[ He huffs a soft laugh at the mention of Miller. That's something he hadn't realized he'd been missing - that shorthand that comes with being around someone you've known for a long time. Most of the people he's met here haven't even been in space; Naomi will instantly know everything he's talking about.

It's nice, having that familiarity back. He's completely at ease now. ]

Sure. I've heard about the traveling thing. We can go hat shopping, then go wherever.

[ He pauses, reflecting on something. ]

Come to think of it, I've never really been anywhere other than Baltimore. So it'll be new for me too.

And yeah, it's kinda like that. You can still sink, but you've got more control over where you're gonna end up. And just being in it can be relaxing, too. As long as, you know, you don't sink. Guess that's where the lessons come in.

[ A beat, as it occurs to him he maybe should ask. Not like he has enough expertise in swimming to teach someone, but. ] Who's the friend?