I just wish- [He cuts himself off, and steps into the park. There's a lot he wants to say but it's important to help her understand first. His lips twitch, as if he wants to smile when he spots the fountain. He takes his usual left side of the bench.]

Time doesn't work right here. Or I guess you could say we're outside of our timelines. For you it's been a few weeks, and for me,

[He looks down at his shoes and shuts his eyes, as his hands rest on his thighs.] A very long time. ...I was there when you played the game in the arcade. The whole time.