“I’m standing in misunderstanding. I must have just stepped in it.”

“I’m standing in front of you, Josie. You just have to turn around.”

“I have been entertaining the idea, Sky. Believe me. It’s just a huge step that can’t be undone once it’s taken.”“What if it’s a step you don’twant undone, though? What if it’s a step that just makes you want to take another step, and another step, until you’re full-on sprinting?”She laughs. “That’s exactly what I’m afraid of.”

“I’m not afraid to stand outBecause if no one doesWe’d all just be standing in a line.”

“I stand six feet back when meeting new people. And before they can step to me and extend their arm for a handshake, I drop down like I’m doing pushups, and extend my right hand. It’s friendly, but it lets them know I’m into boundaries. And unless they’re a cartographer, they have to be made aware of this fact.”

“I have to step out for a second. Don’t do anything funny while I’m gone.”