Oh -- not fully a year there. I suppose it wasn't as wretched an experience as it could have been, the whole shattering of a universe. I mean, I hadn't really grown roots.

[Beat.]

Even my ex had made the transition over here. But she didn't stay for long, thank god. [A quick clearing of his throat, before:] We tend to have passionate relationships with other imPorts, you understand. For better or worse.