It'd be a neat idea to practice. If we weren't so directly involved . . .

[ alas, they are. he takes another sip of his tea, thoughtfully and pressing his knuckles into his cheeks in thought. ]

But, we are. The best that we can do right now is not pretend it's not happening or doesn't exist. There are more of us— we need to acknowledge it and bring our individual experiences together. Ever been part of a science project?