"Yeah. I like it boring, when the most interesting thing that happens is the water heater going out." And traveling across the globe to stalk your future grandparents. That's totally normal. "I mean, it's still not...average, I guess. But that might just be me, or us, or I don't know. I don't think you can ever totally go back to average, you know?"

He finishes the coffee and turns his attention to the tea. "Anyway, I'm doing okay these last few weeks. You don't have to worry about me."