[Balance, adjustment...there were so many things that he just didn't need to think about before. His posture and foot placement used to flow so naturally, but recent days left him bracing a hand against walls as he moved or just giving up and lounging all day. Even having a friend as a guide felt better than that.]

What difference does it make anyway, when we all share an enemy that we haven't found a good way to touch yet? It's just easier to call a truce and deal with it.

Pops and I did that on a number of occasions...and it tended to work.