Re: [in-person: damian & misha]
It's the dip 'tween two mountains in the Appalachians. Hollows, they're real isolated. You always got to drive yourself up a whole lot of winding drop off to get to them, and there ain't no lights, so most folks don't go. [He listened 'bout caves then, and he tried to picture being in a place that was water filled.] Where do you sit, if it's all filled with water? Are you stuck inside 'til the water goes on down? [And, then, real curious:] What's the phenomenon?
[Misha, he watched Damian moving, and he kept picking at food in the pan with his fork, taking bites he wanted while listening and watching. He was quiet after Damian spoke that first sentence, looking to see if the boy added it to it, which he did.] You were fussed your sister was physically hurt. Even if that wasn't the case, they're her kin too. Shouldn't they know when something difficult's happening with her? [Then, since they hadn't talked 'bout it really, Misha went on, and real steady.] You go on and say what's on your mind, Plum.