[There's some small measure of relief to be found in that, though it seems an odd thing, to have someone so easily accept what - for him, at least - still sounds like nonsense and gibberish. But here they are, and this stranger who apparently isn't quite a stranger extends his hand.

Julian takes it readily enough, shakes it firmly before releasing the man and, just softly, he laughs.]

It certainly seems that way, um, Phillip. It isn't getting any easier exactly but at least I know what's going on, now. Sort of.