Me: I swear I don't always spend hours talking about nothing but politics and religion. Next time, tell me about Paris.

Old friend: I'd rather show you Paris. But, sure, Ok, I'll tell you. How much time do you have?

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How do you answer the question, "How much time do you have?"

... when you are afraid that by answering it, you will destroy the unexpected and possibly unintended magic of the moment?

How much time?

A lifetime.

I'm starting over soon. Time, from that point on, is hopefully all I will have or want.

Just over a year to go.