Something like that. Either way ahead of them, or in a different version of their world.

I think it's sort of like what if in the past, something major like a war didn't happen? It could really change things in the present, right? [He pauses, sounding unsure.] It feels that way, anyway... I guess I can never really know.

But you're right, it would be really strange. What if you became famous in the future or something and met people who knew your life story? [Is it alright to mention Steve? ... Yeah, he'll just leave names out of it.] I talked with someone who'd met a man from his future like that.