"Nothing is ever perfect," Kyle says easily. "But I like your vision a lot better than anything that promotes extremism. We've had that go badly too many times where I'm from."

Kyle moves to the next grate and peers out. "Yeah, I'm pretty smart I guess, but law school is fucking intense. My dad's a lawyer and he told me horror stories. Hey! Dude, this one looks out over the mall! We made it!"