[understanding of her desire to steer clear of the plants until everyone is better (especially considering how easily the plants are decaying these days), Akira nods]

I could give you a speed summary now, if you want. Over coffee?

[since the kitchen is full of it, now]

Ann and I have been here for four months, and Ryuji's been here for two. It's been pretty. . . exciting.

[that's one word for it]