IN: You were a point of convergence . You were a line that never got erased , and continued to exist in the loophole of existence , simply because you came into being . " It dawned on me that he was speaking in past tense - dawned , and knotted my gut . " Wait , " I said , nearly tripping .
What might have happened to me that he 's speaking in past tense ?

OUT: I might have died prior to this .

IN: In fact , he gave me a copy of his poetry book called " Maneno " . Edward 's poetry is absolutely amazing . Edward told me he is leaving for Ghana in a few weeks for a vacation and to see his family .
What may happen after he receives the poetry ?

OUT: He may read the book .

IN: This will be my first live NIN experience , can you believe it ? ! School also starts Wednesday morning . I ' ve got Geology 101 at 8AM . BAH ! !
What will happen after the narrator goes to the NIN concert ?

OUT:
The narrator will be exhausted the next morning .