"Feng shui practitioner?" he asks, with a wrinkle in his brow. "That's a new one. I have to admit, while I've heard of the practice I don't know much about it."

There are some things from history that never quite went out of style, especially from regions in Asia, which seem to have more staying power and a renewed sense of tradition.

"Exploring your options can't be too bad," he adds later. "I mean, the conditions aren't the best, true. But having the universe at your disposal must be a little thrilling."

It was for him.