The functions of simple household electricity is, Peter realizes now, a lot more complicated than he might have imagined. "To simplify it a bunch, there are certain methods and materials that keep the electricity from shocking you. But mostly, think of it maybe like this: The switch is you sending a signal to the electricity. It's not the electricity sending one to you. One way."

Which might be confusing with the AC/DC distinction they talked about earlier, but he hopes she gets the gist enough to not be scared to turn on the lights.

He laughs a little at her last question, and shakes his head. "No, I don't have any land or a wife. People don't really do that where I come from anymore— I mean, some do, farmers and stuff, but sixteen is still considered a kid."