One night at ShinAnkleShoe’s house, I told him his new grey hairs made him look distinguished – he startled me by how suddenly and fully he BURST into laughter. And then we kept laughing about how that’s the only time “distinguished” is ever used as an adjective. (I’ve since tried sharing that sentiment with others; it’s never gone over quite the same.)

My favorite thing actually was when he read something he liked, he would either throw down the paper in mock protest and walk away in dramatic silence, or he would yell a loud “God DAMN!” It was enough to make anyone feel incredibly confident. Kavi knew how to flatter his friends.