He gave the best hugs. He enveloped you in a way, which I loved because I’m 5’9 and never feel dainty or small. He was always so mentally present with everyone. He was always so down to do an activity or be spontaneous. His giggle was majestic, it was so fucking endearing.

I was invited to join the “Houghton’s Heroes” fantasy football league in the summer of 2011. Before Kavi would let me join the league he made me pass a football trivia exam he had prepared to ensure I liked football enough to take it seriously over beers at the KBC. It was easily the most I’ve ever had on the line during an exam, but with tremendous courage I somehow overcame the odds and passed, gaining acceptance to the league and impressing the fantasy football behemoth along the way.