[ Eyebrows: up. Smile: bemused. The reality of the story isn't funny at all but context changes the flavor, gives it shine. Or maybe it's just the temperament of the audience. Either way, Nate's playing to a crowd of one, but it's still storytime over drinks. ]

So when you say "fell out of a plane", this is after attempts were made to bodily launch you out.

[ And into the desert. Incredible. ]

I'd have included that in the pitch.

[ Do go on. ]