[Parallel universes indeed. This present world already proves that in some capacity. Similar history to her world beginning around the 2050s, but it diverges quickly. There are still wars, smaller conflicts, but that her world has avoided World War III is impressive in itself. That the world didn't utterly collapse on itself is a miracle.

Less fortunate for Caroline it seems. Ginia considers pressing more, but there's a delicate give and take she knows all too well when it comes to gaining information. Some people are more than happy to talk about things in a friendly and open way. Caroline strikes her as more guarded, someone who doesn't appreciate having her time wasted, who would expect information in return.

Evident in the return question. The moment she positioned herself in a common area with a blatant display of technological understanding, she was giving up information. Ginia considers how much further to share.]

In ways. VR and AR systems are quite common, though it's more often tied to smart devices. Similar gesture controls, but I imagine that speaks more to innate and learned motions.

[Swiping, dragging, double clicking; the trained motions of the human race.]