[For a moment, he wasn't sure if he'd been mistaken about Feliks' gender. But, no! Here is a strange new American custom. Ivan is behind the times even for a Russian, and due to the fact that he's been in virtual exile since childhood, his reaction isn't quite typical.]

I did not know that was possible! Laws are very different here, aren't they? Someone told me you need a license for a row boat.

[He leans in to look at the picture. He seems more confused and interested than anything else. He blinks at the screen.]

My phone has pictures of my dogs...

[He's not sure if this is a fair exchange, though.]

And Uncle Vova, but he's not very handsome to look at.