"I do not know, say true, Diane. I was a boy before Gilead fell, and the world moved on. I am old enough that the machines of the world have fallen to rust. I am older than the memories of all I've met. When I went to Mejis the oil pumps turned out barrels but when we were in the Calla they didn't even know what oil was anymore. I ken I've been around a long time, though I do not know how long," he replied.