Starting in January 2025, the dynamic between Shubham, Rebecca, and Chandiran was defined by playful banter, inside jokes, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Rebecca was in San Francisco for part of January, joking with Shubham and Chandiran about "tech bros" at SFO airport, fundraising, and launching tongue-in-cheek startup ideas—complete with mock negotiations for 10% equity in exchange for $50 and the occasional “hair removal” clause. Shubham and Chandiran were quick to riff on Rebecca’s quips, and the three frequently layered their messages with multi-level irony, reactions, and meta-commentary about their interactions. The group started riffing on the idea of writing each other's eulogies and holding annual rehearsal funerals, turning dark humor into a bonding ritual.
The group dynamically tracked Rebecca’s globe-trotting: she departed from San Francisco, stopped over in Hong Kong (momentarily losing her passport and nearly missing a connecting flight), before finally arriving back home—each logistical