If we believe in data structures, we must believe in independent (hence simultaneous) processing. For why else would we collect items within a structure? Why do we tolerate languages that give us the one without the other?
If you lose or forget to bring a cable,adapter or charger,check with your hotel. Most hotels now have a drawer full of cables,adapters and chargers others have left behind,and probably have the one you are missing. You can often claim it after borrowing it.