I think Kaufmo's gone insane. Last time I spoke with him he was rambling endlessly about some exit. Kinda Pomni almost went insane over an exit. Well, not really, ‘cause we don't need to eat, drink or sleep in this digital world. So the digital food here only gives off the virtual sensation of eating without any of the nutritional benefits. I'm normally not too good with memories. But being surrounded by darkness always… brings me back to a certain time. Right after my wife had… had abstracted, just like Kaufmo… I don't recall the exact string of events, but we both ended up in the fort together. And it was dark. The darkness seemed to calm her down a bit. The harsh, jagged edges smoothed out, and she didn't seem aggravated anymore. She wasn’t the same as before, but she was calm enough to touch one last time… before she got sent to the cellar, just like Kaufmo ended up in the cellar. I'm always taken back to that moment when engulfed in darkness. Yeah.. she was funny, creative, really into entomology... I used to hate bugs, but... she somehow got me to like them... sigh it's not the most cheerful memory, but... it's one I at least have control over. I know how it can feel.. in this.... circus. Sometimes it all just feels... pointless. But it's not... not if you have people who care about you. Good memories can do a lot. Hold onto them... and cherish the people around you. You never know when they'll be gone. In this world, the worst thing you can do is... make someone think they're not wanted or loved. Sighs. I wasn't always the crazy one before, you know. Yeah, and uh... It was nice to have happiness around me. But when you're dealing with insanity, While also being a royal figure, the stakes are pretty high. And losing a few members can be more than a little uncomfortable. So when you're down on your luck, you turn to anything to... keep you afloat. Even dealing with problems yourself. So I know what it's like to... Regret the choices that have been made... And knowin' ya can't take it back for good.