Yes... You get used to such a thing. It is unfortunate that all the young people here will have to start learning that. I feel that it would be a mistake to rely on any constant in this place, so we cannot fear whatever may come next...

[ Fear wouldn't be the word to describe his own feelings—over-vigilance might be better—but there is certainly some part of that statement that comes from examining his own approach to it. Having your memories forcibly ripped from you and then so haphazardly returned really gives a man a reality check.

It also gives him a bit more lenience to this idea of appreciating the few pleasures they can find, even if in this case, the means isn't the best. He can't help himself in sharing his opinion on that. ]

I am sure that is the case. There seems to be some concerted effort to make us play their game willingly. They have already shown they have no trouble with repairing anything we break, so the only point in giving us these bargaining chips is to manipulate us. [ —But once he takes a breath from his little rant there... ] Well, I am still glad that you are able to put it to good use. It sounds like it must be a nice place, for you to remember it so fondly.