[...okay, fair. damn. it might be better if it's more isolated, anyway; not good to have more people wrapped up in problems.

but mention of the townsfolk makes Manabu's eyes wince. the glitching and twitching and general...nothingness they seem to be caught up in? he wants no part of that, not a bit.]

I try to stay out of their way...as long as they're not hurting themselves too much. Then I, you know. Move them a bit. But maybe if it's a matter of too much contact with them...?