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What do you mean everyone?

It feels like everything changes but me. Like everyone changes.

We all feel like that I think. And see it in other people instead of ourselves.

You're right... but I still live in a boat.

So? There's nothing wrong with a boat.

Have you seen my boat, versus what Lynn or one of the others live in? I have the future palace but I'm in the boat most of the time. Or off in a forest . Maybe it's time for me to try to be a more functional member of society

It's not a competition if you like where you live, Janie.

I really do like it, and there's nothing like waking up with the forest

Homes seem to be a status symbol, and I don't have many others ...

Homes are just where you put your stuff and cook your food. If you're happy in your boat or the forest... no one else should care or get a say in that.

Some people that care about me are trying to get me back home, or living with one of them...

Do you want to?

No.

I already lived with them once, it's not happening again.

So just do your thing and don't worry.

Thanks. It would have been a mistake moving in with them.

...unless it's Richard.
In which case you're probably making a huge mistake by not moving in with him.

Lynn and her wife.

If it was Richard, I'd move in a heartbeat, where ever he wanted to go.

It's nice that they offered! My brothers have always said I could live with them, but I get it. No.

...Have you had any luck finding him?

Oh, it's really sweet of them... And they've really got their lives together, but it's a big No.

Not yet. Gods, I'm glad that I can prevent this from happening in the future. I think your me is too afraid to screw up like I did.

Besides being free babysitting is there a particular reason why?

I hope so... I mean, I know I make fun of Richard a lot, but he loves you. You could do way worse than him.

I wish I could help you find your version of him...

I don't mind babysitting. I love kids... but Lynn is um. She's got a few issues and we fight all the time. Her wife is a psychic and telepath, and if the house is too quiet she picks up on everything. I can't deal with all of that.

Can you check the darkness? Would it have taken him? I'd do just about anything to find Richard...

I don't blame you. I don't think I could deal with that either.

That's a good idea! I can look. I will definitively look. If nothing else, if he's got secrets, maybe I can find those and they'll help track him down.

Ilse is the one with the real power in that house, and that's kind of scary. At first glance you don't get why Lynn chose her, but they really are the perfect pair.

Oh! Secrets! He's got to have those. Everyone does.

As long as they're happy, that's the important thing. They seem happy.

Yes. Um. Do you have something of his? It might help to zone in on his secrets instead of all the others.

They're happy.

...You are going to judge me but I don't care anymore. [She takes a locket from around her neck, and hands it to Anna] There's a bit of his hair in it.

His hair? Ewww Janie.

But it will probably help. Do you want to come with me? Might be a bit of a walk...