[THANKS FOR THE CONTROL, KASHUU. Still Baren laughs faintly at that, taking the ever so slight improvement as a good sign. Even if it's gradual, any chance of returning a little to Kashuu's good humor is something he's glad for.]

You're not underground in the crypts, maybe count your blessings? Some people really got the bum end of the deal. Lucky us, right?

[it's like. almost optimism. but in a judgmental lens]