-“trapped but comforted-dark-scent”-etc. words very understood, I am very happy that it can be uncomfortable and strengthen wanting to be understanding of others, part was from fake nothing stories -injected! (the story you inject on this story haha) that dissolve understanding to make someone not alive in ways (as (not) understood by their story of living), not understanding, feeling truer understandings from outside their fiction. I feel reassured by the things you have seen and felt, thank you for sharing them, I hope that your writing goes well! (glad to give a palate enema)