[Every so often, Pavel doesn't feel like a part of this crowd himself. Usually only when he drinks too much or dwells on certain topics, which is why he tries to drink and dwell as seldom as possible. The universe is a vast and indifferent place, and intelligent lifeforms live such limited and tenuous existences within it. It's difficult to bounce around and enjoy life when doing so involves ignoring the individual's rightful place in the universe. But those feeling pass, or are pushed so far away that they only visit under certain circumstances.]

I will hope not, too. I have heard of these things--dreamcatchers. The ones at home only work for children who believe that do.