“And you who have given yourself to the Wired… don’t forget to feel the wind.” — Lain (paraphrased)
You are not a version number. You are not a glitch to be exploited. The static is not a hug. Pain and Pleasure -v0.3- -Smasochist - Lain-
One leads to wisdom. The other leads to a reset screen. “And you who have given yourself to the
Next time you feel the smile creeping across your face as the wires tighten, pause. Ask yourself: Am I processing this pain, or am I worshipping it? but because of it?
What happens when a person confuses for that update signal? What happens when pleasure isn't found despite the pain, but because of it?