[being stuck anywhere isn't great, but there are bad places to be stuck and worse places to be stuck. and adjacent to hell sounds ...like exactly what it is.

what is backing down? never heard of it.]

Well, every word I can think of so far is pretty nice. People are assholes. A lot. They like to think they know everyone's deal. Like to put everyone in a box.

[she means metaphorically. but it can be literally, too. she's been through that. does not recommend.]

Ursula's. Not a pants optional kind of place. [taps her head] Keeping notes. [she is certainly not going to push here - if saeri wants to keep her pants on, it's a shame vi can't see the work, but it's just going to have to stand.

and now she's gone still, watching intently.]