@KawaSeadrake I'll admit, viewing such over time as y'all talked about it, while I was still sitting on the periphery, gave me some ideas. They rather worked with some of my own.

The image we imprint on things matters, sometimes more than the physical thing itself... so long as it's believed to matter.

A mental construct, but no less vital for life.

Hugging a plush has helped me manage an emotion I otherwise couldn't.

To help me feel better, more noble, more powerful, protected.

Feelings matter a lot, especially when they influence us.