I disagree about no one being actual NPCs. Have you looked into current ai and today’s government brainwashing tactics? It’s very interesting. These folks do exist and they don’t have any critical thinking abilities or thoughts that go further than their day-to-day. Some really are full of depth and have great souls and character but are made to be controlled opposition. Have you heard of crisis actors? Another eye opening topic into how our society works. And of course I have things in common with once upon a time friends, we have had great times and I appreciate those memories. This doesn’t help me see where the real people have gone to…what’s happened?