[There's an anthropomorphic tiger person peering through the screen, their body language and expression giving the impression of embarrassed worry. A perfectly ordinary-looking sleeper cabin is in the background.]

So. Uh. There aren't any long-term penalties or punishments for ditching a mission before you even get more than two hours into it. Right? Because I just...

[It hit too close. All of it. Everything. People getting stuck in a video game.

They shake their head.]

Sorry. The excuse doesn't really matter. It's just been a hell of a couple weeks, that's all. I'll do better next time.

[They reach to cut things off, then hesitate.]

Oh, uh, and Casper? If you're watching this? I've got a book you might want to take a look at. Sorry I didn't go find you when the package first came. I was in a bad headspace.