It was a lot of fun! I could do anything I wanted, when I wanted. It was great. [ Most of the time. It was also hella lonely, but those are the things Alberto keeps to himself. ] The town is nothing like this place. It's not in ruins, to begin with, and the houses are all very colorful. Oh, oh, they have gelato! It's cold and sweet, really good. People also cooks many kinds of pasta, like trenette al pesto.

[ This is reminding him that he's hungry, so it probably would be wise to change the subject. Better focus on one problem at a time. As Alberto talks, he also starts searching for dry branches. ]

Ah, that sounds safer. Somewhat. [ He's pretty sure houses and the like need a better foundation, but who is Alberto to judge? There's a long root only a few feet from him, and he reaches out to grab it as they talk. ] Was it fun, living there?