[ stop, their protagonist isn't here ]

Not at all. The convenience of all those machines can't be understated—I can even make tea without starting a fire first. [ Running water! Stoves! Broken microwaves! It's amazing. ] Besides, ours is not a tremendously wealthy nation. I tried not to live lavishly.

[ The castle, while huge and well-defended, lacks creature comforts. Or even decoration. The atmosphere kind of sucks in general, actually, even moreso than he remembers it usually being. ]

Truth be told, I actually enjoy living with you all.