[ Midnight taps against the back of the bench, thinking about how to phrase his thoughts for a moment. ]

Perhaps it's because I'm an entrepreneurial sort, but I do think quite a bit about the difference between a necessity and a luxury. In terms of what is essential, most would rate things like music, conversation, and entertainment quite low. Certainly, this means that we've no need to complain about our current straits.

[ ... ]

What about you? What do you miss when all else is provided for?