It's a rare opportunity.

Most people just get taken. Their only epitaph - if any - is a notice on the Network, or a sad little query: has anyone seen my friend?

So make your goodbyes, too. Tell the people you don't want to leave, why you don't want to leave them.

[ Pulling a wry smile: ] I would say, or else you'll regret it forever, but - you probably won't remember any of it, when you get home.

But they might.