It's doing the thing I loveeee in SFF (and could write a million essays on), where the technology/magic is just...a different way to get at the same character dynamics. But very accessibly! Ahha I hadn't even thought about an ending, I'm assuming it'll be pretty much "welp looks like being a person is hard!", but I am excited for the process to continue.

(also...I am guessing you've read Stimulus)? It. Unspeakably good. I have Feelings about difficult endings.)