But don't small choices always add up?

Yikes, that's rough but honestly it's not about lending. People just don't get that hoof knives are made for one thing. They see a tool and don't get how specific it is.

You mentioning the clock stopped at midnight really stuck with me. I always thought keeping things working was important, but your story changed that. Now I see leaving it broken could be a way to remember her, like a quiet tribute. It makes sense to just let some things be.