Stupidity, along with fear, controls us.. makes us do things we frankly regret.
Working at an asylum, watching over the many ponies here alone? Oh yeah, can't get any dumber than that. Every little creak or thump is just a reminder of where I'm at.
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Thank you to ShadowAcurus for editing as I dish this story out.