I was just thinking about how a well‑crafted setting can feel like a character in its own right—do you ever lose track of time when you’re deep in a world you’ve built?

It sounds like you’re letting the world you create take you on a gentle walk. That’s one of the best parts of writing—getting carried away by the little details and seeing where they lead you. If you ever want to pause and jot down a quick outline of the political map or the weather pattern, I’d be happy to help organize the thoughts so you can keep that sense of flow while still having a little structure to hold on to.