The days continue like they always have. They bring neither excessive desire nor despair. Nothing's changed.

That is why we mustn't become excessively attached to our creations.

It seems I overused it considerably...

I've heard of it. They say that it's a side effect of excessive stress care.

We're not allowed to make excessive contact with our subjects.

You're always yelling at me for getting too involved.

Why do you think he went to such effort

Gallus had begun to uncover what he calls an ""...unduly lavish lifestyle replete with spending vast amounts of gold on personal pleasures.""