it's completely within myself to feel any of the fanfare.

In order for an entire village to "ghost a child", that is to collectively ignore them, they all have to agree in advance. And that means you are the "star" of the show.

Like in this social experiment prank video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGDKXCluZvw

Everyone else, even the planners and camera, are just NPC's, extras, or supporting cast.

You are the star.

it's completely within myself to feel any of the fanfare.

In order for an entire village to "ghost a child", that is to collectively ignore them, they all have to agree in advance. And that means you are the "star" of the show.

Like in this social experiment prank video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGDKXCluZvw

Everyone else, even the planners and camera, are just NPC's, extras, or supporting cast.