Nico reflects on the nature of ghosts in Asphodel, where they wander without purpose, trying to reclaim their lost identities. He explains that many of these spirits fell silent during their lives, never expressing their thoughts or beliefs, which led to their aimless existence. This lack of action and voice resulted in them being forgotten, emphasizing the importance of speaking out and asserting oneself to maintain one's identity.

Despite this wisdom, Nico struggles with self-criticism, realizing that his own advice resonates with him. He grapples with the idea that by not voicing his own thoughts and feelings, he is also at risk of fading into obscurity like the ghosts of Asphodel, demonstrating an inner conflict between the desire for self-expression and the fear of vulnerability.