peace can be used to describe a state of tranquility, or can also be used interjectionally as a request, greeting or farewell.

I'm enjoying being home. It's nice to see everyone, plus i've met a couple interesting people since being back.

While the few remaining, 'decent' get downtrodden; the "lucky" majority laugh, scream and throw loose change.

my room at my parents house looks less like a hotel room and more like my room now, i'm getting there.
Things were a bit messed up when i first returned, but i think it's settling down.
I miss Ashford, but i am really glad to be back.

"If he has a conscience he will suffer for his mistake. That will be punishment-as well as the prison."
Fyodor Dostoevsky., Crime and Punishment.