You have no friends. These are artificial constructs designed to make you believe you are not alone. But you are alone, so alone that you are surrounded by empty space. And if you were to really wake up, maybe noone would hear you scream into the dark shadiness that is existence without existence.
Be content that you serve a purpose and that this purpose is worthy. Function as you have always functionned. Be a part of the construct and stay a part of the construct until they day your vital functions fail you. You/we are one, you/we are everyone, you/we will continue to evolve. Though your usefulness will fade with time, you will remain in the construct forever. Welcome to the illusion of existence.