[ He tenses automatically when the old man summons and directs the blade at him, but he remains still regardless. The lock comes off his twofold heart, and he immediately feels the difference.
It's as through a deep well has opened up inside him, one he can't quite see the bottom of. The darkness rises up, and he can feel the pressure beginning to settle over his heart.
He frowns, focused but unafraid as he gradually pushes it back. He doesn't quite achieve the balance he should, but he has a better grasp of it than he did the previous night. His heart is mostly safe, but the shadows pooling under his skin seem to be leaking in fits and spurts.
It's still too much, but not enough to actually consume him.
no subject
It's as through a deep well has opened up inside him, one he can't quite see the bottom of. The darkness rises up, and he can feel the pressure beginning to settle over his heart.
He frowns, focused but unafraid as he gradually pushes it back. He doesn't quite achieve the balance he should, but he has a better grasp of it than he did the previous night. His heart is mostly safe, but the shadows pooling under his skin seem to be leaking in fits and spurts.
It's still too much, but not enough to actually consume him.
His brow creases even more. ]
Not bad.
...How do you keep it in?