[She tenses a little again, in preparation of the pain. But the deep darkness surrounding her comforts her with its vastness. She feels very small inside of it, and the blackness is almost tangible, like she can reach out and touch it.
It should be frightening. But instead it's a reassurance - the very pressure of true darkness whispers that it will not allow any light to encroach on its boundaries.
And even if it hurt, if it's the only way to get better-
Breathe.
Just breathe.
Her hold on her second eyelid is tenuous at best, and it takes what feels like hours for her to be confident enough that they will stay closed - but after a few moments, her eyes flutter opened.
It feels - strange. A little cold. She can feel the air on them, but all she sees is - nothing. Just darkness.]
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[She tenses a little again, in preparation of the pain. But the deep darkness surrounding her comforts her with its vastness. She feels very small inside of it, and the blackness is almost tangible, like she can reach out and touch it.
It should be frightening. But instead it's a reassurance - the very pressure of true darkness whispers that it will not allow any light to encroach on its boundaries.
And even if it hurt, if it's the only way to get better-
Breathe.
Just breathe.
Her hold on her second eyelid is tenuous at best, and it takes what feels like hours for her to be confident enough that they will stay closed - but after a few moments, her eyes flutter opened.
It feels - strange. A little cold. She can feel the air on them, but all she sees is - nothing. Just darkness.]
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