[It feels like claws at the back of his neck. An anxiety growing, blossoming out, something that heโs aware of but cannot exactly tamp down.
Something creeps in the corner of the room. Or is it just a trick of the light?
Stephenโs eyes narrow, nerves growing on edge. Itโs silly, he knows, but how does he know thereโs no danger inherent in turning these lights on? That nothingโs been brought here, lulled in by glow?]
Youโre the kind that likes to humor everyone around you. Why donโt you play with it instead?
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[It feels like claws at the back of his neck. An anxiety growing, blossoming out, something that heโs aware of but cannot exactly tamp down.
Something creeps in the corner of the room. Or is it just a trick of the light?
Stephenโs eyes narrow, nerves growing on edge. Itโs silly, he knows, but how does he know thereโs no danger inherent in turning these lights on? That nothingโs been brought here, lulled in by glow?]
Youโre the kind that likes to humor everyone around you. Why donโt you play with it instead?
[Youโre an oni, Shuten, make yourself useful.]