[The sound of the pan clattering to the stone floor is muffled and distant. Around you, the sounds of conversation from the common room drift off and become silent, while the silent sentinels of the other shrines fade into darkness.

You are well and truly alone.

For all that you pull and tug at your hair, it is heavy and dark, far moreso than even you are accustomed to. The viscous shadows seep up around you, coating you and settling heavily around your shoulders.]

brave one

brave one

you are bound

do you wish release