11:39
Then the shadows are closer.
Closer and *closer*. Whispering in the dark.
Rael feels a shiver go down his spine.
> *"Hurry,"* he says, pulling11:40
Jin nods once—still looking at Rael.
Then his fingers tighten on Rael's hand one last time.
> *"See you soon,"* he murmurs.
His voice is quiet but steady.
Then he's gone.
Rael stumbles back, watching his boyfriend vanish into the dark.
*Don't die,* he prays. back. *"Go."*
11:42
The corridor swallows Jin whole.
Rael stands frozen—heart hammering, breath caught in his throat. The whispers grow louder where Jin disappeared, like the shadows are *feeding* on him.
Mira grabs his arm.
> *"We have to go. Now."*
Rael doesn't move at first.
Then—finally—he tears his eyes away and runs.
But with every step forward…
his heart stays behind in the dark.
11:45
Rael runs—legs burning, breath sharp—as Mira leads him down twisting halls. L stays ahead, blade ready.
But his mind isn't here.
