Mirrored Teeth

And what if I told you, your perfect self hated your imperfect self? And as the Smiling God smiled wider, you could see a tongue pressing through the teeth – thick, and pink, and gray, and wet.

[destroyed-and-abandoned]

Abandoned Church by Kevin Mcelheran

[bloody--monday]

[auniverseunwinding]

[I'm extending Shepherd's human m!a because I haven't been active the last three days.]

[auniverseunwinding]

"Your Radiance, are You well? I've heard that You and Your fellow incarnations are... well, for lack of a better word, mortal for the time being? Is there anything I can do to serve You?"

"Yes," Shepherd says, mouth open in a pause. They lick their teeth. "I'm hungry."

[auniverseunwinding]

They keep their shoulders low and eyes respectfully downcast, slipping into the embrace with a happy murmur. Almost immediately their form relaxes into the hold

For a brief moment, Shepherd is disappointed that they can’t seem to leech the life force out of this happy little follower.

After some consideration, though, they decide to try to appreciate the affection for what it is. What a foreign concept.

[auniverseunwinding]

m!a! - Muse is now completely human. Lasts four days.

"…you spoke too soon, little lamb.”

[auniverseunwinding]

"... I'm cold."

[brandonkoppel-deactivated202308]

Eat your HEART out

[swagdeity]

[1:47:02 AM] head shoulders knees and carlo: i only have two hands?? [1:47:39 AM] My Friendly Neighborhood’s Rich Mexican: now you have to keep one pimp hand strong shep

[auniverseunwinding]

My Guiding Light... may I be... so bold as to ask... for a hug? Forgive me if it's too forward, I simply... wish to feel your comfort and your warmth

"Oh, my child. Come here." Shepherd opens his arms, palms out, inviting. "My devoted are always welcome to my warmth. Take, and be grateful. Kneel, and be rewarded. Stare into the sun and know nothing else."

[auniverseunwinding]

*bows low* If you need any assistance whatsoever, your Grace, I would be more than happy to serve you.

"That's so gracious of you, my child," Shepherd coos, placing his gloved hand on the greyface's bowed head with a pleased smile. "If anyone tries to hit me again, kindly bring them to me in pieces. As a show of faith."

[auniverseunwinding]

=gives a strong right hook across the face and bolts=

Shepherd stands there a moment, having reeled back a step, blinking in confusion and touching their face.

"Oh. Pain. That’s more like it, I think.”

They go to grab the bolting figure, but once again find that they only have two hands, firmly attached to wrists.

"… Oh.”

[auniverseunwinding]

M-My... Lord? Guiding Light? Are you... quite alright?

"Oh my child, I am… I am. Oh, I am. I certainly am today. I certainly am.”

[auniverseunwinding]

"Air is touching me."

[auniverseunwinding]

"...Pain is fascinating, though."

[auniverseunwinding]

"... Well, this is inconvenient."

[auniverseunwinding]

m!a! - Muse is now completely human. Lasts four days.

"...you spoke too soon, little lamb."