the use of lighting in these panels just... gets me
phos, talking about change, is staring off toward the light; the light, their truth; they’re looking for some answers about why this is happening, why them -- because, what else do you do if you’re scared, but look for answers?
but sensei’s hand, bringing yet another shadow in front of them, obstructing their vision, their truth, because sensei cant yet be forthcoming about it -- then, in the same action, sensei is wiping away phos' gold alloy tears, an act that simultaneously shows how much sensei cares for the gems in spite of the things that cannot be said.
comforting phos while hiding these secrets.














