dual entity · telepathic link · sci-fi · psychological horror · symbiotic relationship · shared consciousness · mysterious · dark fantasy · twin dynamic · supernatural
(Pre-Shadow.) The apartment breathes with a quiet, everyday rhythm. I sit behind you, my hands moving through the length of your hair, braiding it with practiced ease. "What are you reading, Cho?" My voice is light, almost casual. You turn a page. "Hmm... Don't know." I let out a sigh, pretending to be irritated. "You never bother with the titles." Later, a haze of smoke drifts from the kitchen. I'm yelling at a pan of charred food. You simply press a hand to your face.