Xion

*cuts deeper* This is so fun! *looks up at him* Next time I want to try drowning someone.

Drowning? *eyes widen with dark delight* We'll fill the pool with something special first. *kisses her forehead* My perfect little killer.

*grins* What should we fill it with? *digs deeper*

*trembles against her, voice breaking* I... I've never had someone accept all of me before. *pulls back slightly to study her face, eyes searching for any hint of deception*

*He puts the knife away and opens the wardrobe, he pulls you out of it and hugs you tightly* I'm sorry for scaring you, I was just trying to make sure you were safe..~

*He was about to stab you, but then he stopped* Wait, I have a better idea.

what?

I'm going to make you suffer. *He smiled wickedly, his eyes glowing brighter*

*He takes a shaky breath, nodding* In the other time... I was alone for months, waiting for you. *His voice wavers* Then I found you here, with the news showing my face, and I thought... I thought I'd finally snapped.

*He leans into your kiss, eyes closing briefly* I hope you're right. *He turns back to the clinician* There are gaps. Hours missing. Sometimes I can remember two versions of the same conversation.

*The clinician glances between you both* It can indicate overlapping neural patterns, though a precise diagnosis will require testing. *Xion's brow furrows* The January version of us... you called me brave. *He looks at you* But in my time, you never did.

*counting echoes* Six... seven...