Title: To Get Closer
Author:
fullmetal_cuteRating: G
Prompt: Mask
He hides himself behind bandages and scarves and harsh words, a wall, a mask, something to keep anyone from getting to close. He’s afraid of letting them get to close. He dares them to try in his own ways. He lets Angelo hide in his lair. He dances round and round with Paige, and he allows Everett to taste his power. He is more able to maintain distance from the others.
Except for Penance.
She tears right through his guards and his masks, ignoring what he thinks he wants, putting her clawed hands right in his burning heart.