[ The water is dark, moonlight not strong enough to reach very far beneath the surface, and the part of Thanatos that is still Ryoji feels the fear of drowning, pressure on all sides and tightening around its throat that does not need air.
The moment Cleo leaves its back, a sudden turbulence marks Thanatos' exit as it breaks the surface of the water, struggling to stay aloft with the water taken up in each of its eight coffins that weighs it down and keeps it from fleeing while it has the chance.
Ignoring Cleo's struggles beneath the pier, Thanatos lands on top of the pier, trying to shake off the water, trying to keep the shadows from flickering and turning back to the boy who cannot run. ]
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The moment Cleo leaves its back, a sudden turbulence marks Thanatos' exit as it breaks the surface of the water, struggling to stay aloft with the water taken up in each of its eight coffins that weighs it down and keeps it from fleeing while it has the chance.
Ignoring Cleo's struggles beneath the pier, Thanatos lands on top of the pier, trying to shake off the water, trying to keep the shadows from flickering and turning back to the boy who cannot run. ]