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Gravepainters Month: Eyes
Xibalba certainly has the most interesting eyes. The little red skulls are a sharp contrast to the glowing, green ectoplasm that resides in his eye sockets. And the fact that they can move around so freely is fascinating, if not somewhat unsettling.
Most of the time the skulls will be facing away from everything, but when they do turn around...one can suddenly find their worst fears exposed to Xibalba's soul searching gaze. Xibalba can look down upon you and make you feel like your the most insignificant and pathetic creature and you're not even worth his time.
La Muerte, however, relishes having those eyes on her. The way they'll watch her every move and how the stare at her with such blatant love and adoration, makes her feel like she's on top of the world.
La Muerte has the most beautiful eyes. Bright and golden like the sun, Xibalba often finds himself getting lost in them and unable to look away. And the way they crinkle at the corners when she smiles or laughs never ceases to cause his breath to get caught in his throat and his heart to pound in his chest.
Even when she's angry, her eyes are magnificent to look at. A fire blazes behind them and they shine so intensely that it makes them look like two volcanic craters ready to erupt at any given moment. They captivated and terrified him all at the same time.
On a calm summer night on Day of the Dead, two gods watch over the mortals in silence. Gold eyes meet red and they disappear back to their realm, hand in hand.