[Echoes]
[Ven by himself, light interaction with Sora]
This place… so strange. Unlike any place ever seen, ever known. A bright light beneath, a void sky above. No other people. No other sounds. All that is heard are heartbeats. Do-ki, do-ki. Cautious, slow. Mesmerizing.
But a piece of the structure is missing. Broken off; jagged, torn away. Where has it gone? How can it be mended?
A voice calls out, something understood more than heard. Talking about filling the space. Talking about stopping more from slipping away. Talking about restoration and stabilization.
Agreement. And suddenly, fulfillment. The broken-off piece is repaired, replaced. Everything is as it should be. The light fades away, giving way to stained glass.
There are echoes all around. There is an awakening in the process. Dim blue eyes blinking. Moving. Slowly coming to life.
The echoes grow stronger. The unheard voice takes form. For an instant, the "new heart" reveals itself to be…
A little brown-haired boy with sky-blue eyes. Cheerful. Inviting.
And suddenly, as all grows quiet and the sanctuary dissolves, I am left opening my eyes to see the world for what feels like the first real time.