Breathe in and out. Stand on the topmast of a brig and stretch out to all ends of the sea. The world is infinite and the wind won't let you fall.

Colin's breathing begins to calm, though he still feels flushed and shaky. He nods. "You're right. You're right, you and Inessa don't hide who you are. I...fuck." He rubs both eyes with one hand. "You're right. And weird things, they've been happening for weeks, and I've kept it all to myself and it didn't help anything."