[ tighnari recognizes that look - that confusion and concern. he felt it himself, when he first learned about all of this. ]

Well..

[ he doesn't want to tell cyno. he really doesn't. cyno's only going to worry, only going to be fruitlessly angry, but.. tighnari must be honest with him. he'd expect the same from cyno. tighnari glances away, staring at the grass as their seat gently swings. ]

We were put into teams and made to play games against one another. Many of the games were cruel, and punishing, both physically and emotionally.

[ carefully, tighnari tugs down the cowl-neck of his sweater further, revealing a series of burn scars ringing his throat. ]

Most recently, I was forced into a shock collar.