ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍

‍ ‍ ‍𝐂O𝐌E ⠀ ⠀ T𝐎⠀ ⠀ me ⠀ ⠀ ♱⃬ ⠀ ⠀ ‍─┈ ⠀ all ⠀ who ⠀ are ⠀ weary ⠀﹠̲ ⠀ b𝙪𝒓𝙙͟𝒆͟n͟ed ⠀﹠̲ ⠀i ⠀ will ⠀ give ⠀ you ⠀𝑹𝙀𝑺T ⠀… ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍

[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

the fate of 𝙢𝒂n is that of lice ‍─┈ equal as 𝘱𝑎𝘳𝑎sites⠀[ … ]⠀ ♱⃬ i pray the L𝑂͟𝙍𝑫 my soul to keep .

[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

@frstgrave / WELL YESS

[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

/ hi me again need to get shot

[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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sits upon lonesome pew , silhouette enhanced by flickers of candle - light . an evil brews within , unknown to those with eyes to see … he prays .
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

the exhaustion is mirrored . what bothers him at that early morning hour ?——own cup in hand , filled with the dark liquid & a generous addition of sweetness .

[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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company — or the fervent need to keep the other close . the mere thought makes heat rise to back of neck , making flesh pink .
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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at the reciprocated compliment , a small chuckle escapes brims . a boyish sound , quickly masked by a clearing of throat . now thankful by the dull lightning , hoping it’ll mask the pink settling under freckles .
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“ i understand , rex . ” wanders towards the altar , ( + )
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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joke . “ you shall always find me here . i want these walls to be a safe space for you , rex — i’m in no way forcing you to come … but it would be pleasant to see you again . ” honesty laces words , aquamarine of gaze soft & sincere .
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it was perhaps the hunger for ( + )
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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beaming star .
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the young man soon finds the newly introduced novice & nods in greeting . “ thank you for joining us , miss — the vigil is approaching , & we would appreciate as many hands as possible . ”
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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a sigh leaves brims — the temple’s empty , but not for long .
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a few early birds trickle in , sweet ladies with veils over features & smiles on their faces come to greet the young matthew boyd .
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he’s at his best when in the house of the lord . kind — a ( + )
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

@flickcravings / we Have to write on @DISAPPEARlNG

[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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be here . ” hand resumes position at side — no matter how much the entity inside wanted to taste rex’s tears .
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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in the middle of the night , matthew allows himself to indulge , melting against the man’s frame & wrapping arms around the other’s torso in a secure grip .
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it’s soft , warm — & as the embrace elongates , a murmur is heard .
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“ … you smell wonderful . ” ( + )
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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but the flesh is weak — & a hand is placed over rex’s cheek , thumb removing the salt that had wet the surface with a tender caress . “ no need for tears , dear — i mean it . whenever you feel like loneliness is trying to eat away at you , the temple will always ( + )
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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“ you are accepted here . & very welcome . thank you , again , for staying for tonight’s service — i’m grateful for the chance , rex . ” candlelight dances over the faint sprinkle of russet dotting on cheeks , the scent of incense still heavy in his flesh .
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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the words get registered , smile wavering as the confession was made . partly , father matthew was glad he was trusted with such information , hands settling firmly over lap as a nod was offered . “ rex , i can tell you’ve been hurt in the past — specifically ( + )
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[ ׁ  ♱ ‍ h𝑎l𝑙owed ‍be ‍─┈ ‍𝐭h𝐲 ‍𝙣𝒂𝙢𝒆 ◟ ‍ @sancterum]

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placed upon the other’s shoulder , aiming for an ounce of comfort . “ i cannot control their hateful beliefs , but believe me , there’s many members of our community such as you . ” reassures , afraid the temple brought bad memories to the man besides him . ( + )
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