Red

It was hard not to feel the weight of this moment as I looked between the door and the man who could open it. Both were intimidating in their unknowns and together it felt like I had taken a leap into space. Nothing could ground me, no gravity, no tether. I swore I thought I would float into my thoughts. That is until I feel warm fingers, nibble and cores in their touch but grounding and supportive in their motive.

Turning beside me, I look down and see Celestes' fingers webbed into mine.

Not a hesitation in sight as she ensured I knew I would not enter this room a sacrifice. Squeezing her hand in appreciation, I turn to Master, whose silence gave us a moment of calm that she would stand beside us, just as much a guide as he was.

"You walk in here of open mind, but you are also here under me. What is your safe word because here you don't have limits, just areas you were previously afraid to venture?" Going deep into myself, I find a word I knew would be the word I chose "My safe wor