@alice for the tree it was a reaction to severe trauma, it seems

@mbpaz @alice can't relate, I only spiral during mild trauma, and become functional again when it hits severe

@saraislet @alice imagine traumas causing permanent physically visible scars

and then after your passing, you becoming part of a table with all your scars for show in someone's dining room

@saraislet @alice
"Felt hollowed out"

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@mbpaz @saraislet
"Portal to the Fae Realm"

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