cloak of carmine

Tyler has been in Dema for what feels like forever. He can barely what it feels like to want to leave, and why would he?
It's comfortable, and there's no surprises, unlike the harsh terrain and unpredictable weather of Trench.
But Josh is worried. He's worried that his friend is slowly drifting into compliance
and that they'll never reach Slowtown. Hell, he's worried that he'll wake up one day, and Tyler won't.
He needs to get Tyler out, while he still can.

trigger warning for: suicide, suicide ideation, mental illness