thinking about the dynamic between the self-made cynic and the bleeding heart
the self made cynic; created with bared teeth and bloodied knuckles. clawed their way out of hell and didn't come out quite human. every thing about them is a carefully constructed persona - you can't hurt someone who doesn't exist, and they will never be hurt again. faithless through and through. the only savior they believe in is themselves.
the bleeding heart, on the other hand is fundamentally incapable of being anything other than themself. they love the way an open wound does. it's hemorrhagic and contagious. faithful to a fault. they will jump without hesistation, though they'll hit the ground consumed with guilt.
THE CLOSED WOUND AND THE BLEEDING HEART