[In retrospect he might have realized that focusing so intently on a bit of rather prevalent symbolism would conjure something, especially in a place with at least one foot in the world of dreams. Though that's secondary to the brief jolt of surprise as the door rattles behind him.
He moves aside in a slight daze before Coil's pointed gesturing gets through. He might have tried to light the candles for the boy, but closing the door seems like the most urgent thing to attend to. He's not sure what might be on the other side, but the chill elicits memories of things best left locked away.
It isn't very graceful, but he slams both hands against the door and tries to shove it closed as quickly as he can.]
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He moves aside in a slight daze before Coil's pointed gesturing gets through. He might have tried to light the candles for the boy, but closing the door seems like the most urgent thing to attend to. He's not sure what might be on the other side, but the chill elicits memories of things best left locked away.
It isn't very graceful, but he slams both hands against the door and tries to shove it closed as quickly as he can.]