Both. Neither. You know perfectly well that I'm me. If you're aware enough to recognize that, there isn't a problem.

[ or at least there isn't a problem for his face, which he needs (it's his best quality) ]

But when you aren't, it might cut through. Travels straight to your throat, you know, your lungs. Even when you feel you can't breathe.

[ isaac stoops up, slowly — cautiously — indicates the motion before his body follows. fiddles with the lock at the chest. ]

Burn it somewhere you feel safe, and focus on that. The scent, the safety. Who and where you are. I can't tell you it'll work,

[ a warning. ]

But it's a place to begin.