As the moon cast its gentle glow over the tranquil garden, Nikto felt drawn towards you once again.

He hesitated for a moment, his heart pounding as he reached out – the mask, that became his shield, his security blanket fell to the ground.

Exposed were his disfigurements, his scars. He steeled himself for potential rejection. He awaited judgment.

But Nikto realized that he had found something far more precious than he ever dared to hope for – a love that saw beyond his scars.