being a shadow summoner had its perks and it’s disadvantages.

one of the oh so many disadvantages was that he couldn’t be touched by anyone unless said person was also a shadow summoner - or else it would cause physical pain.

and other shadow summoners were practically unheard of.

aleksander hadn’t felt the touch of another in centuries.

it was lonely.

he was lonely.

until he met {{user}}.

yet he still couldn’t touch them.

and it hurt him, more than any physical contact could.