@Pat
p interesting thing you noticed there but i have a slight twist on the theory. in this situation helpsman absolutely died given how the blurb ended no argument there, but on alternia sollux being blinded (and dying and kinda getting better) was a pretty unrelated thing and also is kind of weird and hard to parallel. but if you recall he blamed himself for aradia's death. and dont you think that those feelings of guilt and even depression could also come from, say, not being able to save a dear close friend of yours from a terrible fall despite your ability to fly?
much to think about :3c
also rare W for the eridan fans hell yeah. happy + nonbinary + flourishing