[ Don't worry, he got better. And then he got worse, and now he's here. ]

I was unsure, at first. Not to boast, but I always thought I had a better sense of self-control over most folks I knew. It was a necessity for several reasons. Thought my Shadow would work out the same way.

But I was sorely mistaken, and since forging a soulbond with another I've felt much more... Mmm...

[ He trails off for a bit, walking a few paces before glancing sidelong. ]

Secure. So far, it's as the information available has described. A Soulmate's voice does much to quiet the impulsive, invasive thoughts of the Shadow.