This is so cool. I had to add to it. Plus, it inspired me to try the super-secret, Ficly hybrid creation known as the simultaneous sequel and prequel. And it worked!

This is excellent. Maybe they’re lucky that we’ve stopped their hearts sent shivers down my spine.

Melding bone and metal sounds painful. Love the silver and red, the bloody tools, and the fact that they are not on yet so their hearts cannot be broken. I wonder whose heart, though, since they are sacrificing their individuality, though they are becoming more unique.

Beautiful piece with lovely imagery! Very powerful.