( despite the fact his entire existence is darkness, there's something heavier about it this time. the way it sinks in around him, the nothingness that reaches out and holds on tight. the last he remembers is the fight, until suddenly he couldn't fight anymore.

Matt has no idea how long it's been or how the fight ended up when he startles back into existence, body stiff but somehow not sore, considering he'd just been in a fight for his life. for the lives of everyone in Beacon.

it takes a minute to get his bearings, recognize the cavernous echoes of the church. he winces as he finds his lantern on the floor underneath a pew, his head spinning a little as a light he can't sense flickers a little. ) Damn it, ( he mutters, more or less putting together exactly what waking up in the church means without needing to be told. ) Is someone there? ( he thinks he senses someone, but with his senses frayed and his head a little spinny, he can't tell. but also, and most importantly: ) Elektra. Where's Elektra?

( Matt is doing his best to get his bearings back. he's checked in with Elektra, reassured his tree baby that he's as close to fine as someone who has managed to die twice in the past month can be. he knows the fight is over, and against all odds, they managed to win.

he's around to chat with anyone that might want to touch base. he's easy enough to find at the Invincible Bar, usually spotted with a whiskey neat that he's a bit slow to finish. he will occasionally be by the harbor, looking of in the distance towards what is left of the Helix Station, dwelling uncomfortably on what they found there. and of course he can be found in the church, praying in a low whisper.

usually, he seems perfectly fine. on occasion, though, no matter where he is, Matt seems to be having dizzy spells lately. he can't see it, but any time he feels weak, his lantern is flickering dangerously low. maybe you could mention it to him?

and maybe you can keep him from passing out on the floor when the dizzies hit. that would be nice, too! )