Unfortunately, the stripes hadn't faded. In fact, they were sort of...pulsing. It was the most disgusting sight. Nicholas probably would have vomited if he could see it, because he felt like he was going to hurl just [i]feeling[/i] it. He groaned, keeping his forehead against the wall, and closed his eyes. If it was a dull sting now, he couldn't imagine would it would be when he was completely aware and feeling again.