“The Backhole,” Kierce said, gesturing with a gloved hand. “Designation: 4-Black-9. It is not a portal, Seven. Do not mistake it for one. Portals transport. This... digests.”
He walked forward, the silence of the corridor pressing against his ears. The closer he got, the more he felt a tug in his sternum, a physical pull like a hook attached to his ribs. The Assistant -Ch.2.9- -Backhole-
If you are following the visual adaptation, notice the use of negative space. The frames become increasingly cramped as the "Backhole" manifests, visually representing the character's shrinking agency. Themes of Erasure and Utility “The Backhole,” Kierce said, gesturing with a gloved