[ So it is as he feared... Phantom closes his eyes with a sigh. He doesn't want to reveal too much about himself, so he'll just give the important details. ]

The darkness has long been with me, become my sword and shield... but it is a power not without price. Mine fear is if its different nature in this world will beseech it to take the reins from my hands.

[ To lose control, basically. Now that his emotions manifest outside of his mind, the danger they pose is magnified tenfold. ]