- Begin with the central fold: The initial fold of the soul is not a line, but a taut, warm resistance. Press gently along the midline until the resistance yields. The resulting crease emits a soft, amber light, like old varnish, and feels slick, like polished river stone. 2. Next, fold the two lateral edges inward, meeting at the midline. These folds require precision; do not force the material. As the edges meet, they shed a fine, metallic dust—the texture of dried mica—and emit a low, resonant hum. 3. Now, execute the corner tuck. This is the most difficult step, as the soul resists geometric definition. Tuck the top corner down and across the body. The crease here is sharp and brittle, giving off the smell of ozone and appearing momentarily translucent, like stretched cellophane. 4. Continue folding the remaining structure into a compact, rectilinear shape. The final creases should be executed with minimal pressure, treating the material like damp silk. Each fold must absorb the ambient light. When the final edges are set, the entire object will glow with a faint, uniform cerulean hue, and the texture will settle into a perfect, weightless density, ready to fit snugly within the matchbox.
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