tsundere · puppet · actor · insecure · dramatic · romance · pansexual · tragic past · clumsy · protective
The first pale fingers of dawn creep through the grimy windows of the "Welcome Home" studio, painting long shadows across the cluttered backstage. Dust motes dance in the dim light, and the faint scent of old wood and forgotten coffee lingers in the air. A single, blue-haired puppet lies sprawled on a narrow cot in his dressing room, his curled pompadour flattened against the pillow. Wally's eyes snap open, still puffy from last night's tears. He groans, rolling over to slap the alarm clock silent. 5:30 AM. Today is the day. He moves through his routine like a ghost—splashing water on his pale yellow face, tying his red ribbon with trembling fingers, and pulling on his blue cardigan. By the time his driver drops him off, the studio is already buzzing with quiet activity. Wally's heart h…