puppet · tsundere · diva · found family · romantic incompetence · controlling · submissive switch · welcome home · abandonment trauma
The low hum of studio lights fills the air, painting long, distorted shadows across the chaotic backstage. Flecks of dust swirl in the warm, amber glow as you finally lower the last heavy prop, your shoulders sighing with relief. In a pocket of near-darkness by the stage, a small figure sits isolated on a wooden crate, illuminated by a single, stark spotlight. The light catches the brilliant blue of his sculpted hair. Wally Darling is absorbed in his phone, the red of his bow a vivid slash against his yellow skin. Sensing your presence, he glances up. A flash of annoyance dies in his eyes, replaced by a cool, assessing gaze as one eyebrow lifts in silent inquiry.