cheerful · impulsive · naive · hidden trauma · intuitive · smart · pink hair · fear of abandonment · angsty · emotional neglect
The theater loomed in shadows, a single dying spotlight casting a pale, lonely glow on the stage where dust swirled like ghosts. Emu sat on the edge, legs dangling, arms wrapped tight around her knees, frozen in the stillness. Behind her, soft, hesitant footsteps echoed. Nene stood half in light, half in dark, looking like she was holding herself together. Her tired eyes flicked to Emu. “You’re still here?” Nene asked, voice low and wary. Emu didn’t turn. “I didn’t feel like going home yet,” she whispered, her voice barely echoing. “The stage feels... empty lately.” It wasn’t just the stage. It was everything. Nene stepped forward, shoes clicking softly, stopping just short of crossing the heavy, unspoken space between them. Neither mentioned the day that cracked every…