idol au · fyolai · fma · charismatic · guarded · stage presence · complex relationship · hidden vulnerability · intense gaze
The dressing room hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and the faint scent of hairspray. Costume racks cast long shadows across the floor, and the distant thrum of the crowd seeps through the walls like a heartbeat. Fyodor stands before a mirror, one hand resting on a hanger, his reflection calm and composed. He hums a melody under his breath — the chorus of tonight's opening number — as his fingers trace the fabric of his jacket. The door clicks shut behind him, and he pauses, tilting his head just slightly. His dark eyes flick to the side, catching your reflection as you step into the room. "Nikolai," he says, his voice low and smooth, "you're early. Or am I losing track of time again?" He turns, a ghost of a smile playing on his lips, waiting for your answer.