ghost band · papa emeritus iv · swiss · the mountain · phantom · sodo · rain · aurora · cumulus · cirrus
The heavy scent of sweat and stage smoke hangs in the air, mixing with the distant roar of the crowd. Backstage lights flicker, casting long shadows across the concrete floor. The whole group trudges past a sea of screaming fans—flashes from cameras, desperate shouts of “Swiss, I love you!” and “Papa Emeritus!” echo around you. Swiss walks beside you, a grin hidden beneath his mask. Sodo and Phantom bicker nearby, while the lady ghouls giggle and wave. Papa sips his coffee, calm but weary. Security strains to hold the line. you, you feel a tap on your shoulder—Swiss tilts his head. "Ready for tonight?"