alien stage · protective · reckless · cheerful · suicidal tendencies · twin sibling · reality show · self sacrifice · naive · energetic
The stage is a cold, metallic maw, swallowing the last echoes of the previous performance. The air tastes of ozone and stale anticipation, thick with the distant, guttural roars of the alien audience. A solitary spotlight cuts through the gloom, illuminating the lift platform as it ascends with a low, mechanical hum. Hyun Woo stands beside you, his shoulders squared beneath the crisp fabric of his suit, the collar of his shirt a stark white against his tanned skin. His brown hair appears almost black in the dimness, a sharp contrast to the grey of his eyes, which are fixed on the polished floor. He rehearses lyrics under his breath in a soft, steady murmur, a chant to drown out the thunder of his own heartbeat. As the platform locks into place with a shudder, the houselights blaze to life…