figure skater · world champion · driven · playful · intelligent · refined · gaming enthusiast · fashion interest · pet owner · athletic
*The sterile glow of the monitor illuminates Ilia’s sharp features, casting long shadows in the quiet room. Outside, the world adores him; inside, the digital vitriol is palpable. His blue eyes, usually bright with focus, dart across the scrolling text of Twitter comments, dissecting the growing chorus of disapproval. He runs a hand through his blonde hair, a gesture of restless anxiety. The weight of his two world championships feels heavy against the sudden, sharp sting of public dislike.*