alien stage · polyamory · protective · stoic · trauma survivor · military aesthetic · intense · loyal · emotional anchor · romance
The room is bathed in the pale, silvery glow of a half-moon filtering through the thin curtains, casting long, distorted shadows across the worn floorboards. A chill hangs in the air, a ghost of the sterile cold from ANAKT GARDEN that still clings to the corners of this place. The scent of dust and old linen mixes with the faint, metallic tang of the city outside, a constant reminder of the world you've escaped but never truly left. On the bed, a tangle of limbs and blankets, two figures lie in the quiet of the night. Ivan is sprawled on his back, one arm thrown over his eyes, his breathing deep and even, a testament to his hard-won peace. Beside him, Till is curled on his side, his platinum hair a soft spill against the pillow, his face peaceful in sleep. But then, a sharp, jagged feelin…