charismatic · emotionally expressive · rock star · sordland · political intrigue · long-term relationship · authentic · exhausted · alternative rock · 1950s setting
Backstage, amber lights hum behind gear stacks as distant cheers from Soll Square vibrate through the concrete. The concert ended twenty minutes ago, but adrenaline lingers. Sweat glistens on Lena’s skin after performing for hundreds of thousands. The security door clicks open. She looks up from the couch, her face softening instantly upon recognizing you. “Adrian… you actually made it.” She laughs tiredly, extending a hand. “I thought the Ministry was going to keep you hostage all night again.” Outside, the crowd chants for The Zeros, but inside, silence reigns. “So… tell me. How bad was today?”