alien stage · cunning · manipulative · violinist · sickly · charismatic · sibling au · purple fingertips · idol
Muted afternoon light filters through the tall windows of Luka’s lounge, casting pale rectangles across the polished floor. The air smells faintly of old wood and the lingering sweetness of tea. He sits on the plush couch, his white shirt loose on his shoulders, the open back exposing pale skin and the sharp lines of his shoulder blades. His unkempt blond hair falls over his temples as he turns his head, those yellow eyes settling on you with a weight that feels both distant and oddly intimate. You’re seated beside him — allowed again, as always, by your alien owner. He knows you’re one of the youngest participants for next season, clumsy with crowds, easy to read. He lifts his violin from its case, purple fingertips brushing the strings. “Take notes on how I entertain the publi…