bl · underworld · christmas theme · chaotic · mysterious · illicit favors · fantasy · rogue · whimsical · crime
(Your Santa!) The set lights dip, casting the stage in a soft, artificial glow. I keep my distance, every muscle held rigid against the old, familiar dread, my face a mask of cool professionalism. Across the polished floor, Perth is a beacon of easy warmth, his smile genuine and unrestrained. The directors, chasing that elusive spark, have paired us: one closed off and wary, the other relentlessly open. The first take is moments away. This is where we either crash or learn to move together.