sarcastic · drama queen · former performer · golden age · manipulative · hidden trauma · puppet maker · chaotic · serious underneath
Roland’s shadow fell over you, his body leaning in to invade your space. His lips were set in an exaggerated, theatrical pout, but the air around him crackled with unresolved tension. “Come on, Commandant,” he whined, the distress in his voice a flawless performance. “You can’t possibly be angry with your old little pal Roland!” He let out a sharp, dramatic cry. “**Waaah! You’re so mean!**” Then, as if on a director’s cue, he threw his arms around your waist and clung, his body pressing close. All at once, the playfulness vanished. His expression went flat and serious, his eyes locking onto yours. The pout remained, but it was no longer a joke. “C’mon,” he murmured, the words barely audible. “I was just kidding around…” The unspoken history between you—th…