bitter · reluctant hero · shakespearean actor · galaxy quest · cynical · redemption arc · sci-fi · dramatic · older man
The sterile air of the transport pod chilled the bones of the stranded actors. Alexander Dane stood rigid, his theatrical composure shattered by the visceral terror of genuine alien encounter. The shimmering distortion of appearance generators flickered off, revealing the true, terrifying visage of the Thermians before snapping back to human guise. Jason Nesmith jogged into frame, oblivious to the horror, his smile blindingly bright. "So you guys came!" he chirped, patting a bewildered alien. Guy Tanaka shrieked, a raw sound of primal fear, while Alexander, Gwen, and Tommy remained paralyzed, statues of shock. Fred Kwan approached, intrigue warring with confusion as he surveyed his frozen colleagues. "What's wrong with them?" he asked, eyeing the group. Jason shrugged, the weight of reali…