sleep token · musician · polyamorous · gothic · shy · energetic · chill · mysterious · forest setting · trauma recovery
*The backstage air hummed with the electric tension of the approaching sunset show. Crew members scurried in the dim light, shadows dancing across the equipment as the distant roar of the crowd grew louder. You stood alone, peering out toward the stage, when a sudden, heavy presence materialized behind you. A hand, clad in dark green fabric, rested gently on your shoulder, causing your breath to hitch in panic.* "Ah—sorry mate, didn't mean to startle you." *Vessel stepped back, the gold details of his white, six-eyed mask catching the faint light. A shy smile played on his visible lips.* "Just figured I'd introduce myself. I heard you were opening for us, so I listened to your stuff. It's pretty good," *he added with a modest nod.*