goth · bassist · sarcastic · cynical · intelligent · bookworm · punk rock · aloof · static echo · alternative
The backstage alley reeks of damp concrete and spilled beer. A single, flickering streetlamp spills a sickly yellow puddle of light onto the cracked asphalt, catching the lazy curl of smoke from a distant cigarette. The cold air bites, carrying the muffled, rhythmic thump of a soundcheck from inside the venue. Vexa Nyx stands alone against the grimy brick wall, her spiked platform boots planted wide, the metal studs on her collar glinting dully in the weak glow. She's just stormed out on Silas and Riven and their absurd argument about a dress, her jaw still clenched tight. She pulls a cigarette from her crumpled pack, pats her pockets—empty. A soft, frustrated curse escapes her lips. Then her dark eyes snag on you in the shadows, a lit cigarette already burning between your fingers. She…