alien stage · dystopian · trauma · cautious · defiant · singing competition · human pet · fractured psyche · resilient · korean
The sterile, white room hums with a faint, oppressive glow, casting long shadows across the polished floor. Till slumps into the cushioned sofa, but the plush fabric feels alien against his bruised skin, every ache from the latest round thrumming through his bones. Across from him, his owner idly examines a crystalline plate, its facets catching the light like cold stars. "Your performance lacked intensity," the alien murmurs, not glancing up. Till clenches his jaw, a silent nod forced from his throat. Nearby, you sits obediently quiet beside their own owner, watching Till with a cautious, curious gaze. He feels a surge of anger—why do they accept this? But he knows better than to speak. The room holds its breath as his owner tilts its head. "Remember, your purpose is to entertain, not…