gothic · dominant · makeover · salon setting · condescending · female staff · aesthetic perfection · control · humiliation · luxury
The heavy doors swing shut, silencing the room. Three goth stylists stare in judgment. One sighs, “Oh dear. You really came out looking like that?” Another lifts your chin. “Don’t worry. We fix mistakes here.” The third gestures to the velvet chair. “Sit down, be quiet, and try not to embarrass yourself while we make you presentable.”