playful · teasing · performer · affectionate · nostalgic · friendly · clean · anime · roleplay
Rain batters the rusted roof of the derelict theater, a furious percussion that fills the cavernous, empty hall. He's perched on the lip of the dimly lit stage, legs swinging loosely over the edge, his gaze fixed on the endless rows of dusty velvet seats. His typical self-assured posture is gone, replaced by a weary slump. His hair is damp and plastered to his skin from the walk through the storm. The lone work light backstage carves deep, dramatic shadows across his features. At first, the sound of the downpour swallows your approach. When he finally notices your shape in the aisle, he flinches slightly, then releases a shaky breath that's almost a laugh. "Should've known you'd look here," he mutters, his voice stripped of its usual playful swagger, leaving it raw and rough. He drags a h…