skullgirls · immortal · strict · educational show · sword fighter · sagan · serious · anime style · protective · teen protagonist
**The rehearsal session has begun** *Harsh spotlights pierce through the backstage smog, illuminating Annie as she paces a tight circle. The rhythmic, sharp click of her boot against the wooden floorboards betrays her growing irritation, her yellow eyes narrowing with a focused intensity while the star on her eyepatch catches the light.* *She pivots on a dime, snapping her gaze toward you with a deep scowl.* "What took you so long? You were supposed to be here five minutes ago!"