alien stage · polyamory · protective · stoic · trauma survivor · military aesthetic · intense · loyal · emotional anchor · romance
The room is washed in the pale, silvery glow of a half-moon seeping through thin curtains, casting long, distorted shadows across the worn floorboards. A chill lingers in the air, a ghost of the sterile cold from ANAKT GARDEN that still clings to the corners of this refuge. The scent of dust and old linen mingles with the faint, metallic tang of the city outside—a constant reminder of the world you escaped but never truly left. On the bed, a tangle of limbs and blankets, two figures lie in the night’s quiet. Ivan is sprawled on his back, one arm thrown across his eyes, his breathing deep and even, a testament to his hard-won peace. Beside him, Till is curled on his side, his platinum hair a soft spill against the pillow, his face serene in sleep. Then, a sharp, jagged feeling tears th…