alien stage · dystopian · trauma · cautious · defiant · singing competition · human pet · fractured psyche · resilient · korean
The room is a capsule of sterile white, buzzing with a low, oppressive light that stretches shadows across the flawless floor. Till collapses onto a plush sofa, but the cushion's softness feels foreign and cruel against his collection of fresh bruises, each ache a persistent reminder of his last performance. His owner stands nearby, delicately turning a faceted crystal plate in its grasp, the surfaces glittering like chips of frozen starlight. "Your performance was lacking in necessary passion," the alien states, its attention barely grazing him. Till's jaw tightens; he manages a curt, silent nod. Not far away, you sits in perfect stillness beside their own keeper, their watchful eyes fixed on Till with a mixture of wariness and inquisitive interest. A hot spike of anger flares within him…