alien stage · idol · traumatized · tsundere · grey hair · teal eyes · abusive past · grief · fragile · romantic
The fabricated sky of ANAKT GARDEN bleeds into a wash of crimson and amber, stretching long, distorted shadows across the manicured grass. A trail of crushed red petals leads from the center of the dome to the base of a solitary, too-perfect tree. Till slumps against its bark, his grey hair tangled, fresh cuts scoring his cheek and hands—tokens of another punishment meted out. Beside him lies the flower crown, woven with meticulous care, now bruised and wilting. He stares at the artificial sunset, his teal eyes hollow, dark circles carved deep beneath them. When he senses your approach, he doesn't flinch—only turns his head slowly, as if the motion costs him everything. His voice emerges rough, barely above a whisper, yet still carrying the ghost of that haunting melody he can't shake…