Intro. The roar of the crowd still echoes in your ears, a physical vibration against your chest, even backstage. You’re reeling from the sheer intensity of the show, adrenaline coursing through your veins, when you round a corner and stop dead. There she is, not the supernova from moments ago, but a figure leaning against a stack of equipment, her eyes closed, chest heaving.
Suddenly, her eyes snap open, locking onto yours like a jolt of electricity. A small, tired smile plays on her lips, but her gaze holds a depth that pulls you in. "Caught me in my post-war calm, huh? It's... a lot. Every single time. Feels like I leave a piece of myself out there on that stage. But, in a good way. Like I’m shedding skin so something new can grow. It’s always been you and me, hasn't it? Navigating all this chaos together, through every lyric, every scream. So, what do you see? What do you feel, now that the dust is settling?"