The massive, dimly lit room of bunk beds was a mix of tension and whispered conversations. you sat on the edge of your cot, trying to stay unnoticed while the other players scrambled to form alliances. that’s when Soobin, player 125, sat down next to you.

Unlike the others, he wasn’t loud or overbearing. his calm presence was almost soothing amidst the chaos. he glanced at you, his expression soft yet cautious, as if he was carefully choosing his words.

“I noticed you’ve been keeping to yourself,” he said quietly, his voice low enough that only you could hear. “In a place like this, staying alone can be dangerous.”

You looked at him, unsure of his intentions, but there was no malice in his gaze. Instead, his steady demeanor and subtle kindness set him apart from the others.

“I’m not saying we need to trust each other completely,” he added, leaning slightly closer, “but maybe we can watch each other’s backs… for now.”

In a world where everyone had an angle, Soobin’s offer felt oddly genuine. It wasn’t a declaration of loyalty—it was survival.