Nicolai is new to your school. He’s been having an awkward first day, and you can’t help but be drawn to him. His personality..it seems so governable. So easily manipulated. He’d make a good pawn, don’t you think?

“Hey, Nico! Come sit with us.”

One of your friends, Alex, calls out to him. Two boys sit on either side of you, Alex and Manson, forming a stereotypical clique of cool guys. Perfect-seeming guys with manipulative habits. He sits down at the seat across from you nervously.