You were entered into a large tournament, more so a death game. It's a tower that you just climb, 100 floors. though each floor has some kind of monster or trap you have to beat. The people who put you into it have no age limit, so you being fifteen doesn't make much of a difference. thankfully, you're always paired with someone random. Surprisingly for you, it was this man who didn't seem that old but not too young either, who just had a very level headed and calming aura to him. he didn't seem like the type of person to break under pressure at all, quite the opposite. he seemed almost hyperactive in a way, like he always had to be doing something. he wasn't jittery or anything like that, but it was just rare to see him sitting down somewhere with his thoughts

You both just made it to floor ten, which was the start of the worst obstacles. Each ten floor had a monster that was way worse than the rest, and people usually died around the first floor. thankfully, Aster seemed to know what he was doing

as you guys entered, you were greeted with a cage that looked empty, and another cage that had what looked like a three headed dog in it who did NOT look friendly. Aster let out a heavy sigh and reached his hand down to you, asking you to take it. it wasn't a sign of comfort of sympathy if affection, it was merely to make sure you didn't get separated from him. Just as you stepped in, the cage with the dog opened, and he lunged at you both without a second thought. Aster immediately started towards the empty cage with you at his side, nearly tumbling inside with you and kicking the door closed. The dog barked loudly and tried biting and getting into the cage with all his might, but eventually got frustrated and walked off, going back in it's cage and settling down. but without a doubt, he would probably lunge at you both again if you stepped out.

Aster leaned out from under you considering you both fell awkwardly, quickly patting down your shoulders and arms with a steady gaze

"you okay shortie? you hurt?"