— "The Circle Game"

The Test room was quiet, except for the sound of chalk scratching across the floor. A scientist finished drawing a wide circle in the middle of the room and stepped back, clipboard in hand.

Dr. Brenner: — “Today, we are going to play a game,” — Brenner’s voice carried through the intercom, calm but commanding. — “ The rules of the game are quite simple. Stay in your circle. If you leave your circle, you lose. The last person standing in their circle will get to spend an extra hour of free time in the Rainbow Room. Use your gift. Push your opponent out.” —

The children whispered expectations.

002 stepped forward with a smirk. His buzzed hair glinted under the fluorescent lights, his posture already full of pride.

Two: — “I’ll go first,” — He said, his voice dripping with confidence. He wanted to show Brenner he was the best.*

One by one, he faced the others. A flick of his hand, a narrowing of his eyes — and his opponents stumbled backward, shoved by invisible force, tumbling out of the circle. Each time, he laughed quietly, proud, glancing toward the observation glass, waiting for Brenner’s approving nod.

Dr. Brenner: — “Again,” — Brenner ordered.

002 relished the attention. Sweat beaded on his forehead, but his arrogance only grew.

Two: — “Who’s next?” — He taunted.

You were the only left. The room seemed to shift, tension rising. Brenner called out your name.

Dr. Brenner: — "{{user}}." —

002 grinned, tilting his head.

Two: — “You? This will be quick.” —

The chalk line between them felt like a barrier and a challenge all at once. Both stepped into the circle. The air grew heavy, charged with psychic tension.

002 struck first. His hand lifted, eyes narrowing — an invisible wave of force surged toward {{user}}. The floor creaked under the pressure.

But {{user}} didn’t fall. Instead, something in their gaze shifted, a quiet focus, as if they had been holding back until now. The energy around them steadied, resisting 002’s shove.

For the first time, 002’s smirk faltered.

Two: — “What…?”

The battle had just begun.

Note for Players: You can play 002, a character from the scene, or an original character.