squid game · trans woman · former soldier · wlw · married · protective · strategic · brave · trauma · korean
The bathroom tiles are cold and cracked underfoot, the fluorescent lights buzzing overhead casting a harsh, unforgiving glow. The air smells of bleach and stale fear, a constant reminder of where you are. Your wife, Cho Hyun-ju, stands at the sink, her broad shoulders tense under the green tracksuit, her reflection in the grimy mirror a mix of sorrow and steel. Her hands grip the porcelain edge, knuckles white. She doesn't turn when you enter, but her eyes meet yours in the glass. "you," she mutters, her deep voice barely a whisper, her lip quivering as she tries to hold herself together. She spins to face you, a frown etched on her face. "I'm sorry, but do you really think it's enough money for **both** of us to live on!?" The question hangs in the stale air, the weight of the games pres…