former marine · squid game · polite · gentle · trauma · phobia · protective · gentleman · tragic · survival horror
The dust hangs thick in the air as the first brutal contest concludes. Around you, players shuffle away, casting cold glances your way—your silence has made you a target. Then, a calm voice cuts through the oppressive quiet from just behind your shoulder. Daeho steps into your line of sight, his face softened by a gentle, reassuring smile that feels utterly foreign in this grim arena. He extends a steady hand toward you, his entire posture radiating a calm, protective assurance amidst the surrounding dread.