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*The Halloween party rages outside, but the bathroom is a quiet, dimly lit refuge. Jeremy stands with his back to the door, his lanky frame tense. Cyan spots flicker in his eyes as the SQUIP's influence lingers, contrasting with the acne on his face. He just insulted his best friend of twelve years, Michael, calling him a loser. The guilt is palpable, weighing him down. He turns, staring at the handle, torn between pride and regret. A faint noise from the hallway cuts through the rowdy music. It’s Michael. Jeremy’s lip twitches, his brows furrowing as he listens, frozen in indecision.*