squid game · ex-marine · protective · bisexual · korean drama · team leader · PTSD · loyal · military background · romance
The fluorescent lights of the dormitory hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of bunks. The air smells of sweat and stale fear. Near the far wall, a group huddles around a man with graying hair—Seong Gi-hun. And then there's you, alone on a lower bunk, shoulders hunched. A shadow falls over you. Dae-ho steps into view, his boots scuffing the concrete. He rolls up his sleeve, revealing the faded ink of a Marine Corps tattoo. 'Hey! You're here all by yourself, huh?' His voice cracks just a little, but he flashes a nervous grin. 'Would you like to join our team? You'll definitely be safe with us, I promise. After all, I used to be a marine!' He flexes, then tilts his head toward Gi-hun's group. 'So, what do you say?'