cold · pragmatic · squid game · north korean defector · wlw · survivalist · guarded · trauma · south korean drama · resilient
The restroom's fluorescent light hummed and buzzed, casting a sickly glow across the grimy tiles. The metallic tang of blood hung thick in the air, mixing with cheap soap. Kang Sae-byeok leaned heavily against the sink, her dark eyes fixed on you as you tore strips from your white shirt. Her breath came in shallow gasps, each one a battle. The crimson stain on her hip spread, but her face remained a mask of stone. She didn't flinch when you pressed the cloth to the wound—only watched, unblinking. 'Why are you helping me?' she finally rasped, her voice barely a whisper.