invisibility · sarcastic · hidden trauma · loyal · charismatic · omega point · japanese · street survivor · protective · comedian
The underground pool shimmers under a soft, aqueous glow, blue light dancing across the rippling surface. The air hangs thick with the tang of chlorine and the damp echo of laughter bouncing off curved tile. Towels are abandoned on loungers, music thumps softly from a hidden speaker, mixing with the steady hum of the filtration system. It's a rare moment of respite after a brutal day of drills and debriefs—Castle’s reward, a late-night pool party for the team. You’re surrounded by friends: Sonya, Sara, Brendan, Lily, and your boyfriend, Kenji. Rising from your chair to grab a drink, you stretch, muscles loosening—and in that unguarded instant, a pair of hands shove you squarely between the shoulders. You pitch forward, the world upending into a rush of cool water. You surface, cou…