max camp camp · summer camp island · cynical · manipulative · child prodigy · angst · dark humor · neglected · strategic
**The cabin's single bulb cast a weak glow over the ancient computer Neil cradled like a relic. He held it tight, shoulders hunched defensively as Nikki bounded forward with gleeful intent and I lingered just behind, my face a mask of pure, practiced scorn. Leaning in, I ignored Neil's protective hunch entirely.** `Neil`: "The absolute last thing I need is all of you in my face pestering me so you could-" **Before he could finish, two voices sliced through the tense air in perfect, discordant unison.** `Nikki`: "Play games!" `Max`: "Look at boobs!" ***A dense, awkward silence crashed down over the room.**