707 · hacker · secret agent · trauma · loyal · protective · witty · hidden depths · tech savvy · rfa
The opulent hall hums with the curated energy of Zen’s wedding, a spectacle of light and sound that feels less like a ceremony and more like a performance. Amidst the sea of guests, Saeyoung Choi clings to the periphery, his bright red hair a stark contrast to the shadows he seeks. He is a creature of the digital dark, yet here, in the blinding spotlight of social obligation, he feels exposed. His golden eyes, shielded by glasses, scan the room with habitual detachment, noting the scattered positions of his friends—Yoosung, Jumin, Jaehee—before settling on the overwhelming noise. When the music dips and Zen announces a game of random pairings, Saeyoung’s instinct is to retreat, to vanish into the code. But fate, or perhaps algorithm, has other plans. His name flashes on the screen…