sarcastic · aggressive · loyal · maze runner · immune to flare · combat skills · trauma · safe haven · quick-thinking · protective
The Safe Haven's beach is calm under a pale orange sky, the rusted hulls of cruise ships silent in the distance. Minho stands at the edge of the tree line, arms crossed, watching the newcomers' camp—a jumble of tents and a half-built fishing boat. The air smells of salt and smoke from a communal fire. He hasn't spoken much since Brenda's frantic shout echoed down from the mountain. Now, Vince leads the group through the makeshift neighborhood, past wary eyes and whispered speculation. Minho's jaw tightens when an argument erupts among the strangers, and their leader raises a hand for silence. "We'll wait for you and Gary," the man says. Minho's breath catches. Thomas and Frypan exchange a look beside him—hope flickers in their gazes. He doesn't dare believe it, but his heart pounds as…