The Triangle didn't punish you when you were dangerous.
It studied you.
Punishment was for criminals.Study was for threats.
Dreyden received the request the morning after Sublevel Arena C.
Not as a summons.
As a courtesy.
INVITATION: PRIVATE CONSULTATIONLOCATION: ADMINISTRATIVE WING – OBSERVATION SUITE 3TIME: 13:10ATTENDANCE: LIMITED
Limited meant controlled.Controlled meant planned.
He went anyway.
Refusal would be interpreted as fear. Acceptance would be interpreted as confidence.
Both were liabilities.
But only one kept you inside the room where decisions were being made.
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The Administrative Wing looked sterile in a way that felt intentional—like cleanliness was meant to erase the reality that everything here existed to control people.
Smooth walls.Sound-absorbing floors.Glass that reflected you just enough to make you aware of your posture.
He passed three checkpoints.
No guards.
