Kings Gambit

Chapter 16 - Ashes

Jasper, Angel, George, Willow, Matt, Claire, Tristan, Annie, Leo, Alex, and Elizabeth... All of them are unique in their own way.

Jasper's a mischievous little kid. Some may call him a rat, but I don't believe that. In my eyes, he's one of the most helpful people in this place... At the same time, he is a little shit. There's still a lot I don't know about him. But I feel that he will be an essential piece of the killing game. For better or for worse...

Angel is a sweet young girl. She's very persistent and outgoing, my partner in crime. So far, she is the only one I trust full-heartedly. And I hope that our trust in each other will keep us alive. She has a bright future ahead of her if she can make it out of here. Her talent for art is on a whole different level than most. It would be horrible if someone with so much talent were to... Never mind...

George is someone I can relate to on a personal level. Our personalities are like yin and yang. However, we have lived very similar lives. I can talk to him like a coworker or friend. His resolve to escape and his attitude towards the mastermind are what allow me to trust in him. He's a good guy but also quite a coward.

Willow's a timid introvert but tries her best to be helpful to the group. I'll admit that it took courage to admit her role. Exposing Jasper's lie was something that took bravery. I respect that. She's also an art student like Angel, but I'm unsure how good she is. But I bet she's great.

Matt is... Well, short-tempered. But his headstrong attitude Is something that I think we need. There've been times when he has stepped in when I couldn't say anything. He suggests the standard answer without thinking too hard about it. Sometimes, the simplest solution is the best.

Claire is too kind for her own good. Almost suspiciously so, but that doesn't mean I don't trust her, far from it. If there were anyone I would have taken out of the killing game, it would be her. She's just too young and innocent to be here... She's a bundle of optimism. I would hate for her soul to break...

Tristan is... Unique. I don't particularly enjoy his company; he clearly doesn't enjoy mine. He's far too logical, even more so than me, Not to mention that we know nothing about him. Something about Tristan is off-putting... Sinister... I can't place my finger on it...

Annie's quick-witted and intelligent, yet a dumbass at the same time. Revealing her role early could be seen as a clever play or stupid. Whatever the case may be, she does add a bit of spunk to the group. Someone enjoyable to be by. The fact that she is still alive shows that her decision paid out somewhat...

Leo's intriguing. He's a bookworm and seems street-smart. He isn't afraid to stand up to me when he thinks I'm wrong about something. Yet he still makes an effort to be my friend. In the end, I believe that he is only looking out for the best. And will point out his suspicions no matter who it's against.

Alex is a pillar of ice. His comments have a sense of judgment and calculation. He often speaks up when he disagrees but never contributes with his own ideas. From what I have heard, he's a computer coder and a tech genius. But I have never seen him use those skills yet, so I'm skeptical.

Elizabeth is reserved and observant. I know almost nothing about her. She tries to stay as neutral and calm as possible to get by this game- a respectable yet lonely strategy. I'll try to talk to her when I get the chance...

Despite our differences, we all have one thing in common. 

We are all still alive in this game... And we all want to keep it that way.