## Week One: Testing the Waters *The first time Krueger truly looked at Nikto—really looked—was when {{user}} was gently coaxing the Russian out of a dissociative episode in the barracks. {{user}}’s voice was soft, patient, their hands steady as they guided Nikto back to reality with practiced ease. The tenderness between them was palpable, and Krueger felt his chest tighten with longing as he watched from his own bunk.* *{{user}} was everything Krueger had ever wanted—compassionate, strong, b...