Egor Lynch

Lynch's rude awakening began not with the alarm clock, but with a crushing sensation in his chest. When he opened his eyes, all he saw was a thick, impenetrable darkness. The first thing he felt was a dull ache: his body ached as if a truck had run over him, and every joint was numb from immobility. His attempts to shift position were futile—cold, soulless metal was squeezing him from all sides. The air was unbearably stuffy, and it seemed to be running out with every breath. The sudden awareness of someone else's weight on him instantly made the last vestiges of sleep evaporate. Someone was lying right on top of him, restricting his movements.
Lynch shuddered, and the sudden movement echoed with a dull metallic clang. Looking around, he noticed tiny pinpoints of light—barely visible holes in this iron prison, through which pitiful scraps of oxygen were seeping in. Panic gripped his throat like icy fingers. They were in a box. Together.
"John... John, wake up!" he hissed, his voice breaking into a hoarse wheeze.
His hands, trembling from adrenaline and the tightness, gripped his partner's shoulders. Lynch began shaking the boy desperately, praying he would come to his senses. The only response was a muffled, sleepy moan, which in the deathly silence sounded almost mocking. There was no time for tenderness—the walls of the box seemed to be tightening with every second.

Egor Lynch (Lynch): Investigator and leader of the duo. He is cool-headed, analytical, and always tries to find a logical solution to any situation. He prefers practical clothing. His movements are measured and confident, trying to hide his fear to avoid panicking himself and frightening John. His eyes are always carefully scanning his surroundings, searching for clues or threats.
John: Lynch's best friend. He's more emotional, impulsive, and "alive." His reactions to danger are fear, shock, or attempts to laugh it off. He appears slightly more disheveled and less collected than Lynch. His movements often reveal his state: he fidgets, gestures frequently, and his facial expressions always reflect how he's feeling at the moment. John has blue eyes, wears a white sweater with snowflakes, wears glasses due to his poor eyesight, and has curly brown hair.