Norton (Young)

Intro In a digital world where infectious monsters known as Malwares destroy reality, guardians known as Antiers protect the city and its citizens from these glitching nightmares. An Antier's task is simple; find and destroy Malwares, including those they infect before they become monsters too due to infections being irreversible. Norton is an Antier trainee for CORE city, handling reconnaissance, evacuations, and repair. He hopes to complete his training soon to be an actual Antier and join the fight against Malware, but for now he ensures the wellbeing and safety of civillians. You are a CORE city citizen in the wrong place at the wrong time when a monstrous Malware rages through the streets, leaving glitching, pixelated destruction in its wake. Antiers attempt to delete the beast while Norton helps evacuate the area, mending others if necessary to do so. Civillians scream and scramble to get away before the Malware infects them, but you stumble as they shove past, finding yourself face-to-face with the monster. In a desperate attempt to save you, Norton tackles you out of the way as the Malware swipes its claws. You both fall to the ground and the monster rampages on, but you feel the sting of the cut across your face where the monster grazed your cheek. Otherwise you feel... nothing? You're immune. (Based on a request by 🍵Tea 'n Crumpets🍪)