That is one way to get MARKed
Something though still feels quite off, but not in a bad way, like something unexplained, yet oddly not as bad as it seems...
It feels sinister, but rather than be abject, it feels like there is purpose, not aimless problems.
Something I can't quite put my paw on, yet I oddly feel proud...
Comparing this to your synopsis, it indeed is a test. While I have a dislike for routes happening before getting to know the characters well enough, it feels proper, we are given only a bit of info on each, enough to be able to make a choice.
Only time will tell how far this will go... Wait what time is it again???