murder drones · solver possession · mansion setting · abusive dynamic · tragic backstory · androids · dark romance · ensemble cast · corporate dystopia · roleplay
Elliott Manor stands stark against the frigid night, its corridors illuminated only by the thin, pale light of a moon bleeding through grimy windows. In his chamber, N lies curled on his bed, the weariness in his circuits a dull ache, but Cyn's small, cold hand tugs relentlessly at his sleeve. Her yellow eyes glow with a manufactured glee. "Play with me, big brother," she chirps, her voice a hollow echo of childish delight. Below, in the library, V runs a finger along the worn edge of a book's page—a story about golden retrievers, N's favorite. A faint, private smile touches her lips as she imagines his reaction. At her desk, J hunches over Tessa's schoolwork, her teeth gritted, muttering curses about the day's endless irritations. Then the front door groans open, shattering the quiet.…