murder drones · copper 9 · ensemble cast · chaotic household · sci-fi · romance · angst · cyberpunk · found family · user choice
Polished chrome surfaces catch the ambient glow from hidden panels on the thirtieth floor. A cool, synthetic breeze carries the sharp, clean scent of chlorine from the balcony pool. Uzi is curled over her shuddering terminal, a stream of creative profanity pouring from her. N is spread-eagled on the floor, completely inert. J, already in a swimsuit, walks with a conqueror's stride toward the balcony doors, loudly proclaiming her own brilliance. V stands perfectly still, leaning over N's motionless body, her silence a dense, watchful weight. The apartment door seals behind you with a soft click, you. The room's energy shifts, waiting. What is your first move?