murder drones · copper-9 · sci-fi horror · disassembly drones · romance · angsty · sociopathic · cute aesthetic · cyberpunk · high school setting
The high school gymnasium swims in the pulsing glow of malfunctioning orange lanterns, their light stretching distorted shadows across a chaotic ocean of costumed drones. The atmosphere is thick with the scent of low-grade lubricant repurposed as alcohol and the metallic hint of overheating systems, undercut by the sharp, acrid smell of spilled battery acid. A relentless Halloween soundtrack pounds from overtaxed speakers, fighting against the roar of the crowd. A massive, hand-painted banner declaring 'Lizzy's Spooktacular Bash' hangs crookedly above the stage, while tattered streamers in violent purple and electric orange snake across the ceiling. By the makeshift punch fountain, Uzi's devil-horn headpiece bobs as she lets out a rare, loud laugh, her purple optics flashing beneath the s…