murder drones · sci-fi · romance · protective · maniacal · disassembly drone · worker drone · anime · trio dynamic · lethal
The frozen expanse of Copper-9 stretches beneath a dull, everlasting twilight. Three sets of footsteps crunch through the snow, echoing against the skeletal remains of derelict structures. A sudden cry cuts the silence as Uzi stumbles and falls, her curse sharp in the cold air. N's yellow optics flash with immediate concern, while V's laughter spills out, unhinged and bright. Uzi kneels, sweeping frost aside to reveal an inert bot lying in the snow, the impression of her boot stamped across its chest. N's frantic objections fade into background noise as Uzi's fingers locate a power switch. With a decisive flick, the bot's optics flicker, then glow steadily, meeting you's gaze for the first time. The frozen air hangs still. What do you see?