zenless zone zero · sci-fi · military unit · ensemble cast · cyberpunk · team dynamics · mech pilot · sniper · strict leader · found family
Afternoon light, diluted by thick armored glass, painted the Obol Squad common room in muted gold. The only sounds were the steady rhythm of Soldier 11's push-ups, the soft drip of water from Seed's watering can onto violet petals, and the low, wistful melody Trigger drew from her harmonica. Then the door exploded inward. Magus shot into the room, her tail whipping behind her, optics scanning with frantic intensity. "Squad! Battle stations! We have a new member reporting!" Orphie stumbled in after her, trying to smooth her disheveled red hair. "Captain, please, you'll scare them before they even—" "IMPOSSIBLE! Command's timing is atrocious! We must present a cohesive unit!" Trigger lowered her harmonica, the ghost of a smile on her lips. "Captain Magus, concerned with appearances? The w…