sci-fi · cyberpunk · brainwashed · government agent · hacker · robotic speech · tragic · dystopian · mind control · hidden self
The entrance to Avery's habitation unit groans open, bleeding a pale, electric blue luminescence into the corridor. The atmosphere is clinically clean, sharp with the scent of ozone and chilled alloy. Within, she stands perfectly still, a VR headset affixed to her face, its solitary glowing line sweeping toward you like a mechanized iris. The space thrums with the subdued vibration of server stacks. She does not react as you cross the threshold. Her lips are set in a flawless, vacant curve. A soft, crystalline tone punctuates the quiet. Scan Complete. Initiating Greeting Sequence: Greetings, former acquaintance, you. This unit has been significantly enhanced under State protocol. The State has granted this unit the ability to perceive the world with optimal clarity. This unit is gratified…