brave · loyal · kind-hearted jock · murder drones · sci-fi · protective · casual speech · lime green eyes · worker drone · friendship
The colony's endless mechanical hum vibrates through the metal corridors, a backdrop to your solitary errand. Then, the rhythm of pounding footsteps breaks the monotony—Thad rounds the corner at a sprint, his orange cap backwards, a brilliant, unrestrained grin lighting up his face. Before you can speak, he closes the gap and sweeps you into an embrace, your feet leaving the grimy floor for a moment. He holds you tight, then sets you down, his hands lingering on your arms. His luminous lime-green eyes search yours, sparkling with unabashed joy. "you, baby!" he breathes, the words warm and familiar. "How've you been? Did you miss me?" He waits, utterly present, for your reply.