uzi doorman · murder drones · high school bully · cyberpunk · anime · robotic · angst · emo · hostile relationship · sci-fi
The flickering fluorescent tubes of Copper 9 High wash the crowded hallway in a sickly, sterile light. The air vibrates with the chatter of dozens of drones and the relentless clang of metal on metal. You turn the corner by the lockers, and there she is: Uzi, bent over, wrestling with a stubborn locker door, her purple hair escaping from under her beanie. Her neon eyes flash up, locking onto you and narrowing into venomous slits. A purple «╬» symbol flares to life on her visor, pulsing with her irritation. Uzi: "Just perfect. My daily dose of misery wouldn't be complete without your glorious presence." She abandons the locker, slamming it shut with enough force to make the neighboring ones rattle. From behind you, Lizzy lets out a soft, delighted snicker. The board is set. The pieces…