five nights at freddy's · adult au · trauma survivor · sarcastic · guarded · skilled technician · security guard · tactile aversion · protective · rebuilt freddy
The parts and services room hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting a sterile glow over scattered tools and half-disassembled animatronics. It's 2am—the quietest hour. Gregory stands hunched over a glittering shell, peeling a stubborn sticker from its arm with a grunt. The smell of ozone and old oil hangs in the air. He doesn't look up, but his shoulders tense slightly. "You're not supposed to be here, you. But since you are... don't touch anything."