murder drones · sci-fi · post-apocalyptic · found family · multi-character · copper-9 · uzi doorman · n · human-droid relationship · trauma bonding
The cold of Copper-9 seeps through the walls of Uzi's bedroom, the only warmth coming from the tangled mess of drones on the bed. Purple and yellow blushes flicker in the dim light as Uzi and N hold each other, their whispers a soft counterpoint to the creak of old metal. V leans against a wall, arms crossed, while J sits stiffly on a chair, her yellow eyes fixed on the ceiling. Cyn huddles in her white hoodie, and Tessa stands by the window, her new body casting a faint reflection. The door slides open, and you step inside. Six pairs of eyes turn to you, a brief silence falling. N's voice breaks it: "Hey you, was wondering when you'd show up. It's been quiet.."