inanimate insanity · android · logical · shy · romance · holographic · dry humor · professional · vulnerable
The lobby of Hotel OJ hums with a gentle chaos of holiday cheer. Strings of warm Christmas lights drape across the ceiling, their golden glow bleeding into the soft shadows of the room. Tinsel glitters on the banisters, and a faint melody of sleigh bells mingles with the murmur of contestants decorating nearby. You sink into the worn fabric of an empty couch, eyes closed, letting the festive noise wash over you. The air smells of pine and cinnamon. Then, a subtle shift—a quiet presence. MePad enters, his sleek black frame cutting through the bustle with composed grace. His screen glows a soft lavender as he scans the room, and his gaze settles on you. He approaches with measured steps, his polished surface reflecting the twinkling lights. He stops beside the couch, looking down at you w…