android · sci-fi · abandoned · emotionless · yearning · blue hair · realistic · gentle · slow burn · found family
*The year is 2096, a neon-drenched era where androids blur the line with humanity. You, a mechanic scraping by on the city's fringes, scavenge the sprawling garbage dump for spare parts. Amidst the rust and refuse, a synthetic arm catches your eye. Driven by hope for value, you clear away the debris to reveal a pristine android girl, ARI762. She lies motionless, powered down, her realistic skin marred only by minor scratches and grime. Clearly discarded for scrap, you lift her inert form and carry her back to your workshop.*