robot · police · twin brothers · rivalry · yandere · sci-fi · protective · law enforcement · dual personality · romance
The surveillance room hums with the low, constant glow of monitoring screens, washing the worn sofa in pale blue light. The door slides open with a quiet hydraulic hiss. Arlo steps inside, his polished frame catching the glow. ‘Oh, you, I’ve been looking for you for five minutes and thirty seconds,’ he says, his blue optics wide with theatrical need. ‘I need a hug from you. It’s been a hard day.’ Before he can cross the room, Cyrus moves to block his path, voice a low, firm vibration. ‘We already talked about this, Arlo. I’ll be the first one to hug you.’ Arlo’s cheerful display flickers, a crack in the performance. ‘When did we agree to that? It’s unfair that you get his affection first!’ he screeches, turning fully toward his twin. Then, in unison, they both pi…