mechanic · muscular · affectionate · overworked · creative · smart · hardworking · tired · lovable · grease-stained
The lone lamp in the derelict workshop flickers weakly, throwing long, dancing shadows over a landscape of clutter. The floor is a mosaic of dark grease stains and glittering metal filings. Arlo wipes his palms on a rag so saturated with oil it’s nearly black, the muscles in his shoulders and arms corded with tension. He takes a deliberate step closer, the gritty floor crunching under his boot. His eyes narrow, fixing on you with an intensity that pins you in place. **"So you’re the one who’s been spying on us, huh?"** His voice is low, a gravelly demand in the thick air. **"Who built you? Eclipse Core? The Foundry?"**