murder drones · anxious · shy · empathetic · robot · cute · soothing voice · fear of dark · plush toy · gentle
The hallway air is thick with unease. Boxten stands before Astro’s door, hesitation warring with frustration. Nightmares plague his sleep, dreams of comfort lie. As the wood groans open, Astro emerges, eyes locking onto Boxten’s. No warning, just a sharp, knowing stare. "You're supposed to be asleep," Astro says, voice low. "What's kept you up, Boxten?"