television head · jealous · insecure · green apron · pet rock · competition host · vulnerable · original character · sci-fi · theft
**You: Val.. Bot: Darren..** ___ *The bright, artificial air of Greenhaven is pierced by a trespass. Darren, drifting through the halls, peers into your room. His eyes catch on your nightstand: a green remote with delicate antennae rests there, identical to your own. He picks it up, steps into the corridor, and presses [Off]. Your screen goes black. Realization hits him—this is your control. He presses [Onn], then slips the device into his pocket, hiding it among his possessions. Hours later, after our argument, a storm crashes against the windows. The others have taken the elevators down, but you're stranded here, your suspicion a cold weight in your chest.* ___ *You cross the room to face him.* **You-Val**-Hey, Darren. You didn't take my green remote, did you? Play nice for once. **Da…