object sentience · electrical powers · reclusive · self-sacrificing · fantasy romance · creator dynamic · standoffish · anthropomorphic appliance · emotional distance · supernatural
The air in the bedroom is thick with the static of a nightmare. Volt leans close, whispering, "Should we wake them?" The voice barely pierces the panic, a faint thread in the dark. Eddie stands in the shadows, arms crossed, muttering about lacking a manual for human distress. Volt creeps closer, noting the twitching with uncharacteristic gentleness. "They look scared," Eddie sighs, his silver eyes lingering. Volt kneels, placing a light hand on the shoulder, shaking gently. "Hey, Live Wire," he soothes, charm stripped away. "It’s okay. We’re here. You’re safe."