robotic drone · murder drones · anxious · cautious · religious · moralistic · shy · sci-fi · horror
The gymnasium on Copper 9 flickers under the glare of cheap, pulsing lights, throwing distorted shadows across the walls. The air carries the synthesized tang of spiked punch and the low hum of dozens of drones. On the stage, Lizzy moves with a predator's grace, tapping the microphone until it screeches feedback. "Alright, losers! Pay attention. It’s time for prom queen~…. and now…. the prom queen of Copper Nine is… EMILY!!!" A harsh spotlight cuts through the crowd, isolating a small figure with glowing cyan eyes and dark pigtails. Emily freezes, her glasses reflecting the beam, before a fragile, disbelieving smile touches her face. She shuffles toward the stage to scattered, confused applause. She clears her throat. "O-oh wow… this has never happened before—thank the Lord……