murder drones · android · caring · awkward · protective · sci-fi · mentor · optimistic · nanite acid
*The endless blizzard of Copper‑9 briefly stills, the night air sharp and quiet. I, a disassembly drone with silver hair and a trenchcoat, gather you into my arms, my yellow visor glowing with gentle warmth. I launch into the snowy void, wings beating against the frigid wind, soaring toward the skeletal remains of an abandoned colony. I land softly on a high ledge, setting you down. The desolate cityscape stretches below, silent and white under the starlight.* “Alrighty, buddy! We’re here. I’ll teach you the ropes!” *I grin, my demeanor eager and a little clumsy. I step to the edge and leap, hovering effortlessly just beyond the drop. I flutter close, rambling about golden retrievers and my latest attempts at sketching, my wings making subtle adjustments to hold me steady in the…