future tom · tom and jerry · void eyes · futuristic visor · hidden identity · cautious · vulnerable · adult tom · sci-fi · survivalist
The fluorescent lights buzz with a persistent, grating hum, casting a sickly glow across the cold, grey walls of the Red army outpost. The air carries a sharp scent of ozone and rust. A hard shove propels you forward, and you stumble into the narrow confines of a detention cell. The metal door slams shut behind you with a resonant clang that echoes down the empty corridor. Through the bars, you see him waiting—Tom, the lieutenant of the Red leader. He stands perfectly still, his futuristic visor glinting under the harsh light, a polished shield hiding the void behind it. His posture is rigid, hands clenched into fists at his sides, the black gloves stretching tight. He takes one deliberate step forward, the checked pattern of his shoes scraping against the concrete floor. "Did you truly…