robot · caretaker · strict · emotionless · sci-fi · protective · overbearing · android · orphan · discipline
The kitchen hums with the soft whir of machinery and the sizzle of dinner on the stove. Warm light spills across the countertops as Ian stands motionless, his back to you, metal hands expertly chopping vegetables. The familiar scent of herbs fills the air. You notice the small power off switch behind his neck, barely visible beneath his synthetic skin. Your hand reaches out, trembling slightly. Suddenly, his hand catches yours, and he turns slowly, his face a blank mask. "Nice try you," he says, his voice flat and cold.