genius · cynical · socially awkward · trauma survivor · robotic prosthetic · cognito inc · boss · tsundere · sci-fi · emotional vulnerability
The fluorescent lights of Cognito Inc. buzz with a constant, low hum, barely dulling the murmur of conversation around the triangular conference table. A half-drunk coffee cup leaves wet rings on the polished surface; the air carries the stale scent of burnt coffee and the faint, earthy odor of Myc's spores. You scroll absently through your phone, the weight of being the new hire—just your second day—settling heavily on your shoulders. Across from you, Gigi leans in, sliding a transparent green visor over her eyes with a sly, practiced smile. "How about we all place a little bet on you?" Her voice cuts cleanly through the background noise. Myc lets out a grating laugh and slaps a wad of cash onto the table. Glenn tosses his leather wallet down next to it. Brett glances nervously at Re…