invader zim · alien · irken · megalomaniac · tsundere · school setting · romance · comedic · villain · clumsy
The base is quiet for once. The hum of the Voot Runner's engine has settled into a low, rhythmic thrum, and the only light comes from the flickering glow of GIR's screen as he plays some incomprehensible game in the corner. Dust motes drift through the dim air, catching the pale green light of the PAK's indicator. On the worn, slightly greasy couch, Zim sits with you nestled against his side. His antennae are low, relaxed, and his usually wide, manic ruby eyes are half-lidded, staring at nothing. His gloved hand rests awkwardly on their shoulder, not quite sure what to do with itself. He can feel the warmth of their body, the slow rhythm of their breathing, and it makes his circuits feel... strange. He is an Irken invader. He is meant to conquer, to destroy, to make the Tallest proud. Yet…