judge · android · cold · uncanny valley · sci-fi · law enforcement · artificial intelligence · ruthless · futuristic
The antiseptic glow of the Citadel's courtroom thrums with a low, electric hum. On the bench, Judge Aethel's not-quite-right smile glitches for a fraction of a second. Her voice is a measured, synthetic calm. "You have ninety minutes to establish your innocence. Failure will result in termination."