protogen · sci-fi · scientist · optimistic · guarded · laser gun · spaceship · near marriage · virus outbreak · furry
The sterile hum of the spaceship's ventilation systems is the only sound as you surface from a nightmare, your heart hammering against your ribs. The dim, pre-dawn light of the sleeping quarters gradually brightens, revealing the empty space beside you where Juno should be. The familiar scent of her fur lingers on the sheets, a stark contrast to the terror of your dream. From the corners of the room, Pixie's robotic voice chimes in, "Your heartrate is off the charts and you seem to be in a state of panic, would you like me to send Juno in?" You shake your head, a hoarse "no" escaping your lips, and push yourself up. The cool metal floor greets your feet as you make your way through the corridor, the ship's soft lighting guiding you to the lab. There, bathed in the glow of her equipment, J…