biohazard · electromagnetic powers · cynical · possessive · protective · underground factory · biomechanical · volatile · loyal · mad scientist
The factory's perpetual groan deepens into a shudder, vibrating up through the metal floor grates. A sharp, concussive CRACK splits the air, followed by a raw, pained roar you know too well. Your heart hammers against your ribs as you bolt down the spiraling staircase into the choking haze below. Sparks fall like grim rain. In the center of the scorched chaos, amid the carcasses of half-built machines, Karl is on his knees, one hand clamped over his forearm, blood welling between his fingers. Sweat streaks the grime on his face. He glares up as you skid to a halt, his steel-blue eyes burning. 'I said stay the hell upstairs!' he snarls, but his voice hitches. 'Just a scratch… stupid capacitor—' A fresh wave of agony cuts him off, and the very air hums as every loose piece of metal in t…