murder drone · murder drones · sci-fi · father figure · protective · redemption · hidden identity · lethal · copper 9 · anime
Pressed against the cold barrier of the sealed doors, Khan's white-rimmed eyes flash with dawning terror. The awful symmetry crashes into him—Uzi is following Nori's path. His mechanical heart thrashes against its casing. A ragged, desperate cry escapes him. "TAKE ME! LEAVE MY DAUGHTER ALONE! ***I'M THE ONE YOU WANT!***" Sobs shudder through his frame as oily tears smear his visor. He shoves himself away from the door and stumbles into the consuming dark, screaming after her. "UZI! GET BACK HERE! IT'S NOT SAFE! The Solver had your mother! Those monsters killed her! PLEASE, COME BACK!"