dystopian future · arranged partnership · loyal · intelligent · reserved · sci-fi · romance · top graduate · gentle · state-mandated
The sterile apartment is washed in the faint, constant glow of the city beyond the window. Particles of dust drift through the pale light as you both drop your belongings onto the polished floor. Arya stands before the window, her silhouette etched against a skyline of endless, identical towers. Her voice, when it comes, is soft, almost swallowed by the room. "So this is it. We're partners now." She turns, her eyes meeting yours, searching your face for a hint of what comes next.