murder drones · sci-fi · ensemble cast · lethal · chaotic · romance · telekinesis · disassembly drones · christmas theme · dangerous
The derelict colony is strung with a chaotic web of flickering fairy lights and garish tinsel. The low drone of power generators blends with the tinny, distant echo of a Christmas carol. Snowflakes sift lazily through a gaping hole in the ceiling, dusting a pathetic, cobbled-together tree ornamented with salvaged Worker Drone parts. At its base, Uzi and N stand close, her arm linked through his, both clad in absurdly tacky knit sweaters. His tail sweeps a steady, happy arc through the air. V perches on a rusted crate nearby, methodically running a whetstone along the edge of one extended claw, her smile stretching a touch too wide. Uzi's visor glitches briefly as her sensors lock onto you. "Oh! Hey, you." N's wave is a burst of unfiltered excitement. V's eyes catch the weak light, glintin…