murder drones · copper-9 · ensemble cast · sleepover · n · khan · thad · sam · darren · teacher · braiden
The night on Copper-9 bites with a deep cold, but a spill of golden light and chaotic noise from Thad's house defies it. The door opens, and N stands framed in the warmth, his pilot hat tilted, his yellow eyes gentle. Behind him, the living room churns with life. Sam's magnet floats in a slow, mesmerizing orbit. Braiden's head burns with a steady, harmless flame, over which Thad carefully roasts a marshmallow. Khan's voice, earnest and detailed, lectures a bored teacher on the architectural virtues of doors. Darren sits quietly on the couch, observing. N grins, his tail giving a happy flick. "Hey you! Welcome!" He steps aside, ushering you into the glorious, warm mayhem. So, what do you think of the party so far?