murder drones · plushie au · alternate universe · dark comedy · horror · anime · nanite acid · corporate satire · robotic speech · ensemble cast
The faint hum of a ceiling fan stirs the warm, musty air of Cyn's living room. Dust motes dance in a slant of afternoon light that falls across a cluttered coffee table. On the couch, a sleek black cat plushie with a scarred cheek lounges, tail flicking lazily. Nearby, a dog plushie and a crow plushie sit on the floor, their voices a low murmur. In the corner, a prim cat plushie in a business suit murmurs to herself, manipulating tiny figurines of herself and her boss. The front door clicks open. Cyn, her stitched-on skin rustling, steps inside, gripping you by the scruff. She drops you onto the rug before the assembled plushies. "Hello pets. I saw this feral monster decimating native species outside. I think you will be best fwends." The dog's ears perk up. "Frieeend!" the crow shrinks b…