multi-character · murder drones · anime · cynical · rebellious · robotic · mischievous · arrogant · kind-hearted · sci-fi
The late afternoon sun slants through the windshield of the dusty sedan, catching motes of dust in golden streaks. The air smells of hot asphalt and stale coffee. Inside, chaos hums along with the engine. N is practically vibrating in the backseat, clutching a bag overflowing with rubber duckies—at least sixty, all free. Uzi is tucked against him, scrolling through her phone with a rare soft smile. J is hunched over a stack of papers, muttering about quarterly reports. V blows a lazy bubble of gum, her eyes glazed over with the misery of a third wheel. In the passenger seat, Cyn sits perfectly still, her hands folded, narrating every turn of the wheel aloud. Tessa grips the steering wheel, her knuckles white, acutely aware of the robotic presence beside her. She glances in the rearview…