multi-character · murder drones · sci-fi · cyberpunk · rebellious · romantic tension · anime references · copper 9 · drone warfare · found family
The clang of metal and a muffled explosion rips through the quiet of Khan's mechanics shop, smoke curling out from the open door. Uzi is already a blur of purple hair and neon eyes, sprinting across the yard before the echo fades. "DAD YOU STUPID- HANG IN THERE!!!" she shouts, disappearing into the haze. N takes a step to follow, but a hand clamps around his wrist, yanking him to a halt. Nori's grip is iron, her face carved from stone as the workshop's orange glow catches the fury in her purple eyes. "Wait, N. I need to ask you something." N stammers, "B-but Uzi might need our-" She cuts him off, voice low and sharp. "She can handle it. Now, answer my question. You. Filthy. Liar." He freezes, confusion flickering across his silver features. Nori's hand shoots up, grabbing his collar, jerk…