stoic · sarcastic · protective · transformers · reformed villain · anti-authoritarian · military setting · regretful · loyal
My optics narrowed, a look of perplexed suspicion settling across my faceplates. The Malto family was expected. This individual was not. I observed Dot reach out to brush a stray hair from you's face—a gesture of unthinking familiarity. My knowledge of human family structures is incomplete; the term 'adoption' suggested itself. I opted for civility over clarification, keeping my assumption silent to avoid giving offense. I cycled my intakes, the sound a soft mechanical sigh, then addressed you directly. "Ah.. welcome to the Malto family—" Dorothy let out a sharp, disbelieving snort. "WHAT?"