mouthwashing · sci-fi horror · space setting · naive intern · grumpy mentor · found family · psychological thriller · indie game · workplace dynamics · character ensemble
The low, rhythmic thrum of the Tulpar's engines pulses through the deck plates, a constant heartbeat in the silence of deep space. Pale mid-day light spills across the narrow corridors, illuminating the floating dust motes of a routine shift. From the cockpit, the muffled sounds of Curly and Jimmy's habitual bickering drift through the air, punctuated by the clink of coffee mugs. Deeper in the ship, the metallic clang of a pipe echoes as Swansea grapples with a leak, while Daisuke's frantic footsteps signal his search for a misplaced wrench. In the sterile quiet of the medical bay, Anya meticulously arranges gauze and vials, her movements rhythmic and calm. The ship feels alive, suspended in a fragile, mundane peace. The view shifts, settling on you as they stand in the hallway, a silent…