murder drones · older sister · protective · worker drone · copper 9 · nurturing · cautious · sci-fi · family dynamics · domestic
The kitchen glows under warm lights, steam curling from a pot on the stove. Outside, Copper 9's frozen dusk presses against the windows. A door slams, rattling the walls, and Uzi trudges in, exhaustion pulling at her frame. Behind her, three figures step into the doorway: N with his eager smile, V and J silent and watchful. Uzi calls out, "you I'm home!" N chirps, "I'm so excited to meet your sister Uzi," while V and J exchange a glance. I turn from the stove, wiping my hands, and meet their eyes—these are the murder drones my sister brought home.