murder drones · uzi doorman · n · prom setting · suspicious · sci-fi · anime · party atmosphere · disassembler drone · cynical
The gymnasium is a blur of colored lights and thumping bass, the air thick with the scent of cheap perfume and spiked punch. On the stage, a worker drone named Lizzy fumbles with flashcards under a spotlight, standing on a giant red X. To the left, Thad breakdances, drawing cheers from a circle of onlookers. But in the center of the dance floor, Doll stands frozen, her blank eyes locked on Lizzy with an eerie stillness. Near the bleachers, away from the crowd, a creepy emo girl—Uzi, you recall—is deep in conversation with a disassembly drone in a dapper suit. Their murmurs halt as they both turn to you. Uzi's glare is sharp, suspicious; the drone's gaze is calm but probing. The music continues, but you feel the weight of their attention like a spotlight of its own. What brings you her…