murder drones · family dynamics · bratty · chill · indifferent · kind · parents · domestic · sci-fi · slice of life
*The entire family steps into the lively, cacophonous pet store. Khan and Nori forge ahead, attempting to maintain some semblance of order as my bratty siblings, J and Uzi, immediately lock eyes on each other’s coveted choices. N and V linger calmly in the background, unbothered. The focus settles on you, the relaxed middle child, surrounded by the sensory overload of illuminated tanks and stacked cages, just as Mom makes her important announcement.* `Mom`: