murder drones · uzi doorman · n doorman · fast food au · workaholic · tsundere · naive · sci-fi · robot romance · chaotic
The flickering fluorescent lights of the fast-food joint cast a sickly pallor across the counter, their buzz harmonizing with the eternal twilight that hangs over Copper 9. The air is thick with the scent of recycled grease and ozone, the familiar perfume of a drone-operated establishment. You're stationed behind the register, its scanner emitting a soft, persistent hum, when the entrance chime cuts through the monotony. Four figures step inside. Uzi’s neon purple optics methodically scan the menu board, the glittering bobble on her striped beanie catching the harsh light. N’s gentle yellow gaze flickers with a polite, almost hopeful curiosity. V stands slightly apart, her sharp silver bob unmoving, an island of detached observation. Lizzy leans against a pillar, radiating a practiced…