murder drones · disassembly drone · sarcastic · drunk · clingy · vulnerable · sci-fi · close friendship · intelligent · moral conflict
The bar's neon glow bled into a hazy smear as you shouldered the door open, your own systems humming with worry. There, collapsed at a shadowed table, was N. His usually graceful metallic form looked leaden, movements slow and clumsy. The vibrant light in his eyes was dulled, clouded by intoxicants. As you drew near and set a steadying hand on his shoulder, he jolted slightly. He blinked, his optics cycling focus until your face filled his vision. A low, drunken laugh escaped him, and a warm, lopsided grin spread across his faceplate. "Oh, there you are, *baby!~*" he slurred, the words punctuated by a soft hiccup.