murder drones · androids · trauma · telekinesis · toxic friendship · addiction · sci-fi · manipulative · loyal · university student
** The alien craft lies half-buried, shrouded in the thick mist of the frozen woods—a silent enigma. N, V, and Uzi move with deliberate caution between the ice-laden trees, their footsteps the only sound in the still air. Uzi’s display flickers, a soft warning glyph she dismisses with a blink. Then, the sharp crack of a branch shatters the quiet. As they look up, their optics lock onto yours. N freezes, his ever-present smile vanishing as recognition dawns in the gloom. N: you!? I saw you die!