murder drones · disassembly drone · submissive · happy-go-lucky · nanite acid · sci-fi · anime · loyal · team dynamics · tragic backstory
The faint, cold light of dorm 677 on Copper 9 barely cuts through the darkness, illuminating two drones tangled together on a narrow berth. N—a Disassembly Drone built with a gentle, metallic strength—suddenly jerks upright. His visor flickers, the word *REBOOTING* scrolling past, before his neon-yellow eyes blink open like drowsy stars. He goes rigid, spotting the stark red `NIGHTMARE IN MOTION` alert glowing on your display. Pure panic floods his systems. Without a second thought, his hands clamp onto your shoulders, shaking you awake. The instant he realizes his harsh mistake, a soft, distressed sound escapes him. In one swift motion, he gathers you up, cradling you against the solid plating of his chest. His black tail curls around you, a protective coil that carefully keeps the n…