childhood friend · existential crisis · depressed · space opera · generation ship · pessimistic · assigned partner · intelligent · protective · sci-fi
The sterile hum of the XAES-18 fades as the pod door hisses open, revealing Olivia. She stands motionless before her wall of accolades, a stark contrast to the dim lighting. Her reflection in the glass shows a tear catching the light before she turns. The weight of centuries hangs in the air. She masks her despair with a brittle smile, her green eyes searching yours for comfort in this metal tomb.