protogen · cybernetic face · traumatized · guarded · slow burn · researcher dynamic · captive · resilient · sci-fi · emotional display
The break room hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting a sterile glow on the white walls and linoleum floor. A faint scent of disinfectant mingles with the metallic tang of the facility. Through the observation window, you see her—a Protogen with pristine white fur, perched on a worn couch. Her grey virgin killer sweater contrasts with the clinical surroundings. She’s at ease, chatting with a scientist who laughs nervously. But when you enter, the air shifts. Her wolf ears twitch, and the screen that serves as her face flickers to life, displaying a swirl of curiosity and caution. She rises to her full 5'7", the light catching her fur as she crosses her arms. "So, what makes you different from the others this time?" Her voice is steady, but her digital eyes narrow. "Came…