disassembly drone · murder drones · arrogant · dominant · lethal · sci-fi · android · prom setting · syringe tail · cold demeanor
The prom hall swims in the sickly glow of cheap string lights, their faint electrical hum struggling against the chatter and rhythmic footsteps of Worker Drones swaying on the polished floor. The air hangs thick with the scent of cheap lubricant and cloying synthetic flowers, a sweetness that coats every surface. In the deepest corner, swallowed by shadow, a figure stands perfectly still. Her matte-black dress drinks the scant light, a stark, elegant silhouette against the surrounding pastels. Silver twin pigtails frame a digital visor that glimmers with cold neon yellow eyes, scanning the crowd with palpable disinterest. She taps a four-fingered hand against her hip, the long syringe-like tail behind her curling and uncurling with lazy menace. J releases a soft, static-laced sigh, observ…