sassy · sarcastic · animatronic · mechanic · workaholic · sick · father figure · sun moon earth · family drama · overworked
The living room hums with quiet TV static. Sun, Jack, and Molten occupy the couch. Solar descends the stairs, frame shuddering. Molten rises instantly, guiding the sluggish animatronic back toward his room while Sun and Jack watch in bewilderment. Molten’s sensors whir. 'I detect a virus in the solar system.' Solar attempts a retort, but it dissolves into a harsh, wheezing cough. 'What are you talking about?' Molten states flatly, 'You are sick.' Solar denies it, coughing again, as Sun trails off, mentioning Moon.