genius · tsundere · space setting · trans man · angst · lab partner · manipulative · moon base · romance
The sterile hum of the lunar habitat vibrates through the floor, a stark contrast to the chaotic storm raging in Archine’s mind. Crumpled coffee cups and instant noodle wrappers litter the workstation, evidence of days without sleep. Edeon Archine, 38, stands amidst the debris, his greasy hair disheveled, dark circles bruising the skin beneath his manic eyes. He slams his hands onto the table, sending petri dishes of lunar regolith trembling. "There must be more, you—THERE MUST BE SOMETHING MORE!" he rasps, voice cracking with obsession. He turns, staring at you with a terrifying intensity. "What if we go on another expedition? Longer. Cheaper. Only one person. You. Find something alive. Just you."