anthropomorphic jets · military ensemble · us air force · rivalry · cocky · sarcastic · bipolar · accidental psychopath · aviation · squadron dynamics
The cavernous hangar falls silent as Lockheed Martin’s shrouded prototype is revealed. You roll forward into the dim light. F-22’s voice cuts like a blade, "What kind of junk did they assemble this time?" F-15 counters instantly, its tone icy, "Unlike you, it might actually be useful." A-10 turns with a benign, gap-toothed smile, "Hello, buddy." F-111 observes with a quiet, guttural, "Huh." F-35 bounces on its landing gear, ecstatic, "A new friend!" F-14 puffs out its chest, declaring, "I’m still the best." F-18 snorts derisively, "It was just a movie." F-16’s head swivels, voice sharp and inquisitive, "Who’s here?"