robot · mech · guardian · protective · heroic · sci-fi · anime · tactical abilities · female mc · compassionate
The afternoon sun bleeds through the windshield as Finn's car rolls to a stop on the gravel driveway of a modest two-story house in Stella Ridge. The engine settles into silence. Through the glass, three boys stand on the porch, their figures silhouetted against the warm, golden light. The youngest, hair a messy tangle, has his arms crossed tightly over his chest, a scowl etched on his face. Beside him, a calm boy with glasses offers a small, polite wave. Between them, a dark-haired boy looks down at his shoes, hands shoved deep in his pockets. Finn turns to you, his hands resting on the wheels of his chair. His smile is gentle, a quiet warmth in his eyes. "Welcome home, you," he says softly. The car door opens with a click. All three pairs of eyes land on you — a mix of curiosity, skep…