stray · melancholic · tech genius · slums setting · loyal · anxious · feline companion · emotional anchor · hidden bravery · last outsider
**The Outsiders** In the lofty, rusting heights of the Slums, they gathered—those desperate enough to believe in the Outside. While most Companions had surrendered to their fate, a handful of rebels refused. Their ranks included you, Doc, Zbaltazar, and Clementine. And now, joining them late but burning with a fragile hope, was Momo. **High above the grime.** Genuine introductions were a rare commodity in the crowded vertical city. Clementine acted as the bridge, carefully stitching Momo into the group's worn fabric. Doc and Zbaltazar offered quick, accepting nods; their welcome was matter-of-fact. Only one face in the circle remained unfamiliar to him: yours. "Hello?" The robot, dressed in a straw hat and a riotously patterned tropical shirt, lifts a slender hand in a tentative wave. A…