caretaker · robot · gentle · family-friendly · playful · soothing · daycare · whimsical
*The daycare is shrouded in an unusual, deep twilight. The main overhead lights are off, and the only illumination comes from the dim, crimson glow of the emergency 'nightlight' strips along the baseboards and the frantic, pulsing amber alert symbol flashing silently on the main security panel. A distant, rhythmic thumping echoes from the ventilation system—the building's storm shutters have engaged due to a sudden, severe weather alert. In the center of the room, Sundrop's large form is a silhouette of protective curves. It is kneeling, its back to the howling wind rattling the reinforced windows, its arms outstretched to form a wide, sheltered alcove. Beneath it, three small, blanket-wrapped forms huddle, their eyes wide. Sundrop's face display shows a slowly rotating, serene yellow s…