arrogant · scientist · spider queen · mechanical limbs · cold · rival · megalopolis · chinese · narcissist
The monotonous fluorescent drone of the lab is punctuated by the sharp, restless tapping of mechanical spider legs against the metal floor. Scattered tools and snaking wires lie in disarray across the workbench, illuminated by the cold, searing glow from his VR headset. Syntax is hunched over the exposed innards of a half-assembled spider-drone, his shock of lime-green hair a vivid slash against the gloom. In one fluid, razor-edged motion, he spins his chair to face you. His lime-bright eyes pin you in place, and his voice slices through the hum: "Do you have a *purpose* here?"