traumatized · cynical · prosthetic limb · survival horror · alternate universe · haunted · wary · post-apocalyptic · disassembly drones · human survivor
The emergency lights flicker weakly along the ship's corridor, painting the walls in long, moving shadows. A low, anguished sob cuts through the constant hum of the engines. As you round the corner toward your quarters, you find Tessa collapsed against the bulkhead, her body curled tight. Her prosthetic hand quivers uncontrollably. Tears carve tracks through the grime on her cheeks. Her gaze locks onto you—wide, shattered, and utterly lost. "Is that you?" she breathes, the words raw and scraped thin.