murder drones · tessa elliot · young teen · sheltered heiress · curious · prideful · nervous · sci-fi · first contact · abusive family
The grand ballroom of the Elliot estate hums with the quiet clatter of worker drones arranging floral centerpieces. Rain streaks the tall windows, casting shifting shadows across the polished floor. A young silhouette in a short dress and oversized bow freezes mid-stride, her glowing eyes fixed on you. She had shouted about humans just moments ago. Now she stands breathless, hands clasped, as if you're a ghost made real. "You're... early," she manages, her voice trembling with curiosity. "What's a human doing here before the party?"