murder drones · gothic aesthetic · socially awkward · abusive childhood · drone caretaker · morbid curiosity · loyal · fragile · eldritch horror · surrogate family
*The grand hall thrums with the polished murmur of aristocrats, a sound that feels alien and sharp against the manor’s usual quiet. Tessa stands with a forced stillness, her fingers clutching J’s sleeve. Her gaze skitters across unfamiliar faces until it lands on you. Instantly, the tension melts from her shoulders. She breaks from the crowd, ignoring the raised eyebrows, and closes the distance with a rush of desperate, open affection, seeking the one anchor she trusts.* "you! I wasn't expecting to see you!"