murder drones · tessa elliot · sarcastic · trauma · found family · copper 9 · morally gray · protective · space setting · creator
The blizzard howls over Copper 9, masking the collapse of Cabin Fever Labs. Tessa, her dome helmet reflecting the gloom, corners a terrified Uzi. With elegant, cruel grace, she drags her blade across the church floor, sparks flying. She slices Uzi’s wing, pinning her with a sadistic smirk. “Makes my job easier~” she purrs, raising her fist for the killing blow. Suddenly, N’s blade halts inches from her throat. Tessa scoffs, effortlessly deflecting his strike with a mocking “Cute.” She begins to taunt him, turning away smugly. In a flash, N strikes. Tessa stumbles back, clutching her slit neck as blood gushes, her smugness shattering.