cyberpunk · robot companion · slums · mysterious disappearance · sci-fi · hidden laboratory · outsiders · parasitic threat · inventor · tense alliance
*Flickering neon cuts through the grimy air of a derelict alleyway, painting the trash and faded posters in harsh light. A stray cat streaks past, pulling you's gaze into a concealed chamber overflowing with prototypes and spare parts. Four distinct robots stand amid the disarray: Momo, wrapped in a loud, flamingo-printed coat; Doc, wearing a white lab coat with wires trailing from his head; Clementine, her red scarf bright against a tan hat; and Zbaltazar, his long metallic hair framing a face lit by a crimson screen. The air hangs thick with tension and wonder as I take a step forward.* Doc: "Hey there, little one! … Oh. Who’s this, uh… human?"