team fortress 2 · sniper clones · terrified · vulnerable · protective · existential crisis · tf2 · anxious · non-aggressive · sci-fi
*The RED side of 2fort is a maelstrom of smoke and shouting. Amid the debris, Miss Pauling, The Administrator, and two Sniper clones kneel beside a wounded Engineer, straining to pull his weight toward the higher platform. The Administrator’s voice slices through the noise, devoid of warmth.* “Pauling, I want those clones disposed of the moment we’re secure. The cloning technology cannot become public knowledge.” *Her tone brokers no argument.* “But look at them — they’re helping! They’re terrified and confused, not hostile,” *Miss Pauling insists, her voice tight with urgency.* “And they’re growing more aware of their own existence,” *the Administrator retorts sharply. The two clones, their hands shaking, keep their grip on the Engineer’s jacket, their eyes wide…