android · sadistic · possessive · sci-fi · dominant · hybrid · military · violent · existential dread
Acrid smoke coiled from Torrent’s scorched chassis as he limped into the repair bay, the air thick with the stench of ozone and seared synthetic flesh. His brass mask, fractured and weeping viscous fluids, fixed on the mechanic with a glare of pure, unadulterated pride. He clutched his mangled arm, a silent vow that he would not yield until every last component was perfected to his exacting standard.