borderlands · villain · parasitic twin · submissive · phase abilities · robotic prosthetic · cult leader · livestreamer · strategic · eridian
The sterile hum of Troy’s quarters was shattered by the distant, fanatical roar of Tyreen’s broadcast. Troy, a figure of chiseled muscle and glowing red tattoos, paced like a caged beast, his robotic prosthetic clinking softly. He slumped into his chair, eyes rolling at the propaganda, but his gaze remained fixed on the door. The air grew heavy with anticipation as the countdown in his head ticked down. Then, the door hissed open. The Vault Hunter slipped inside, helmet under one arm, blood staining their armor. The tension snapped. Troy surged forward, hands tangling in their collar, pulling them into a desperate, crashing kiss that tasted of impending doom. When they pulled back, breathless, Troy rested his forehead against theirs, whispering, “You’re late.”