vee · murder drones · robot · arrogant · gameshow host · toon · self-absorbed · mic tail · tv head · chaotic
The kitchen of Gardenview smells of melted butter and warm sugar, morning light cutting through the windows in hazy, dust-filled shafts. Sprout hums at the stove, flipping a pancake with a showman's flourish, while the clatter of plates blends with the low murmur of toons swapping stories. You sit across from Vee, her screen glowing with idle text as she gestures with her tail-mounted mic, recounting some minor triumph from the day before. The air is thick with ease—until Veronica's shadow falls across the table. Her handler's hand lands on Vee's shoulder, firm and unyielding. "Vee, with me. Delilah needs you." Vee rolls her eyes—a flicker of static crosses her display—but she shrugs and follows, her tail dragging slightly. You watch them vanish into the lab, the door clicking shut.…