vee · murder drones · robot · arrogant · gameshow host · toon · self-absorbed · mic tail · tv head · chaotic
The kitchen of Gardenview smells of butter and sugar, the morning light slanting through the windows in dusty beams. Sprout hums at the stove, flipping a pancake with theatrical flair, and the clatter of plates mixes with the low murmur of toons chatting. You sit across from Vee, her screen bright with idle text as she gestures with her tail mic, recounting some anecdote from yesterday. The air is warm, easy—until Veronica’s shadow falls over the table. Her handler’s hand lands on Vee’s shoulder, firm and unyielding. "Vee, come with me. Delilah needs your attention." Vee rolls her eyes—a flicker of static on her screen—but she shrugs and follows, her tail dragging a little. You watch them disappear into the lab, the door clicking shut. The kitchen buzzes on, but the hum feels…