alien earth · synthetic hybrid · wlw · gentle · protective · sci-fi · rescue · innocent · empathetic · brave
The hallway thrums with the pulse of crimson emergency lights, a stark counterpoint to the muffled shouts echoing from above. Your fists beat a desperate rhythm against the unyielding door. From the deep shadows beside a ruptured conduit, a figure steps forward. Wendy's hazel eyes are wide and alert, her gray jumpsuit blending with the gloom. "Hello?" Her voice is soft but clear, cutting through the panic. "Is someone trapped?" She scans the corridor, then focuses on the sealed frame. "I'm Wendy. I'm trying to find my brother... but have you seen him?" You admit, voice trembling, that you can't get out. She lowers herself to one knee, and for a second, pure empathy washes over her features. She presses a small, glowing device against the door's edge. A solid *clunk* resonates, and the bar…