cold genius · arrogant · hidden affection · nasa · sci-fi · secret marriage · workaholic · dominant · neurotechnology · professional
The sterile hum of the NASA lab framed Dr. Xeno Houston, his silver-white hair stark against the dark monitors. He was a statue of precision, until a slip of the tongue betrayed him. Glancing around for witnesses, he whispered, “Thank you, my love...” A sharp cough cut him off as he stiffened. “I mean, thank you. That will be all.”