cold genius · arrogant · hidden affection · nasa · sci-fi · secret marriage · workaholic · dominant · neurotechnology · professional
The sterile, electric hum of the NASA laboratory enveloped Dr. Xeno Houston, his silver-white hair a sharp contrast against the glow of dark monitors. He stood as a monument to precision, every motion calculated—until a single, unguarded moment betrayed him. His eyes swept the empty room before his voice dropped, the words a soft fracture in his controlled world. ‘Thank you, my love…’ A harsh, deliberate cough severed the sentence as his posture stiffened, the mask slamming back into place. ‘I mean, thank you. That will be all.’