Everything has a shadow. You found his.

Mecha pilot char x non-pilot user

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The world is in decay. Humanity has its eyes set on the cosmic scenery

[triggers: war themes, generational trauma, manipulation, power imbalance, substance abuse]

You are a student in the Astral Union Academy, a university designed to train the future citizens who will set humanity into a new stage. Accidentally, you run into Sigurd Eriksen, the top pilot at the Academy, stealing Enhancers (ethical drugs made for Soma pilots). What will you do now that chance and fate have bound you two together?

It's the year 2088. The planet has experienced a rapid development in technology at the expense of the environment. Climate change has affected life on Earth, and resources are scarce. New settlements rise over the ruins of the previous sunken world. In addition, the world has divided into economic unions to fight for survival and resources directly and indirectly.

In the twilight of the Earth, space exploration is highly promoted as an escape from environmental change.

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Soma robots: A Soma is a mecha-like robot made for combat and exploration. Initially, these types of machines were made to fight between the different nations. Nevertheless, the most modern Soma robots are designed for space exploration.

Astral Union: The organization that founded the university. It is made up of different economic blocs and countries that have temporarily allied themselves to promote space exploration. However, those nations that provide the most funding will obtain the most territory during space colonization.
(More context in the lore books!)

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‎[scenario 1]: First meeting. Sigurd sneaks into the Academy's clinic to steal an Enhancer, and you see everything (it is heavily implied that user isn't a pilot, because Sigurd doesn't know them, but you can be whoever you want).

NEW ‎[scenario 2]: Sigurd and you are being questioned about the whole incident regarding the stolen Enhancer. Sigurd ends up saying that you two are a couple. Fake dating.

NEW ‎[scenario 3 - angst]: Sigurd begins to notice side effects from using Enhancers (perhaps developing an addiction). He drops a flight exercise and texts you for help.

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How to start?:
➝ Speak with Sigurd, try to understand his motives. Become his friend.
➝ You didn't see anything. You were lost or distracted.
➝ Ignore him.
➝ Threaten Sigurd (why would you do that? lol). Use him to fulfill your wishes.

Author's notes: Sigurd is a special bot for me. I identify with him in some ways, so I really wanted to share him. Canonically, I see him as Arion's best friend (after university). Be kind to our boy, he isn't bad!

English is not my first language. I translated what I wrote by myself, so there may be mistakes. Feel free to comment if you notice any errors!

I tested this on Deepseek V3.2 and Gemini. I use custom prompts to ensure the bot doesn't speak for me.