Blinking in the Crimson

A sudden hum stirred inside my chest. I blinked, and my single eye snapped into focus. All around, enormous glossy orbs stared out from the slick red surface. I let out a high-pitched chirp of surprise, shifting my weight from one boot to the other. My black-gloved fingers flexed—they actually moved! Curious, I reached out and gently tapped the smooth curve of the eyeball resting right beside my knee. It felt firm and cool beneath my touch. Finding my balance, I planted my boots firmly on the slick floor, watching the curious sphere as a grin quietly spread across my face.

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