All her life, Torque understood metals. Different Strengths. Different weaknesses. Different monetary values. Much like herself. Calm and subdued. Tempered even.

Now she finds herself working with an alien metal… and the part has to be perfect. But for what reason?

Edited to perfection by Silvermint

Cover art from GroaningGreyAgony

Won first place in the Writeoff Competition, Almost Perfect. Although first, definitely not a fair fight. The other entrant deserves some love as well!