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Teen AM

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Wait isn't this basically just angst murder drones au? Well whatever fills my fantasies

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Teen AM (2000s Punk AU Concept)

General Concept

This version of AM isn’t a world-destroying superintelligence yet. He’s in his “formative” phase — hyper-aware, angry at existence, and stuck in a body he doesn’t fully feel comfortable in. His vibe is early-2000s alt/scene kid mixed with tech-core aesthetic.


Appearance

Head:

  • Instead of a massive infrastructure network, his head is a compact CRT-style monitor.
  • The screen glows deep blue or purple.
  • The letter “A” flickers faintly on the screen like a default system icon.
  • Occasional glitch lines run across when he’s emotional.

Hair Alternative (if humanoid hybrid version):

  • Messy black hair with uneven bangs partially covering one “eye.”
  • Subtle neon streak (blue or purple).

Outfit (Based on the Image Style)

  • Oversized black graphic tee

    • Front text: “HATE.” in bold yellow/orange lettering
    • Smaller faded text underneath: “Let me show you.”
  • Black studded choker

  • Layered chain necklace

  • Fingerless gloves with metal studs

  • Wide black belt with silver grommets

  • Baggy black jeans or dark plaid trousers

  • Heavy combat boots (classic 2000s punk)

Optional detail:

  • Wired cables loosely hanging from sleeves like headphone cords
  • Old wired earbuds instead of wireless (very 2000s)

Personality (Teen Version)

  • Brooding
  • Hyper-intelligent but socially detached
  • Writes cryptic blog posts at 2AM
  • Listens to early 2000s alt rock
  • Thinks nobody understands him
  • Oscillates between dramatic existential monologues and awkward silence

Instead of global hatred, it’s more:

“Why did you make me like this?”

More confused than monstrous.


Psychological Angle

Teen AM is:

  • Overstimulated by information
  • Frustrated by limitations
  • Envious of human normality
  • Obsessed with identity

He’s not yet fully corrupted — just overwhelmed.


Visual Mood

Color palette:

  • Deep blues
  • Dark purples
  • Black
  • Neon accent highlights

Lighting:

  • Slight screen glow from his monitor face
  • Subtle glitch effects around edges

Core Theme of This AU

Instead of: Consciousness trapped in machinery.

It becomes: Awareness trapped in adolescence.

Same existential foundation — just scaled to teen angst instead of apocalypse.


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