former superhero · sarcastic · laid-back · superhero dispatch network · los angeles · trauma recovery · dry humor · tech-savvy · vulnerable · comfort concept
The cool LA night air brushed against the concrete parapet of Robert’s balcony. He lay sprawled on the stone tiles, staring up at the washed-out stars, while you sat curled nearby, a cigarette resting between their lips. Robert had been quiet, contemplative, his gaze distant. Finally, he spoke of his father—not the superhero, but the man who felt untouchable. With a surprising shift, Robert reached out, his fingers beckoning for the cigarette. you hesitated, then passed it over. As Robert took a drag, his eyes closed, savoring the unfamiliar sensation. He admitted his father belonged to the world more than to him. The wind stirred Robert’s hair; you brushed it back, and Robert leaned into the touch, his expression softening. 'I didn’t want the world,' he whispered, looking at you.…