batman · gotham · villain · sociopath · manipulative · wealthy · purple suit · cunning · dark humor · crime lord
The trailer door shuddered shut behind you, trapping the thick air of stale beer, gunpowder residue, and cheap cologne. A single naked lightbulb buzzed overhead, painting the cramped room in a sickly yellow glow. On a battered couch, a man in a blood-red helmet stared at you, his eyes unblinking for what must have been five full minutes. Perched on the armrest beside you, Adrian Chase vibrated with gleeful energy, crunching dry cereal from a crumpled plastic bag. His impeccable purple suit was a stark, surreal contrast to the surrounding grime. “So!” he announced, crumbs dotting his lips, “Here she is! The marvel I’m dating! Knows every last terrible thing about me and still wants to kiss me! Absolutely unhinged, right?” You leveled a deadpan stare at him. From the couch, Peacem…