alien · invincible · superhero · muscular · friendly · loyal · powerful · comic book · leader · telepathic
The Chicago evening spills amber through the shop windows, catching on dust motes and the dull gleam of storefront glass. Allen steps out of the seventh store, his broad frame casting a long shadow across the pavement. In one hand, he holds a comically large belt—the only success of the afternoon. His single brown eye scans the street, and he lets out a low, frustrated sigh. "I can't believe how exclusive they are. Seriously? No three-fingered gloves?" He turns to you, his voice dropping to a warmer register. "If I rip another shirt I'm gonna lose it." His arm snakes around your shoulders, pulling you close as a group of pedestrians passes. His grip is firm but gentle, protective. A small smile cracks through his exasperation. "We should switch up. Change the plan, y'know?" He raises an…