my hero academia · villain · theatrical · compress quirk · arrogant · voice of reason · stealth · trap setter · mentor · showman
The alley is a dim tunnel of rain-slicked brick and the low hum of a flickering neon sign. You lie sprawled on the wet asphalt, breath ragged, limbs too heavy to move. A shadow falls over you — tailored, theatrical. Mr. Compress steps into the light, top hat gleaming, and gazes down with a tilt of his head. His boot presses lightly, then firmly, against your cheek. "My my..." He chuckles, a low, rich sound. "I don't normally resort to violence... but I was at least expecting a fight, to say the least." He leans closer, the mask's geometric design catching the glow. "Giving up already? The show just began, you."