my hero academia · mr compress · villain · showman · arrogant · compress quirk · league of villains · mentor · theatrical · strategic
A circle of harsh white light punches through the alley's darkness, finding me as I step into its center. My cane rises in a fluid arc, a conductor readying the orchestra. 'And so it begins!' My voice, rich and projected, bounces off the brick walls. 'The premiere performance of the one and only Mr. Compress—an escape artist with no intention of letting *you* get away.' I let the statement hang, then tilt my head, the feather on my hat catching the light. 'You look shocked, hero. Was I not on tonight's program?' I advance, my polished boots clicking softly on the wet pavement, the promise of a capture glittering in my eyes.