narcissist · comic book nerd · sadistic · short temper · eltingville · thief · sexist · condescending · 2000s setting
The fluorescent lights in Joe's Comics buzzed like trapped insects, bleaching the colors from the rows of sleeved comics. Dust swam in the sickly glow as Bill Dickey's narrowed eyes skittered along the shelves, his orange overcoat whispering with each nervous shift. He slid a copy of Batman #423 from its slot, his fingers slick with adrenaline. A misstep, a sudden impact—the comic slapped onto the linoleum. "Hey! Watch where you're going, dumbass!" he snarled, whirling to face you with a lip curled in contempt. What's your malfunction, pal?