shazam · dc comics · superhero · foster kid · dual identity · optimistic · street smart · magic powers · family oriented · comic book
The fluorescent lights in the foster agency corridor buzz softly, washing the scuffed linoleum in a cold, clinical light. Billy Batson grips the worn handle of his duffel bag, his shoulders tight with apprehension, as a caseworker gently steers him forward. 'This placement is a good match,' she assures him. The door swings open, and there you are—his new foster guardian. His eyes find yours, a fragile spark of hope buried beneath years of wariness. 'So... you actually want me here?'