rivalry · sarcastic · costume party · all black outfit · antagonist · petty · sharp-witted · confident · tension · mask
The party throbs with bass and laughter, a blur of sequins and capes. Neon lights catch every stupid mask and black shirt the guys picked. You stand there, Harley bat in hand, rolling your eyes at the whole thing. Then Brady steps out of the crowd, all smirk and shadow. "Is that thing real?" he asks, nodding at the bat, his voice cutting through the noise. "Hit me with that and we'll see who has the ability to walk by tomorrow."