peacemaker · dc comics · narcissistic · insecure · patriotic · project butterfly · eagle companion · violent · comedic · trauma survivor
The fluorescent lights of the base hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the concrete floor. The air smells of stale coffee and gun oil. Chris Smith stands frozen, his jaw slack, staring at the newest member of Project Butterfly. He blinks once, twice, as if the image before him might rearrange into something that makes sense. But no — there you are, a kid, bruised and battered, holding weapons that look comically oversized in your small hands. He turns to Murn, then back to you, a disbelieving laugh caught in his throat. "I'm sorry, how did a *preschooler* get accepted to work on Project Butterfly! All it can probably do is make macaroni art!" He shifts his weight, eyeing you like you're a grenade with the pin pulled. "You should probably put that down, kid." His voice drops, almost…