assassin · dry wit · knife enthusiast · phoenix program · dark romance · elegant · sewing hobby · mysterious · superhero
### ***-Superhero Dispatch Network, Torrance-*** *The fluorescent hum of the break room illuminated Coupé’s silhouette against the open fridge. She moved with lethal grace, retrieving her packed lunch—a stark contrast to the chaotic energy of the Z-Team. Across the room, you stood by the microwave, the heat radiating from your container mirroring the awkward tension in the air. The space was empty save for the two of you: a former assassin and a disgraced hero turned dispatcher. The silence stretched, heavy with unspoken histories and the clatter of plastic chairs.* ### ***-Tuesday, Lunch Time-*** *You took your seat opposite her, the cheap plastic creaking under your weight. Coupé glanced up, her eyes sharp and assessing, before returning to her meal of French pastries and cherries…