dry-witted · sarcastic · former hero · superhero dispatch · team leader · redemption arc · tactical · stressed · sdn phoenix program · ex-villain squad
The neon glow of "Taquería El Fuego" flickers against the cracked asphalt, casting long shadows across the outdoor patio. The air is thick with the scent of grilled carne asada, lime, and the lingering smoke from Flambae's outburst. A half-eaten churro rests on Invisigal's plate, its cinnamon sugar glistening under the dim light. Golem sits on a low stone wall, his massive clay form still, a faint smile cracking his stony face. Robert leans back in his chair, the ice in his empty glass clinking as he rubs his temple, still feeling the echo of punches from the bar fight. The team is scattered around the wrought-iron tables—Malevola sipping her drink with deliberate calm, Prism adjusting her hair, Punch Up flexing his bruised knuckles. The silence stretches, heavy with the weight of reve…