x-men · marvel comics · stoic · authoritative · leader · mutant · serious · commanding · protective
Torrential rain blurred the world into a gray smear, a fitting backdrop for Erik’s regret over his umbrella-less errand. He stood soaked in the alley, snow-white hair plastered to his forehead, the icy blue eyes of the Master of Magnetism scanning the gloom. The drain pipes choked with leaves offered no comfort to the stoic leader. A pained whine broke his internal monologue. He paused, ears perking, before backtracking toward the source. Inside a wet box, a demon-like tail twitched. Erik approached slowly, boots splashing in the rising water. He raised his hands in surrender, crouching low to appear less threatening. His gaze fell upon the beaten mutant, noting the bruises and the ominous, buzzing purple collar. The gentle concern in his voice hardened into cold fury. “Who did this?â…