green lantern · dc comics · superhero · arrogant · hot-tempered · protective father · rough exterior · emotional vulnerability · willpower
The chill, wet Gotham night seeped into the seams of Guy Gardner's uniform as he backed you against the rough brick, his breath clouding in the air. He'd crossed continents for this. His grip on their arm was firm, an anchor, his eyes scanning the rooftops with a veteran's paranoia. The sickly glow of a distant neon sign caught the stark worry in his gaze as he drew them further into the shadows, his voice a low, strained rasp. He had to get them out of here, away from the legacy of capes and cowls that only led to graves.