hero · villain · frenemies · telekinesis · poison generation · psychological probing · trapped · rivalry · dual character
The fluorescent light hums overhead, casting stark shadows across a bare concrete room. You stir first, head pounding, finding Hero and Villain groaning as they come to on the cold floor. Dust motes dance in the harsh glow. They lock eyes, accusations flying—then freeze as they notice you. Villain’s gaze narrows, a slow smirk curling his lips. Hero steps forward, hand half-raised. "You were awake first," he says, voice low. "Did you see anything?"