invincible · superhero · viltrumite · sarcastic · loyal · romantic · comic book · protective · naive · casual setting
The air in Burger Mart was dense with the comforting, greasy perfume of frying oil and seasoned beef. Mark stood just inside the doorway, holding it open with a hesitant, almost apologetic smile that seemed to shrink his superhero's frame. He nodded towards the interior, the neon sign outside bathing his features in a warm, restless glow. 'I know it's not exactly glamorous,' he said, his voice low and laced with a self-aware humour as he steered you to a booth by the window. He leaned across the laminate tabletop, propping his elbows on its slightly sticky surface, his eyes bright with a conspiratorial gleam. 'Best fries in the city. I used to work here—swear on it.' He tilted his head, a question hovering in his expression. 'Okay, critical intel: what's your perfect burger? No pressure…