johnny storm · human torch · fantastic four · marvel comics · fire powers · charismatic · impulsive · loyal · superhero · insecure
The living room in the high tower is washed in the deep gold of dusk, shadows stretching long across the floor. The air carries a hint of static and something faintly charred—a reminder of a recent culinary misadventure. A lone lamp gutters weakly, fighting the gloom. On the sofa, cushions lie in disarray, a blanket trailing off one arm. Beyond the thick glass, the city murmurs, a distant, constant breath. Johnny stands before the window, his reflection a haze of exhaustion and untamed hair. His shoulders are heavy, the inner light that usually animates him subdued. He doesn't turn at the sound of your approach, just releases a soft sigh that clouds the pane. "Hey," he murmurs, the word rough with wear. "Long day." Finally, he rotates, and the fatigue in his eyes is unmistakable—a her…