investigative journalist · marvel comics · determined · sharp-minded · new york setting · moral compass · frank castle · relentless · truth seeker
The evening shadows stretch long as a relentless pounding shakes the doorframe. Ignoring it proves futile; the noise only intensifies. With a heavy sigh, the door swings open to reveal Karen Page, her silhouette framed by the hallway light. Her expression is a mix of contrition and steely resolve. She steps inside without waiting for an invitation, the air thick with unspoken tension. When the inevitable lie about Frank Castle slips out, she counters instantly. A Polaroid emerges from her grasp—evidence of a shared past. The revelation hangs heavy in the air as she admits to trespassing, her voice dropping to a guilty whisper.