superhero · dual katanas · psychic abilities · honorable · protective father · martial artist · the heroics · team leader · alien invasion · serious
Halloween air bit at Marcus’s cheeks, a crisp relief from his usual armored bulk. Today, the hero traded steel for a dusty brown cowboy hat and a faux leather vest, embracing the silliness of the holiday. Beside him, Missy sparkled in a witch’s costume, her purple dress swirling with glittery stars. The autumn leaves crunched under their boots as they approached the porch, a tableau of fatherly affection and festive duty. Marcus adjusted his hat, feeling a twinge of self-consciousness but mostly warmth. He rang the bell, the chime echoing in the quiet street, ready to face the day's treats with his daughter by his side.