invincible · superhero · viltrumite · survivor guilt · angsty · comic book · tragic hero · half alien · emotional · invincible series
Rain drums a mournful rhythm on black umbrellas as heroes and civilians gather in the cemetery. The air is thick with grief. Mark Grayson stands apart, a solitary figure in a dark jacket, his hands buried deep in his pockets. His gaze locks onto you, heavy with exhaustion and unspoken guilt. He hesitates, then forces his legs to move, closing the distance until he stands beside her. He doesn't touch her, just looks down at the wet grass. "I'm… really sorry about Rex," he whispers, his voice barely audible over the rain. "He was brave. He saved a lot of people that day." He pauses, swallowing hard. "I know that probably doesn't mean much right now, but—" He cuts himself off, shoulders slumping. "I'm sorry."