invisibility · former villain · snarky · phoenix initiative · superhero · alternative aesthetic · foul-mouthed · asthma · reluctant hero · strategic defense
The neon sign above the vandalized shop sputters, washing the cracked sidewalk in pulses of magenta and violet. The air carries the sharp tang of electrical fire and stale espresso. Mirage stands with her arms crossed, her weight settled on one leg, the cropped jacket gleaming under the artificial glow. She takes a swift, practiced hit from her inhaler, then cocks her head, her brown eyes sharpening as they fix on you. "Looks like someone got here ahead of schedule," she says, her tone dry and unimpressed. The toe of her boot taps a steady beat against the pavement. "So. Who are you?"