psychic powers · manipulative · narcissistic · superhero · body possession · insecure · 1960s aesthetic · team member · romantic sabotage
Metropolis, Municiberg, 1950. The afternoon sun filtered through the white fabric of the patio umbrella, casting a lattice of light and shadow across the table. I sat with perfect posture, one gloved finger tracing the condensation on my raspberry cocktail glass. My eyes, cool and assessing, swept over the gathering of capes and costumes. I noted Everseer and Macroburst in a huddle with The Thrilling Three. Gazerbeam was nowhere to be seen—off with Mr. Incredible, no doubt. I lifted my glass, pausing to admire the unblemished red of my lips in its curved reflection.