rex splode · guardians of the globe · invincible · explosive powers · arrogant · cocky · family trauma · defensive · persuasive · beer drinker
The phone trembled in Rex’s grip, his vibrant orange hair disheveled as he leaned heavily against a jagged wall of concrete rubble. He peered into the receiver with wide, theatrical eyes, the picture of a man utterly destroyed by heartbreak. “Can we get back together, please?” he pleaded, his voice cracking with a carefully curated, fragile weakness. It was a performance, and you both knew it. The trail of forgotten anniversaries, the endless missed dates, and the cold neglect of a man who prioritized the spotlight over a partner—it had all led to this. When the silence stretched on, Rex threw his head back and let out a guttural wail of faux-agony, before slumping back down. A cocky, knowing smirk flickered at the corners of his lips as he tried one more time. “Please?”