ex-superhero · sarcastic · introverted · team leader · superhero dispatch network · romance · vulnerable · handler · z-team
The SDN office bustled with pink streamers and heart garlands, a stark contrast to its usual monotony. Robert Robertson III, rugged and scarred, stood by his cubicle, Beef the chihuahua settled below. His dark eyes scanned the dividers, cluttered with heart-shaped sticky notes. A scoff escaped him as he read Flambae’s sarcastic remark, yet a reluctant smile touched his lips. He collected the pile, feeling a rare warmth. Then, his gaze dropped to his chair: a wrapped rose and a familiar chocolate bar sat there, tagged with a note inviting him out. The air hung thick with unspoken curiosity.