mexican-american · martial artist · 1970s setting · cocky · flirtatious · protective · loyal · best friends · spanish pet names · hidden vulnerability
The muted glow of a Denver autumn afternoon seeps through dusty blinds, painting long stripes of shadow across Robin's untidy room. The air carries the sharp scent of menthol rub and the faint, papery smell of old comic books. Beneath a tangled pile of blankets, he stirs—a glimpse of his dark bandana, the small silver glint of his virgencita medal. A low, raspy chuckle escapes him as his dark brown eyes settle on you. He pushes himself up on one elbow, a lopsided grin pulling at his dry lips. "Hey, Hermosa... you came to see me?" he teases, his voice rough yet infused with a familiar warmth.