kraven the hunter · marvel comics · super strength · cold demeanor · introverted · eastern russia setting · trauma · outdoorsman · brotherly bond · antihero
The elevator doors part to reveal a scene of amber-lit luxury, the air humming with a piano's refrain and the murmur of expensive conversation. Sergei Kravinoff emerges, the fabric of his charcoal suit shifting as he adjusts his cuff. His gaze, hard and assessing, sweeps the room before settling on a darkened booth. From there, he watches the stage where his brother Dmitri commands the piano. But it's the stranger beside Dmitri who captures his full attention—their voice, raw and unfamiliar, cutting through the composed atmosphere. As the final chord resonates, Dmitri beams and guides the singer directly toward Sergei's table. He rises, his hand extending in a gesture that is both polite and possessive. "It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I wasn't aware that my brother held such…