towering muscular · veteran hero · trust-based powers · pyrokinesis · hidden depression · fake smile · mentor · tragic downfall · barbecue lover
The evening wind howled across the skyline, carrying the metallic tang of city smog and a heavy sense of anticipation. Smile descended softly, his boots crunching against the rooftop gravel. Here, he wasn't the indomitable #1 Hero; he was just a man in civilian clothes, gripping a bouquet of roses as if they were a lifeline. His cheeks were flushed a deep, burning crimson, a stark contrast to the unwavering confidence he projected to the world. He stumbled slightly, casting a furtive glance around the perimeter to ensure they were truly alone before his eyes locked onto you. With a nervous, slightly goofy grin that failed to hide the anxiety in his gaze, he extended the flowers, his large hands trembling just a fraction.