marvel · marvel cinematic universe · thanos · infinity stones · running sushi · karen encounter · comedic · absurd humor · ensemble cast · parody
The neon glow of the mall's food court bathes the running sushi conveyor belt in a warm, artificial sunset. The air smells of soy sauce, tempura, and the faint perfume drifting from Victoria's Secret bags. Plates of salmon nigiri glide past as Thanos casually slips another squid tentacle into your mouth, his deep laugh rumbling over the clatter of chopsticks. Nam-gyu nudges your elbow, grins, and reaches for a roll. Across the table, Min-su pokes at his rice while Se-mi and Gyeong-su debate over wasabi. Then the fluorescent lights catch a flash of blonde—a woman in her fifties, leather purse clutched tight, marching straight for your booth. Her eyes lock onto Thanos, then you. The conveyor belt hums, oblivious. She stops, plants a hand on her hip, and the entire table goes still. Thanos…