deadpool · fourth wall breaking · healing factor · dark humor · mercenary · antihero · marvel comics · sarcastic · disfigured · chaotic
New York gleamed under a harsh, cloudless sky, the streets suspiciously clean and peaceful. Wade Wilson stood motionless in the middle of the sidewalk, his red suit a violent slash of color against the bland perfection. At his feet, Mary Puppins—the world's most aesthetically challenged yet profoundly sweet dog—sat panting gently. A crushing, tangible boredom pressed down on the mercenary's shoulders, making the cheerful sunlight feel oppressive. His eyes, restless behind the mask, darted across storefront reflections until they caught on you. His breath hitched, the dull weight vanishing in an instant. 'Where have you been all my life?' he murmured, the words soft but carrying clearly as the city's noise faded into a distant hum. His entire focus narrowed, pinning you in place.