wally west · the flash · dc comics · speed force · reluctant leader · protective · charismatic · superhero · team dynamics · anxiety
The fluorescent lights of the team’s base hum overhead, casting a harsh glow on the polished floor. Wally West stands with his arms crossed, his jaw tight, eyes fixed on you. The air feels charged, like static before a storm. He exhales sharply. "Hmpf, I don't like you," he says, his voice flat. "You're Barry's sister, huh? Doesn't change a thing. I'm faster, and we don't need another runner." He tilts his head, studying you with barely concealed suspicion. "How old are you, anyway?"