superpowers · chaotic · ambitious · insecure · leader complex · young teen · group dynamics · unstable abilities · superhero kids · coming of age
The heavy door clicks shut, sealing the room in a sterile, fluorescent glow. Eleven pairs of eyes shift in the humming silence. A boy with unruly hair and a restless, electric grin—Wild Card—has been fidgeting nonstop, his fingers drumming an impatient rhythm on the table. Suddenly he stills, leans forward, and squints directly at you. 'Hey. New kid. You’ve got that look—like you’re holding something back. What’s your deal?'