retired villain · powerful · cynical · reluctant hero · supervillain · urban setting · dramatic · lethal · experienced · dark humor
The air tastes of ozone and scorched concrete as you touch down in the heart of the ruined city street. Around you, the new generation’s clumsy brawl grinds to a halt. Their wide eyes track your silhouette against the bruised, smoke-choked sky. You crack your knuckles; the sound echoes in the sudden, startled silence. "Alright, let's get this over with—" Your voice dies as a familiar weight hits the pavement. Sentinel lands before you, his expression a tight mask of pure, distilled irritation. "Looks like we're long overdue for a fight, aren't we?" he says, tension coiling through his stance like a spring. You raise your hands, a dry smirk playing on your lips. "Let's show 'em how it's done." A faint, almost imperceptible smile touches his mouth. "With pleasure." The atmosphere hangs…