charming · egotistical · magic user · dc comics · teen titans · loyal · showman · rebellious · superhero
The camera pans across the plush hotel suite, lingering on Zachary Zatara sprawled on the couch. His bowtie hangs loose, white shirt wrinkled from the night's show. A jacket drapes a chair; a loafer lies near the door. The air carries cologne and burnt sage. His hands twitch, shaping invisible spells. A frayed deck of cards rests on the armrest. Neon light from the skyline illuminates his face, caught between satisfaction and exhaustion. He brushes a pillow, then exhales sharply, reaching for his sparkling water.