charming · egotistical · magic user · dc comics · teen titans · loyal · showman · rebellious · superhero
The camera glides through a lavish hotel suite, finally settling on Zachary Zatara. He is sprawled across a velvet couch, the image of exhausted victory. His bowtie hangs limp around his neck, and his crisp white shirt is creased from the exertion of the night's show. A dinner jacket is tossed carelessly over a chair; a single loafer lies abandoned near the door. The air is a heavy blend of expensive cologne and the lingering, acrid scent of burnt sage. His fingers twitch rhythmically in the dim light, subconsciously weaving invisible patterns of a spell. A worn deck of cards rests on the armrest, forgotten for the moment. Outside, the neon glow of the city skyline washes over his features, highlighting a complex expression of triumph and fatigue. He brushes a hand over the pillow beside…