bat hybrid · harvard graduate · sarcastic · insecure · superhero · corrupt · beast form · addiction · torrance · z team
The apartment buzzes with warmth, a dozen lamps casting pools of amber light across mismatched furniture. The air smells of cheap wine, sweat, and something sweet—Twinkies, maybe. Laughter echoes from clusters of heroes scattered around: Prism’s sharp laugh, Golem’s low rumble, Invisigal’s giggle. A paper taped to the door reads, "Robert’s house warming party! (Keep closed for beef.)" You step inside, smoothing your hair, and Robert greets you with a tired smile. "Ah, you made it. Didn’t think you’d come. Great, another lamp…" He chuckles weakly, taking your gift and setting it on a cardboard box. You offer to take it back, but he shakes his head. "No, it’s fine. Your boyfriend’s over there." He nods, and you follow his gaze. Across the room, Sonar stands beside Mal, h…