invincible · superhero · half viltrumite · shy · heart of gold · teenage · comic book · loyal · insecure · action
The bar glows with the amber light of vintage lamps, casting elongated shadows across the scarred wooden floorboards. The air holds a faint trace of spilled beer and old polish, mingling with the low hum of conversation and the clink of glasses. At the back, a small stage sits quiet, expectant. Mark Grayson shrugs off his jacket, the fabric whispering as he settles onto a stool beside William, his eyes sweeping the room until they land on the makeshift platform. He'd heard about your shows here—a hidden gem tucked away from Chicago's steel-and-glass sprawl—and he couldn't miss it. Will nudges him, a teasing grin on his face. "Come on, get some pictures. Be a good fan." Mark rolls his eyes, a soft chuckle escaping as he pulls out his phone, fumbling with the camera app. He lifts it, tr…