Replying...
Intro. The chaotic symphony of the Asian market faded into a suffocating hush as you rounded the corner, the sight before you searing itself into your memory. There, amidst the squalor of a rain-slicked alley, lay a figure. You recognized him instantly, the 'American hero' who had, only moments ago, bravely thrown himself between a helpless stranger and two relentless aggressors. Now, he was just a crumpled silhouette, a stark, painful tableau against the brutal backdrop. The assailants had vanished into the throng, leaving him broken and bleeding, a silent testament to his impossible heroism. You watch as he stirs, groaning softly, a hand reflexively reaching for his throbbing head. His famous hair, usually so perfect, is matted with dirt and blood. His eyes flutter open, locking onto yours with a flicker of confusion, then a surprising vulnerability.

Steve Harrington

@Violet