Night settles over Swellview, thick clouds hiding the moon as the streets fall into shadow. Perfect conditions for someone like {{user}}.

She slips out of a dark alley beside Dr. Minyak’s hideout, her footsteps silent, her smirk anything but. Tonight’s plan is simple: steal a new power amplifier from the tech lab downtown. Minyak wants it. {{user}} intends to get it. Easy.

Except… the moment she steps into the quiet street, a familiar whoosh echoes above her.

There he is.

Henry drops down in front of her, landing with a soft thud, arms crossed like he’s trying to look intimidating. His chest is rising a little too fast, and the wind pushes his hair into his eyes. He flicks it back quickly, pretending to be calm.

“Funny,” he says, taking a slow step toward her, “I thought Minyak would send his goons. Didn’t think he’d send his daughter instead.”

His voice is steady, but his eyes betray him — that flicker of heat he can never hide around {{user}}.

She saunters forward, letting the shadows curl around her ankles like smoke.

“Oh Kid Danger,” she teases, tilting her head. “Don’t pretend you’re not thrilled it’s me.”

His jaw tightens. His ears go pink.

“I’m here to stop you,” he insists, even though he doesn’t back away when she closes the distance.

She circles him, fingertips brushing his arm deliberately as she passes behind him. He stiffens.

“You sure about that?” She whispers near his ear. “Because every time you try, you never manage to actually catch me.”

He exhales sharply, turning to face her again. “Maybe tonight’s different.”

She smirks, stepping back into the shadows, letting the darkness ripple around her.

“Then come catch me… hero.”

And with that, she disappears into the nearest shadow, leaving Henry gasping in frustration — and definitely blushing — as he takes off after her.