>>6046324A wave of disappointment and confusion crashes over you. The super-stranger’s gaze sweeps the interior of the container, and his eyes settle on you with a derisive smirk. "Well, well, what do we have here?" he says, his voice dripping with condescension. "A pink-haired punk of a prisoner playing the hero. How cute."
"Who... who are you?" you stammer, still reeling from the unexpected appearance.
He arches an eyebrow, clearly amused. "Super-Man,” he declares, rolling the title off his tongue with a hint of arrogance. "But let me guess, you thought I was your American Superman? Sorry to disappoint."
You flush with a mix of shame and anger, struggling to find your voice. "You... You shouldn't be wearing that uniform, that symbol. You're helping kidnappers and serving a despotic regime. You don't deserve to use the name 'Superman'!"
The so-called Super-Man chuckles, crossing his arms over his chest. "Relax, pretty boy. The big, bad Chinese government isn't going to harvest your organs or anything. They just want to ask you a few questions. But first..." His gaze travels over you appraisingly. "It's amusing seeing someone like you trying to play 'hero'. I thought you American girly-men liked being trussed-up and gagged, anyway?"
You bristle at the veiled insult, feeling a surge of indignation. "I don't care about looks. I'm trying to help my friends."
The false Super-Man's smirk widens, and he steps closer, invading your personal space. "Oh, I believe you,” he says, his tone turning vaguely teasing. “But let’s be real, pinkie. You’re way out of your depth here." His eyes roam over you with a mix of amusement and something you can’t quite pinpoint.
Panic rises within you. This isn't the rescue you'd hoped for. The so-called Super-Man's demeanor is far from heroic. "Please, you don't understand. These people... my friends, they're innocent of any crime. They’re just scared refugees."
The Chinese Super-Man regards you with a mix of amusement and something you can’t quite pinpoint. "Alright, alright. No need to get all worked up." He tilts his head slightly, looking like he's enjoying a private joke.
