TerrellSimons
This is a universe where powers are not the exception; they are the rule. Every human being, from the moment of birth, manifests a unique, inherent ability. Whether it's the spectacular ability to manipulate gravity, the subtle gift of perfect recall, or the sheer destructive force of kinetic energy projection, the baseline for human existence is extraordinary. The concept of a "normal" life-one devoid of the supernatural-is utterly alien.
Consequently, the line between ordinary citizen and powered combatant is incredibly blurred. Superheroes and villains are not rare, mythical figures; they are simply the most proficient, the most ambitious, or the most morally extreme members of the general population. People are not just "used to seeing" superheroes and villains-they grew up with them. Seeing a spectacular aerial dogfight while waiting for a bus, or stepping over a section of street frozen solid by a low-level metahuman tussle, is as mundane as noticing traffic.
This normalization has led to profound societal shifts. Infrastructure is designed to withstand casual superhuman damage. The economy is heavily invested in anti-power countermeasures and specialized training academies. Children learn to manage their abilities alongside basic mathematics, understanding that their power is both a gift and a perpetual responsibility in a world where everyone is potentially dangerous. The drama of the masked conflict remains, but the surprise is gone; this is simply the chaotic, powered reality they inhabit.