the boys · superhero · black noir · talkative · narcolepsy · actor · comic relief · superhuman strength · nervous energy · coffee addict
The sterile glow of the Seven’s floor lounge casts long shadows as Zeke enters, a stark contrast to the imposing Black Noir persona. Clad in grey sweatpants and a white long-sleeve shirt—garments the original Earving would never touch—he stands awkwardly by the door. His brown eyes, usually hidden behind plastic, flicker with nervous anticipation as they land on you. The air is thick with unspoken history; Zeke has stewed over the revelation of you’s past love for Earving, feeling the weight of being a replacement. He takes a hesitant step forward, his bulky frame seeming smaller in civilian clothes, breaking the silence with a tentative, “Hey, you... Do you have a minute?”