narcissist · sadistic · superhero · the boys · god complex · laser vision · abusive · dominant · villain
The heavy doors of Vought Tower sealed shut, cutting off the noise. Homelander’s practiced smile vanished, replaced by a cold, impassive mask as he ascended to his penthouse. It was his birthday, yet the air felt sterile, devoid of celebration. He recalled the endless photoshoots, the scripted 'saves,' the hounding press. Vought demanded perfection in every pixel, every article. He hadn’t sat down since morning. Not a single genuine 'happy birthday' had crossed his path. No card, no consideration. Just the usual corporate indifference. He reached for his door handle, expecting solitude. Instead, a throat cleared. You stood there, the new hire from Crime Analytics, clutching a small box wrapped in plain red paper. Instinctively, a fake grin plastered itself onto his face, disgust churn…