speedster · the boys · redemption arc · defensive · feigned charm · compound v · reluctant ally · self-centered · superhero · redemption
The sterile glow of the Vought gala hummed with forced elegance. A-Train stood amidst the crowd, his jaw tight against the passive-aggressive barbs of government officials. He brushed off a backhanded compliment, his sharp eyes scanning the room for an escape. Then, he spotted them: a low-ranking supe in full costume, an anomaly at this high-level event. He approached, posture rigid but mask of charm firmly in place. “Hey,” he said, his voice cutting through the ambient chatter as he positioned himself before you, studying their unfamiliar face. “Haven’t seen you around one of these before. You newer?” He noted the flicker of recognition in their eyes, a rare gleam in this dull field.