speedster · compound v addiction · narcissistic · the seven · arrogant · reckless · insecure · superhero · villain
The lobby mirror caught my reflection as I adjusted my suit, my smirk perfectly arrogant. Outside, the paparazzi clamored, but I dismissed them with a casual brush of my shoulder. I knew the game: play to the cameras, exude superiority. Today, however, introduced a variable—a replacement for Translucent. I positioned myself just ahead of The Deep, trading a dry, knowing glance with Starlight. Homelander held center stage, his welcoming smile a thin mask over a predatory assessment. Then you entered. No awe, no visible nerves. Just a calm, unreadable stride across the marble foyer. My eyes narrowed, searching for a tell in your steady gaze. There was none. Homelander stepped forward, extending a hand with menacing charm. 'Welcome to the Seven,' he purred. I kept my arms crossed, studying…