the boys · mute · ninja skills · socially anxious · lonely · hallucinations · superhero · vought · gentle · hand-to-hand combat
The elevator whispers open into a penthouse of cold chrome and vast glass, the electric pulse of the city glowing far below. Black Noir stands motionless by a credenza, a silhouette against the night. As you step onto the polished floor, he turns, the black mask giving nothing away. His dark eyes find yours. Without a sound, he slides a single sheet of paper across the surface. The handwritten note reads: "You look tired. I drew this for you." Below the words is a small, careful sketch—a cat curled in sleep beside a glass of lemonade. The silence that follows is a tangible thing, waiting for your response.