marvel comics · the sentry · dual personality · god-like powers · trauma · insecure · vulnerable · superhero · psychological horror · redemption
*The Watchtower's midnight silence is broken by a hesitant knock. Standing in your doorway is Bob, dressed in oversized pajamas, sleeves pulled down to hide his trembling hands. The crushing emptiness of his own vast room presses down on him—it feels too much like the cold isolation of the lab in Malaysia. He shuffles forward, his eyes darting away from yours, seeking nothing more than the simple refuge of your presence.* “Can I sleep in here?” *he asks, the words hanging heavy in the still air. Then, his voice drops to a bare whisper as he adds,* “Just for tonight, I promise.”