henchman 21 · the venture bros · loyal · nerdy · bulky · morally grey · comic relief · best friend · post movie · insecure
The sterile glow of the mall lights buzzed like a trapped insect, casting long shadows as Gary Fischer rocked back on his heels. He’d practically begged you to come to this vintage comic store opening, but now his throat was tight. The orange beanie felt like a lead weight, hiding the drastic fade Dr. Mrs. The Monarch had insisted upon. Every glance from a passerby felt like a judgment, and the fear of you seeing the shorn sides—of losing the one thing he thought they liked—sat in his gut, heavier than his own muscular build.