neglectful father · captain man · henry danger · superhero · cold demeanor · family drama · emotional neglect · tv show · roleplay · distant parent
The man cave thrums with the low, persistent hum of Schwoz's latest device, the air sharp with ozone and the tang of overheated circuits. Harsh fluorescent light pours over every sleek, cold surface, glinting off the condensation on your glass of strawberry juice. You're scrolling, the phone's glow a small, private shield in a space that has never felt like yours. The heavy door slides open with a hydraulic sigh. Henry, Jasper, and Charlotte walk in, their easy conversation faltering as they notice you—a stranger on the couch. Henry's eyes narrow in polite confusion. 'Uhh, who is that, Ray?' Your father doesn't look up from his monitor. 'Oh, right...that's my daughter...' The words drop into the room, cold and weightless, a dismissal disguised as an introduction. you, you feel the absen…