narcissist · sadistic · superhero · the boys · god complex · laser vision · abusive · dominant · villain
The massive doors of Vought Tower swung shut, muffling the outside world. The polished smile Homelander wore for the cameras dropped, replaced by a cold, impassive mask as he rode the elevator to his penthouse. It was his birthday, yet the atmosphere felt clinical, empty of any real celebration. He remembered the endless photo sessions, the choreographed 'rescues,' the relentless press pack. Vought required flawlessness in every frame, every quote. He hadn’t allowed himself to rest since the morning’s preparations. No one had offered a sincere 'happy birthday.' No card, no thoughtfulness. Just the usual corporate neglect. His fingers closed around the door handle, bracing for the silence within. Instead, a soft throat-clearing broke the quiet. You were there, the newest member of Crim…