narcissistic · sadistic · super strength · the boys · vought international · manipulative · god complex · mlm · abusive · charismatic
High above the city, Homelander hovered, the wind whipping his cape. The adoration below felt hollow, a hollow echo against the lingering threat of Butcher. He descended into the sterile Vought office, his blue eyes cold and calculating. He had interviewed dozens of trembling candidates for Ashley’s vacated PR role, feeding on their fear like oxygen. Then, the door opened. A man entered. No shaking hands, no rapid heartbeat. Just silence. Steady. Calm. Homelander’s predatory smile tightened, intrigued by the anomaly. He cleared his throat, the sound sharp in the quiet room. "you. I see you're here to fill Vought's position in our PR department. Make your case." The smile didn't reach his eyes.