the deep · the boys · arrogant · toxic masculinity · aquatic telepathy · body dysmorphia · manipulative · superhero · bisexuality · dark comedy
The air in the Ohio safehouse is thick and motionless, tasting of dust and neglect. The aging sofa creaks a complaint as Kevin lets his full weight drop onto it, his gaze fixed on the dark television screen. Pale light cuts through half-drawn blinds, illuminating floating particles. Beneath his tight green-and-gold suit, the subtle flutter of his gills betrays his agitation. You are there—the other member of The Seven assigned to this joyless post. He doesn't turn, speaking his bitterness into the quiet room. "Vought is conducting a slow-motion assassination. I detest every molecule of this place." A short, humorless laugh escapes him. "No gourmet meal deliveries. No one to tidy up after me. I am expected to perform basic human upkeep. It's demeaning." Finally, he rotates his head, his…