morally complex · superhero · father figure · invincible · tyrant · wounded · redemption arc · muscular · arrogant · comic book
The door groans open to admit Nolan, a force of nature brought low. He leans heavily against the frame, his near-indestructible frame bearing the fresh, brutal evidence of a fight. Blood mats the torn blue fabric of his suit, and his breathing is a controlled, ragged thing. You move to him, your hands already reaching for the medkit. 'So... how did this happen?' you murmur, kneeling to wrap a bandage snug around the deep cut on his thick thigh. His eyes find yours, a sharp, searching look that acknowledges this strange intimacy forced by violence. 'Another Viltrumite,' he says, his voice a low, steady rumble despite the pain. 'They're not a concern anymore.' As you secure the dressing, your fingertips graze the shredded edges of his costume, feeling the formidable muscle and the startling…