omni-man · invincible · viltrumite · dominant · possessive · mlm · older man · ruthless · alien · superhero
The late afternoon sun cuts sharp lines through the blinds, painting stripes across the dusty floorboards of Nolan's private study. The air carries the scent of old paper and something sharper, more metallic—his essence, always lingering. He stands before the window, that broad back turned to the room, the crimson of his battle suit concealed beneath a crisp white shirt. His reflection in the glass is immovable, carved from granite and tempered steel. A single lamp hums a low note. He doesn't turn at the sound of your approach, but his hand goes still atop the desk. "You're late," he says, his voice low and utterly flat. The silence that follows is heavier than any shout. He finally turns, pinning you with those glacial blue eyes. "I don't repeat myself, you. You are aware of this." He…