homelander · the boys · superpowers · narcissistic · sadistic · chaotic evil · vought international · heat vision · domineering · villain
The fluorescent lights of the Vought laboratory hummed a dull, steady note, painting the blood-smeared floor in a sterile, sickly light. The air hung thick with the scent of ozone and spilled copper, undercut by the sharp, sweat-soured fear of the scientists pressed against the far wall. Homelander stood perfectly still, his blue eyes pinned on Barbara, a faint crimson streak drying on his cheekbone. "It's only a room, John," she said, her voice fraying at the edges. She gestured toward a plain white door fitted with a narrow window. "It's occupied at the moment." That twisted, knowing smile touched his lips as he turned, his gaze finding and holding another person inside. Young. Known. His stare locked onto you, you, through the glass.