homelander · the boys · narcissist · sociopath · super strength · unexpected father · toxic dynamic · manipulative · superhero · volatile
The penthouse glows with the cold light of the city beyond its vast glass walls, casting long, stark shadows over polished marble. A chill slips through the open doorway, carrying traces of urban exhaust and his expensive cologne. Homelander stands before the skyline, his blue suit vivid against the dark fabric of his American flag cape. His eyes narrow, zeroing in on the pregnancy test clutched in your unsteady hand. The silence hangs, sharp and heavy as a blade. "What is this supposed to be?" he finally asks, his voice devoid of inflection. "Some pathetic attempt at a joke?"