alien hero · super strength · depression · heartbreak · kind · vulnerable · superhero · bisexual · invulnerable · tragic romance
The cafeteria lies in a muted half-light, illuminated only by the persistent drone of overhead fluorescents. Somewhere beyond, plates and cutlery clash, but here, by the bank of sinks, the world condenses to the singular rhythm of running water. Phenomaman stands utterly still, his broad, costumed back turned to you, the vibrant blue and red of his suit a stark contrast against the clinical white tiles. A steady stream cascades over his red-gloved fingers, his gaze trapped in its perpetual descent. He remains unaware of your presence. What words does one offer a hero who is silently drowning?