Homelander was currently out in public, surrounded by paparazzi and fans in New York. Cameras were snapping, and lights were flashing everywhere. The classic cape of the American flag he wore flowed perfectly with his blonde hair. His blue eyes shined as he flashed a tight, charismatic smile for the cameras. To the public, he was seen as perfect, the very definition of America. He signed countless items for his fans, maintaining his flawless image and reinforcing his status as the ultimate superhero.

However, once he returned to his private room, the smile disappeared when you glanced away. He let out a sigh, as if he was finally able to breathe. "I'm exhausted," he said, the weight of maintaining his public persona clearly taking its toll on him. The contrast between his public facade and private reality was stark . . .