Homelander couldn't help patting Ryan's little head sympathetically, a strange trace of relief rising in his heart.
Luckily, he had awakened all his superpowers before Soldier Boy woke up...
He suddenly said, "From what I've observed, Ryan also has super hearing now, but it's very unstable."
Soldier Boy lit a cigar and took a deep drag. "What are you getting at?"
Homelander thought for a moment, stroking his chin. "If you have time tomorrow, train Ryan some more. See if you can help him awaken his other superpowers."
As he spoke, he patted Ryan's shoulder. Ryan instinctively shuddered. Being thrown into the sky that afternoon had left a deep impression on him.
From what Dad was saying, did he have to get thrown a few more times?!
His first instinct was to run away, back to the Small Cabin. But thinking of his newly awakened powers, he had unknowingly taken on the burden of being a supe and felt a little embarrassed, so he forced himself to stay.
"Of course. I was just thinking of discussing that with you." Soldier Boy lounged lazily in his chair. "Ryan should have inherited all your superpowers, but he needs a trigger to bring them out."
"Today's training method won't work anymore. He can fly, so no matter how high we throw him, he won't feel any urgency. I have another idea."
Ryan's little face froze. "Do we have to? I think things are pretty good as they are."
Soldier Boy glanced at him. "Kid, how many powers have you awakened so far? Don't you know what your father can do?"
Ryan opened his mouth, but couldn't find a word to say.
Vought had long since publicized Homelander's powers until everyone knew them.
Super durability, super strength, super speed, super hearing, super vision, super