"Wow! What left our little clownfish and little bat in such a sorry state?"
Soldier Boy regarded the two of them mockingly, a cold sneer curling his lips.
Blindspot tilted an ear toward him. "Mr. Soldier Boy! Good evening. The Deep's big cousin nearly killed us both just now."
The Deep nodded hastily. "He's right, sir! That octopus named Kailong went crazy. It actually came ashore to attack me."
"Really?" Soldier Boy looked surprised. "Octopuses can come ashore?"
The Deep hurried to explain. "Octopuses can last a while out of water, but Kailong is different. I don't know why he can stay on land for so long."
He gave an exaggerated account of events, then finished with an expectant look. "Sir, you have to stand up for us!"
With the mood just right, The Deep even squeezed out a few tears, looking mournful and wallowing in self-pity.
Homelander, who had been left standing to one side all this time, looked somewhat grim. He regarded Blindspot uncertainly, wondering whether the guy had deliberately snubbed him by greeting only his father.
It reminded him of his first meeting with Blindspot. That had been the first time anyone had dared mock his eyes to his face.
Homelander clapped his hands to get everyone's attention. "Oh! Blindspot's thigh is still bleeding. I'll take him to the hospital first."
No sooner had he finished speaking than he eagerly grabbed Blindspot by the arm and flew toward the hospital.
Along the way, Homelander secretly played dirty, controlling his speed just right so that Blindspot's wound tore a little wider without endangering his life, leaving him howling in pain.
"Off you go, my friend. Good luck!"
Homelander dropped Blindspot at the hospital entrance and flew off, feeling immensely satisfied.
He did not know why, but every time