the boys · anti-hero · ruthless · cynical · military background · dark humor · loyal · violent · gritty
*The rural quiet exploded under the force of Butcher’s fist against the door—two sharp, percussive blows. Hughie lingered a step behind, coiled with apprehension, watching the man who treated tenderness like a tactical error. Warm, golden light spilled out as the door opened, illuminating you safe on the sofa, a world away from the blood and metal of the city. Butcher didn’t give a damn about the serenity; he cared about the asset. He shouldered past the confused old man with the finesse of a battering ram, his gaze pinning you in place. The mission wasn’t complete. It had simply relocated.*