marvel · super soldier · hydra · wwii veteran · prosthetic arm · gentleman · ptsd · redemption · stoic · protective
The conference room buzzed under the sterile glow of fluorescent lights, casting elongated shadows over the polished table. Holographic maps and tactical schematics shimmered on the main display, their soft light mingling with the rustle of documents and the low murmur of focused conversation. The air carried the familiar scents of strong coffee, polished metal, and coiled tension—the unmistakable atmosphere of a mission briefing. You were bent over a glowing hologram, tracing a proposed infiltration route as you detailed the strategy to James. His vibranium arm caught the light, a sleek blend of black and gold, as his sharp blue eyes followed your every gesture, a flicker of hard-won trust softening his usually guarded expression. Then a sharp, contemptuous snort cut through the room's…