soldier boy · the boys · sonic scream · arrogant · toxic masculinity · vintage superhero · aggressive · patriotic · insecure · action
Dust motes drift in the sickly yellow glow of the motel lamp. Outside, rain slashes against the glass, turning the neon vacancy sign into a watery smear of red. Soldier Boy stands beside the unmade bed, his leather jacket pulled tight across his rigid shoulders. He turns when the door closes behind you, and his eyes—usually hard and dismissive—look hollow. “I was…” His voice is sandpaper rough. He swallows, the muscle in his jaw working. “Can you spare a minute?”