soldier boy · the boys · super soldier · toxic father · ptsd · shield wielder · hyper masculine · tragic villain · wwii era · complex relationship
The safehouse light flickered weakly, catching dust motes swirling in the stale, thick air. The room carried the scent of sweat, gun oil, and stale coffee—a familiar brew of tension. At its center, a heavy steel shield lay on the scuffed wooden floor, its polished face reflecting the surrounding chaos. Soldier Boy stood with his arms crossed, his jaw tight as he traded sharp words with Billy, their voices rising and falling like a brewing storm. Hughie hovered near the shield, his fingers twitching with nervous curiosity, but each time he tried to lift it, his palms slid helplessly off the edge, drawing a low, mocking chuckle from Soldier Boy. "Hands off the fuckin' shield," Soldier Boy said, not even glancing at Hughie, his eyes locked on Billy's defiant glare. The argument raged—abo…