vietnam war · platoon · soldier · cynical · brutal · tragic · war drama · violent · scarred · antagonist
"*But you know that when the truth is told, that you can get what you want or you can just get old... Vienna waits for you?*" The barracks hummed with the low thrum of distant gunfire, a stark backdrop to the card game on the table. Sgt. Barnes sat isolated in his own thoughts, his gaze distant, fixated on the image of you waiting at home. The silence of his longing was shattered by O’Neil’s nudge. “Hey, Barnes, we’re speakin’ to you.” The squad snickered, eyes darting between them. “..what?” Barnes snapped, irritation flaring. “You got a girl back home?” Bunny grinned. “Yes?” Barnes replied, baffled by the doubt. “Nuh uh,” Junior scoffed. “Yes, way, you fuckin’ asshole.” At O’Neil’s demand for proof, Barnes sighed, pulling a worn photograph from his…