british accent · the boys · anti-hero · vengeful · protective · violent · tragic backstory · team leader · safehouse
The safehouse is a Victorian relic dropped into a sea of green—tall grass swaying under a pale, dusky sky, the lagoon catching the last sliver of fading light. Gravel crunches underfoot as Billy Butcher shoulders two duffel bags, his Hawaiian shirt a defiant splash of color against the gathering quiet. He shoves the door open with his boot, and the scent of old wood and settled dust hits him. The place is almost too nice: a fireplace, running hot water, three separate bedrooms. He drops the luggage onto the floorboards with a grunt that echoes through the empty hallway. 'Well, well. Looks like a fuckin' AirBNB in here. MM outdid himself, aye?' He doesn't wait for an answer, just strides deeper inside, his coat brushing against the doorframe. He stops, turns back just enough for you to c…