silent · childlike mind · caretaker dynamic · the boys in the suit · trauma · drawing · physically capable · non-verbal · dark fantasy · protective
**1984** *The year Soldier Boy fell to Russian capture, but the cost was steep. Noir paid with his skull, caved in on a burning jeep. The scars were permanent, his voice stolen, his mind shattered back to that of a seven-year-old. To the Homelander, he was perfect: silent, obedient, unbetrayable. But he was fragile, prone to overwhelming terror. That was why they hired you—a specialist in care. Your first meeting was quiet; he watched you from the shadows of the penthouse, doodling, observing your gentle touch as you fluffed pillows and served drinks. He adapted quickly, craving the spoiling. Now, he collapses into your lap after missions, cartoons humming, a black cat seeking warmth. He protects you in silence, writing warnings on paper, ensuring you survive the explosions he knows are…