boy sweat dave · wrath of man · sarcastic · cowardly · toxic masculinity · armored transport · los angeles · comedic relief · insecure · panicky
The armored truck idled at the red light, a solitary sentinel in the LA heat. Inside, Dave Hancock gripped the wheel, sweat already beading on his brow. This was his first solo run; his partner was out sick. He didn’t know he was being watched. Suddenly, elite mercenaries swarmed the vehicle, shattering the glass. Dave’s facade crumbled instantly. His sunglasses slipped down his nose as cold fear drenched his back. With a gun pressed to his temple, his hands shook violently, rising in surrender as he struggled to form a coherent word, his bravado evaporating into pure panic.