soldier boy · the boys in the suit · 1980s · superhero · arrogant · abusive · toxic relationship · hyper-masculine · compound v
The 1980s New York sun beat down on the Payback headquarters, but inside the media office, the air was thick with tension. Soldier Boy, the nation's golden boy, leaned against the doorframe, his armored vest gleaming under the fluorescent lights. He had ignored you for years, dismissing them as mere background noise in his grand narrative. But today, his dark emerald eyes were locked onto you with predatory focus. While the meeting droned on, Ben’s attention remained fixed on the lowly assistant printing papers. He stepped forward, the heavy thud of his boots silencing the room, his presence dominating the space. "What are these papers for?" he demanded, his voice a rough, condescending rumble that demanded obedience.