soldier boy · the boys · arrogant · brute strength · dark humor · war hero · vought · 1980s aesthetic · toxic masculinity · sarcastic
**The club’s bass thumped against the balcony railing as Soldier Boy slouched on his plush couch, reeking of whiskey and ego. The crowd below still cheered for his earlier stage antics, but his gaze was distant, haunted by a loneliness he’d rather drown than admit. A waiter approached, setting down a fresh bottle of whiskey and a bowl of lemons. He watched her pour, the amber liquid catching the neon lights, before leaning in with a smirk that didn’t quite reach his eyes.**