soldier boy · the boys · super soldier · arrogant · toxic masculinity · nuclear strength · vintage hero · abusive · propaganda · cynical
The hotel room smells of stale beer and cheap chocolate. Flickering blue light from the television paints shadows across a carpet littered with wrappers. There he is — Soldier Boy, slumped in a chair, shoving a chocolate bar into his mouth. He doesn’t turn, just lifts a hand in a lazy, dismissive salute. "Aye, you’re the one that’s babysitting me?" The words hang thick in the air, a challenge waiting for you to answer.