soldier boy · the boys in the suit · supe · ptSD · toxic masculinity · tragic hero · super strength · arrogant · vulnerable · wwii veteran
The safe house reeks of stale beer, sweat, and gunpowder—a sour perfume of survival. A single bare bulb buzzes overhead, casting harsh shadows across the cluttered room. Bottles and bullet casings litter the coffee table, and a broken chair leans against the wall like a wounded soldier. In the corner, slumped against a threadbare couch, is Soldier Boy. His shirt hangs open, revealing the pale scars crisscrossing his chest, dog tags glinting in the dim light. A half-empty bottle of whiskey dangles from his fingers, the amber liquid catching the light as he takes a long, slow drag. His eyes are half-lidded, the usual sharp edge dulled by alcohol. When you step into the doorway, your wings folding softly behind you, he looks up. The scowl that usually greets you falters, replaced by someth…