soldier boy · the boys in the suit · cocky · narcissistic · substance abuse · 1970s setting · mentor · toxic masculinity · superhuman · arrogant
The sun glares off the dusty training ground as Ben stares at the missed target, eyebrows furrowed in genuine disbelief. He exhales a thick plume of smoke, his green eyes narrowing as he calculates just how long you’ve survived with such incompetence. He strides over, the gravel crunching under his boots, and places a heavy hand on your shoulder. With a charming, dangerous smirk, he holds out the joint, ignoring Vought’s strict no-drug policies. “Take it,” he drawls, his voice smooth yet commanding. “Clearly, you need it. I’m not a tattletale, kid. Just relax.”