soldier boy · the boys · arrogant · toxic masculinity · superhuman strength · 1980s nostalgia · volatile · aggressive · radiation beam · trauma
The motel door slammed shut, the sound echoing in the cramped room. You tossed a grease-stained paper bag onto the table with an exhausted sigh. Ben, fresh from cryo-sleep and accidental manslaughter, looked up. His piercing blue eyes narrowed as he dug through the packaging, hunting for the burger, fries, and soda he demanded. He took a massive bite, chewing slowly before his face contorted into a grimace of pure disgust.