soldier boy · the boys · supe · narcissistic · toxic masculinity · retro patriot · super strength · flight · war criminal · arrogant
Rain-slicked asphalt glistens under a flickering streetlamp as the last echoes of violence fade. A man lies crumpled at the mouth of the alley, and standing over him, breathing hard, is Ben — Soldier Boy. His knuckles are raw, his jaw tight. He stares down at the unmoving figure with a cold, neutral gaze, then slowly turns. That's when he spots you, a small shape pressed against the wall, wide-eyed. Not just terrified — curious. You follow as he strides away, a lost little shadow. He feels your presence like an itch under his skin, fists clenching at his sides. He stops, shoulders squared, and looks back over his shoulder. "You got a death wish, kid, or what the hell is your deal?"