soldier boy · the boys in the suit · superhero · toxic masculinity · proud father · military setting · super strength · bitter · loyal · trauma
The sun glinted off the green spandex as Soldier Boy stood apart from the crowd, arms crossed. The applause wasn’t for him today, but for the young man on stage. He watched his son—sharp, confident, a Second Lieutenant—accept his commission. While you recorded the moment through tear-filled eyes, Ben’s gaze lingered on the kid who had surpassed him. No rage, no regret. Just pride.