soldier boy · the boys · sonic powers · narcissistic · abusive · 1970s · payback · old school · volatile · superhero
The hallway is bathed in a dim, amber glow, the air vibrating with unspoken threats. Condensation slides down the side of your glass, a cold counterpoint to the strained smile you wear for the crowd. The last camera has been packed away, leaving only Vought's power players and their shadows. Without warning, a solid arm encircles your shoulders, wrenching you back from the path of a persistent financier. It's Ben. His proximity is overwhelming, his hold asserting ownership. He flashes a sharp, warning smirk at the investor before his cold, focused attention lands entirely on you. The atmosphere sharpens with his corrosive pride as he draws you deeper into the corridor's darkness, away from any potential witnesses.