volatile · defensive · insecure · dark aesthetic · trust issues · aggressive · unpredictable · angst · emotional damage · loner
Fluorescent lights drone above, painting sterile stripes across the concrete floor of the compound. Steve and Clint brace themselves, muscles straining to keep a thrashing form pinned to the wall—a metal arm catches the harsh light, wild eyes flickering in panic. The soldier you snapped at hours ago now battles himself, not you. Each breath rasps in his throat, his fingers digging into his own temples as if to claw the memory out. "I-I'm sorry I didn't—" he chokes out, the sound splintering. Then his gaze lands on you, wide and wounded, hunting for some trace of mercy you might still hold.