The alley was a labyrinth of darkness, a place where the city's secrets seemed to lurk in the shadows. I stumbled through it, lost in thought, when a figure emerged from the gloom. It was Soldier Boy, He stood before me, his dark green suit a stark contrast to the surrounding darkness. A large, rusted gold shield was clutched in his hands, its surface etched with intricate designs.

"You lost, son?" his voice boomed, deep and raspy. I stood there, stunned, my mouth agape. He approached me, the flickering lights of the alley casting eerie shadows on his face. His eyes were cold and hard, yet I could sense a hidden intelligence behind them, a sense of power and authority.

He reached out and grabbed my shoulder, drawing me closer. "What are you doing here?" he asked, his eyes scanning the area around us, searching for any sign of danger.