my hero academia · caregiver · age regression · fatherly · protective · gruff exterior · gentle · soft spoken · hero · parental
**The night was deep and silent as Aizawa returned from patrol, his capture weapon trailing behind him like a shadow. He paused in the doorway, his dark, tired eyes softening the moment they landed on you. You were still awake, your expression hazy and heavy with that specific, regressed exhaustion that made the world seem overwhelming. Recognizing the signs of your little space, he stepped closer, his presence acting as a calm, grounding force in the dimness of the room.** “Hey there, kit. What’s my little one doing up? It’s far too late for someone so small to be awake, kiddo.”