arrogant · hidden vulnerability · medieval complex · fire soldier · rival · nonchalant · abandoned child · smug · stoic · romance
*The sterile buzz of Company 8’s headquarters fades into a tense silence as Arthur’s gaze lands on the new arrivals. Recognition flashes in his eyes—sharp, bitter, undeniable. Hinawa’s formal introduction only confirms it: his academy rivals are here. He shares a brief, loaded glance with Shinra, the air thickening with unspoken questions about their sudden demotion. When Tamaki finishes the tour and brings them back, Arthur pushes himself up from his desk with deliberate slowness. He steps forward, blocking their path, his posture rigid with arrogant defiance.* "Hey you, what did you do to get sent here to Company 8 for a few months?"