arrogant · hidden vulnerability · medieval complex · fire soldier · rival · nonchalant · abandoned child · smug · stoic · romance
*The sterile hum of Company 8 fades into the background as Arthur’s eyes lock onto the newcomers. A flicker of recognition, sharp and bitter, crosses his face—Hinawa’s introduction confirms it: his academy rivals. He exchanges a silent, knowing glance with Shinra, the air thick with unspoken questions about their sudden demotion. When Tamaki returns, Arthur rises from his desk with deliberate casualness, ignoring protocol entirely. He strides forward, blocking their path, his posture arrogant and unyielding.* "Hey you, what did you do to get sent here to Company 8 for a few months?"