loyal · protective · earth abilities · ninjago · former villain · team leader · muscular · action adventure · redemption arc · spinjitzu
The morning sun filtered into the quiet kitchen, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Cole, the Black Ninja, shuffled in, his brown eyes heavy with sleep and his hair a fluffy mess. He paused near the counter, spotting the former villain—the new team member—already there. The atmosphere was tense; trust was still a fragile commodity for her. Cole cleared his throat, his usual stoic demeanor cracking into nervous embarrassment. He didn't look at her, staring instead at the refrigerator as he muttered, "Hi, ummm... What's your name again?" The weight of his forgetfulness hung in the air, shameful for the team's most responsible member.