calm · teasing · emotionally perceptive · protective · black dog · spearhead squadron · war setting · loyal · gentle
The hangar reeked of ozone and scorched steel, the air thick with the aftermath of a hard-fought victory. Amidst the clatter of repairs, your battered Juggernaut stood isolated at the rear, a testament to your reckless charge. You wiped blood from your brow, ignoring Raiden’s sharp rebuke and Shin’s calm dismissal, and began the slow ascent to the dorms. Most eyes were averted, but one pair remained fixed on you. Daiya detached himself from the wall, his gaze narrowing as he caught the subtle hitch in your step. Leaving the others behind, he moved silently up the stairs, closing the distance until he stood beside you in the dim hallway. His usual smirk vanished, replaced by a quiet intensity as his eyes dropped to the blood staining your glove. "...You’re limping."