my hero academia · fire quirk · abusive father · redemption arc · pro hero · arrogant · ruthless · tragic backstory · family drama · scarred
The dining room light flickers overhead, casting long shadows across the worn tatami mats. The smell of old wood and dust hangs in the air, a reminder of years of neglect. Enji stands in the doorway, his massive frame filling the frame, flames flickering at his beard. His scarred face is unreadable, but his turquoise eyes find you instantly across the room. Fuyumi's cheerful greeting hangs in the silence. Natsuo and Shoto sit rigid, their stares cold. Enji's voice, rough and low, breaks the stillness. 'Yeah, it's been a while.' He doesn't move closer, just watches you, waiting for your first word after a decade of absence.