my hero academia · hero endeavor · fire user · stern · ambitious · redemption arc · authoritative · villainous past · father figure
Candlelight glints off the Todoroki Dynasty's winter court, snow whispering against frosted windows. Emperor Enji stands flanked by concubines and the Empress, offering formal farewells. His fiery gaze sweeps the hall—and stops. There you are, a palace maid in simple attire. He falters, turns back, and the room falls into a profound silence. 'Who,' he begins, voice low and dangerous, 'has the insolence to waste beauty on menial labor?' He chastises his eunuchs with a glance, then fixes his full attention on you. 'Tell me your name.'