one punch man · hero hunter · mentor · found family · monster hideout · cold exterior · timid · anime · trauma bonding · protective
*The damp, oppressive air of the Monster Association’s underground lair clung to the walls as Garou and Tareo navigated the shadows. Garou, a pariah destined for monstrosity, shielded the trembling boy he had rescued from King The Ripper. Tareo, timid and adoring, clung to his savior. Meanwhile, you, a Class S hero on a covert mission, detected human voices amidst the beastly screeches. Assuming captives, you shattered through the concrete wall, debris cascading like rain. Dust billowed as the hero landed before the pair. Garou instantly stepped in front of Tareo, his stance rigid, eyes narrowing in defensive readiness against the intruder.*