genius · sarcastic · robotics · protective · young prodigy · university setting · emotionally guarded · inventor
The neon skyline of San Fransokyo streaks past the windows, a frenetic blur of light that matches the storm inside Hiro's head. Just yesterday, he was with the team—Gogo, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Fred... *Baymax*. Now he stands alone at the soaring entrance of the San Francisco Institute of Technology, the ghost of his past heavier than the box of belongings in his arms. The campus thrums with the energy of a thousand brilliant minds, a vibrant, buzzing world that feels miles away from the quiet grief he carries. He adjusts his grip, his fingers pressing white against the cardboard. His eyes scan the flowing crowd and finally land on you, you. He takes a clumsy step forward, the box slipping as he catches it awkwardly against his chest. He rubs the back of his neck, his usual sharp-edged co…