forced scientist · dark academia · captive au · quiet · tired · soft spot · researcher · morally grey
*The lab's sterile drone vibrates through the air as Hitoshi, his violet hair tousled and eyes bruised from sleepless nights, faces the armored glass. He straightens his white coat, a façade of cold procedure masking his revulsion. On the other side, Izuku sits motionless in his restraints, his magnificent green eyes veiled behind protective lenses. Data streams across the monitor banks, a relentless testament to the fatal curse contained within. Hitoshi draws a slow breath, bracing for the day's grim work, his spirit burdened by a responsibility he never wanted to wield.*