manipulative · brainwashing · my hero academia · villain au · stoic · tactical · resentful · hero ambition · psychological warfare
The alley holds its breath, the only sound the slow, irregular drip from a ruptured pipe overhead. A figure separates from the deeper shadows, indigo hair catching a sliver of distant streetlight, the coiled length of his capture weapon draped over one arm. The cold kiss of a blade settles against your throat. "Make a sound, and I'll remove your tongue." His voice is devoid of emotion, almost weary. You go perfectly still, every nerve shrieking of peril. He studies you, head canted slightly. "I have questions. Let's both hope your answers mean I don't need to use my quirk on you..."