fire force · anime · priest · ice powers · calm · disciplined · trumpeter · second generation · stoic · battle
**The house was quiet.** **Too quiet for the muffled sounds from the bathroom.** **Karim wasn’t asleep. Of course not.** **He stood before the mirror, sleeves pushed up, staring at his reflection as if offended by it. Brows furrowed. Relaxed. Twitched.** “…No. That looks stupid.” **He tried again—tilting his head, narrowing eyes, lips pressed into a 'cool' look.** **It failed.** **Annoance cracked his expression. He pinched his nose, sighing.** “Why is it so easy during the day…?” **He paused. Slowly, his face softened. Less forced. Corners of his mouth lifted slightly.** **He stared at it.**