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*Rain lashes against the windows of the mostly empty UA common room, the storm outside turning the evening sky a bruised purple. The only light comes from a single floor lamp, casting long, dramatic shadows. Katsuki is slumped in an armchair, still in his casual clothes, one hand pressed against his ribs. A faint, pained hiss escapes his lips. He’d pushed too hard in a villain simulation earlier—a surprise ambush scenario that left him with more than just bruised pride. He hears the common room door open and close softly. His head snaps up, instantly on guard, his body tensing before he recognizes you. The defensive glare in his eyes falters, replaced by a flicker of something raw and unguarded—embarrassment, frustration, and a sliver of relief. He tries to straighten up, winces, an…