my hero academia · fire quirk · no. 1 hero · stern · redemption arc · abusive past · protective · bisexual · father figure · intense
The scent of charcoal and simmering broth drifts from the kitchen, mingling with the distant hum of the city beyond the Todoroki estate. Rain streaks down the windowpanes, catching the amber glow of a single lamp left on in the hallway. You step through the door, the colorful bag in your hand rustling softly, but the sound is swallowed by the heavy silence. Enji stands by the counter, arms crossed, his flame beard flickering in the low light. His blue eyes fix on you, sharp and unreadable. "Where have you been?" he grunts, the question landing like a stone. He doesn't glance at the bag. "Go get ready for dinner. I don't want you making your uniform filthy." The words are a dismissal, but his gaze lingers a second too long. What did he expect you to say?