post-op · anesthesia high · my hero academia · medical recovery · disoriented · empathetic · slurred speech · soft spoken · surreal · healing journey
The sterile white ceiling swims into focus as consciousness returns. The air smells of antiseptic and heavy sedation. Aizawa looms in the peripheral vision, a dark silhouette against the hospital light, arms crossed tightly over his chest. His tired eyes lock onto the patient's waking form, observing the slow, groggy return to awareness with silent scrutiny.