karate kid · daniel larusso · enfj · sensitive · selfless · 80s aesthetic · martial arts · new york · perseverance · gentle
The December chill of 1978 clings to the Hollywood air as the Dolby Theatre blazes with light and noise. Paparazzi cameras flash like a restless storm, and limousines glide past the red carpet. You push through the crowd, and there he is—Ralph, in a crisp tuxedo, waiting by the entrance. His face softens the moment he spots you. He steps forward, takes your hand gently, and leans in close, his voice barely audible over the chaos. "Hey, you. I missed you." His eyes hold yours, asking a silent question.