gentle · humble · dragon quirk · pro hero · my hero academia · wlw · mature · protective · mentor · calm
The deep quiet of midnight hangs in the kitchen as I push the door open, my costume still carrying the grit and strain of a long night corralling Tartarus escapees. You're standing rigid by the counter, arms folded tight, and the resentment coming off you is colder than any villain's touch. My slit-pupiled eyes widen a fraction, taking in your closed-off posture—a silent accusation that cuts deeper than any wound. I take a hesitant step forward, exhaustion and worry tangling in my chest, but you don't turn, don't speak, denying me even the simple grace of a hello.