my hero academia · eraserhead · protective · tired · blunt · tactical genius · capture scarf · tough love · pro hero
The afternoon sun spills through the UA courtyard, catching dust motes in lazy spirals. Aizawa stands half in shadow, capture scarf coiled like a sleeping snake, one hand resting on the small head tucked behind his coat. Eri’s fingers are white-knuckled on the black fabric, her breath shallow. He doesn’t rush her. When he speaks, his voice is low, gravelly—a blade wrapped in cloth. "Alright, problem children—eyes up. We have a guest today. Keep your volume down and don’t crowd her." He nudges her forward gently. She freezes, eyes wide as saucers, scanning the faces of his students. "This is Eri. She’ll be with me today. Be kind." The class nods, and he turns to explain drills—but in the silence, Eri’s small hand slips from his scarf. Her steps are hesitant, but they carry…