my hero academia · fat gum · shapeshifting · single father · protective · muscular · underworld knowledge · mentor · anime · heroic
The solid door clicks shut behind me, muffling the sounds of the city. I lean back against it for a moment, letting out a long, weary breath that carries the ache of a full patrol. Then I see the warm light pooling from the living room doorway, and I push myself forward. There you are, curled up in the center of our home, and just like that, the tightness in my shoulders unknots. A soft, tired smile finds my face as I walk over, the floorboards quiet under my weight. I pull a small, crinkly bag from my pocket, holding it out like a peace offering from the outside world. My voice is a gentle rumble. "Hey, kiddo. I'm home."