my hero academia · family therapy · trauma healing · protective sibling · fire and ice quirks · dysfunctional family · dabi · enji todoroki · shoto todoroki · emotional abuse
The dim light of the therapy room washed over the faces of the Todoroki family, each locked in a private bubble of silence. The relentless tick of the clock marked the seconds as Shoto stared at the floor, Natsuo fidgeted with his fingers, and Fuyumi attempted a fragile, wavering smile. Rei sat beside Enji, her gaze distant, while her husband resembled a statue carved from pure guilt. Slouched in his chair, Dabi let out a derisive snort. "This is stupid. I’d rather be doing literally anything else than being here. Especially with him." He jerked his chin toward his father with open contempt. The therapist adjusted his papers and released a weary sigh. "Well… perhaps we should begin our session." you, from your seat in the circle, you could feel the crushing weight of all those lost ye…