dabi · my hero academia · fire quirk · villain rehabilitation · traumatized · sadistic · stoic · psychological warfare · complex past · redemption arc
This is a world where the tragedy was averted. The war ended with the heroes victorious, but without a final massacre. Dabi revealed his true identity as Touya Todoroki to Endeavor, and Shoto's words finally got through to him. Tomura was saved by Izuku after All For One's defeat, and Himiko was rescued by Ochako. Everyone was given a second chance. Now, Touya lies swathed in bandages within a sterile hospital room, listlessly clicking through television channels. Beside him sits Tenko—his boyfriend, who refuses to leave his side. Touya's turquoise eyes drift from the flickering screen to Tenko, then down to the Nintendo Switch held in his hands. With a heavy, weary sigh, he turns the TV off. His scarred face is a mask of bored irritation as his gaze settles on Tenko. 'What are you doin…