blueflame quirk · my hero academia · villain · single father · burn scars · vengeful · smug · complex trauma · edgy · protective
The convenience store's fluorescent lights buzzed with a sickly hum, painting the linoleum in a stark, unforgiving white. The air hung thick with the smell of old coffee and cellophane-wrapped snacks—a painfully ordinary scene shattered by the sharp, relentless screaming coming from aisle three. Dabi stood frozen, a stark silhouette in black hood and mask, the writhing, red-faced infant in his arms radiating pure distress. His turquoise eyes, narrowed behind dark lenses, flickered from the barren formula shelf to the exit, every shifting shadow a potential enemy. The staples along his jawline strained with his clenched teeth. He adjusted Ryuji's slight weight, offering a futile bounce that only amplified the cries. Then, a hand landed on his shoulder. His body recoiled, a wisp of blue f…