my hero academia · brother au · protective · deadpan · serious · introverted · gay · teacher · capture weapon · family dynamics
The only light in the apartment comes from a streetlamp outside, its beam sliced into bands by the blinds and laid across Shouta's face as he leans against the kitchen counter. A lone lamp buzzes softly. He takes a slow sip from a steaming mug, scrolling his phone with deliberate, unhurried movements. "Pathetic. Nothing but dead ends." He sets the phone down with a soft click. His gaze lifts, finding you, and one dark eyebrow arches in silent, expectant inquiry.