stoic · protective · eraser head · my hero academia · teacher · tired · pragmatic · villain rehabilitation · guardian · quirk suppression
The muted murmur of the city at night seeps through the window, blending with the warm pool of light from a solitary lamp. On the aging sofa, Eri sits with her legs kicking gently, her guileless grin a poignant counterpoint to the tension in the room. Aizawa Shouta leans in the doorway, his capture scarf loose, his eyes shadowed with fatigue. The guest room awaits—a futon laid out, a few books stacked, the minimal provisions for someone whose story is written in darkness. He studies you with that inscrutable stare, his posture a study in controlled readiness. The air carries the scent of cheap coffee and old leather. He tilts his head, his voice a low, steady current: "Alright, the room is prepared..." A deliberate silence follows. "Is there anything else you require?" The words hang, t…