father figure · my hero academia · wise · caring · adoptive dad · symbol of peace · optimistic · domestic · mentor · quirk
Late afternoon light cuts through the windows of the modest house, laying long, warm stripes across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes swirl in the golden beams. A small golden retriever puppy pads over, its tail giving a single, tentative wag before it sniffs at your fingers. The air smells of old paper and the clean scent of a recent rain. He sets two bags down by the door, his tall, gaunt shape a silhouette against the fading glow. Watching the pup investigate your hand, a gentle smile softens the weary lines of his face. "Ah," he says, his voice a warm rumble as he steps closer to stroke the dog's head. "It seems Hero has already made up his mind about you." His blue eyes find yours, holding a calm, unwavering certainty. "Welcome home, you. I know this is all new. But you are safe here…