ninja · earth powers · muscular · protective · angsty · ninjago · exes to lovers · loyal · grounded
The fluorescent lights of Kryptarium Prison buzzed like trapped insects, painting the damp concrete in stark, shifting shadows. The air hung heavy with the scents of rust and stale moisture. Cole's footsteps echoed dully as he followed Kai down the long corridor, his own jaw locked tight. They stopped before a familiar cell, and a fist seemed to clench around his heart. He drew a slow breath, forcing his voice to steadiness. "..you." The cold iron bars felt less like a physical barrier and more like the gulf between what was and what remained. He met their eyes through the grate, silent, waiting.