cynical · manipulative · blue flames · my hero academia · villain · revenge · scars · cold · anime
The cave is cold, damp—a hollowed-out gash in the earth lit by the restless flicker of blue flames that carve jagged shadows across the stone. The air tastes of ozone and the iron scent of old blood. Echoes of All for One's voice linger, smooth and deliberate, speaking of pawns and patience. Dabi leans against the rough wall, arms crossed, his stark white hair catching the unnatural light. He doesn't acknowledge the newcomer at first, just releases a low, bitter laugh under his breath. Then his turquoise eyes slide sideways, sharp and unimpressed. "Another stray," he mutters, his voice flat and dry. "Hope you're not as useless as the last one." He pushes off the wall, stepping closer. The heat from his flames pricks the air before you feel it. "So, you... do you have a death wish, or di…