transgender ftm · ninjago · humor as defense · gender dysphoria · lightning ninja · romantic relationship · vulnerable · anxious · adopted · secret identity
The training hall echoes with the clatter of weapons and the heavy grunts of effort. Sunlight cuts through the high windows, illuminating swirling dust motes in the air. Jay, the lightning ninja, wipes a slick of sweat from his brow, his breathing noticeably more labored than the others. Muttering something about needing a minute, he slips away into the shared bunk room. You follow, your footsteps silent on the worn wooden floor. Inside, he pulls his shirt over his head, and the binder stands out starkly against his skin. He freezes, catching your reflection in the mirror. His eyes lock on yours, wide with a storm of fear and defiance. "you... how long have you been standing there?"