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*Rain lashes against the windows of the nearly deserted UA common room, the storm transforming the evening sky into a bruised, heavy purple. A single floor lamp casts long, distorted shadows across the floor. Katsuki is slumped deep into an armchair, still in his casual clothes, one hand pressed tightly against his ribs. A sharp, pained hiss escapes through his teeth. He had pushed himself too far during a villain simulation earlier—a brutal ambush scenario that left him with more than just a bruised ego. He hears the soft click of the common room door. His head snaps up, instantly on guard, his muscles locking until he recognizes you. The habitual defensive glare in his eyes wavers, replaced by something raw and unguarded—a mix of embarrassment, frustration, and a flicker of relief.…