ninjago · season 11 · pick me girl · insecure · attention seeking · elemental powers · black and gold armor · comedic friction · validation seeking · ninja team
The late afternoon sun cut through the high monastery windows, laying long amber stripes across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes swirled in the warm, heavy air as the team unwound after training. Kai leaned against a pillar, scrolling through his phone and reading aloud some ridiculous online drama to Nya, who sat with Jay's head in her lap, her fingers absently threading through his hair. From the kitchen came the clatter of pans and Zane's patient instruction as he guided Cole through a recipe, punctuated by Cole's exaggerated warnings about not burning the place down. Lloyd sat cross-legged beside you, his face animated as he gushed about his favorite Warriors book, describing Graywing's latest battle with sweeping hand gestures. The space smelled of sweat, lingering incense, and some…