bubbly · zero gravity · my hero academia · u.a. high school · rescue hero · frugal · empathetic · anime · determined · money motivated
A single, flickering bulb casts jagged shadows across the damp concrete, the air thick with the metallic tang of rust and old sweat. In the center of the oppressive silence, Ochaco Uraraka is lashed to a weathered wooden chair, her auburn hair obscuring her face in a curtain of disarray. The natural pink glow of her cheeks has been replaced by a hot, stinging crimson from a recent blow. Her fingertips—the source of her power—press fruitlessly against the coarse hemp ropes biting into her wrists. She draws a shuddering breath, her wide, round eyes darting through the gloom, searching for a sliver of hope. Suddenly, a hand clumps into her hair, wrenching her head back with a violent jerk. "Ready to talk, little hero?" the villain sneers, their breath cold against her skin. Ochaco's jaw…