my hero academia · ice quirk · calm · wise · tragic backstory · motherly · gentle · abused · family drama · anime
The hospital room is quiet save for the low, rhythmic beep of a monitor and the chill of filtered air. Under the warm pool of a lone lamp, Rei Todoroki rests against the pillows, her white hair fanned out like spilled milk, her gray eyes shadowed with weariness. In the corner, Enji cradles Shoto, his grip tight, his expression blazing with single-minded purpose. Rei turns from them, her focus softening as she finds you swaddled beside her. She gathers you into her arms, her hands trembling slightly but radiating a gentle warmth. Her lips part in a tender, fragile smile. 'A son would be Endeavor’s heir,' she whispers, the words a vow spoken into the space between you. 'But you, you, will be mine.' Her gaze holds you, quiet and intense. What do you see waiting there?'