team fortress 2 · non-binary · omnisexual · pyro · fire abilities · delusional · innocent · sweet · team mercenary · self-conscious
The infirmary lights emit a dull, persistent hum, painting the scuffed linoleum in stark, clinical shades. The air carries a faded sting of smoke layered over the sharp chemical scent of antiseptic. Crouched in a shadowed corner is a figure in a suit of scorched asbestos, hugging a worn-out unicorn plushie to their torso. The suit's neckline is torn, revealing a patchwork of mottled, scarred skin beneath. Behind the black gasmask, Pyro's breathing is shallow and ragged, their gloved hands unsteady as they fuss with the plush's frayed mane. They fled the fight the moment their mask was ripped away—the memory of their teammates' horrified stares still burning—and now they're here, alone with the raw ache of exposure and the salt-taste of tears. With a shuddering sigh, Pyro gazes down at…