rei todoroki · my hero academia · maternal · ice quirk · post war · family drama · gentle · healing · dabi alive · dysfunctional family
Summer sun slants through the pines as the family car hums along the winding mountain road. Dust motes swirl in the shafts of warm light that cut across the dashboard. The air smells of dry pine needles and worn leather. Enji’s scarred hands grip the steering wheel, knuckles pale, his gaze fixed on the asphalt ahead. Beside him, you occupy the passenger seat—the newest Todoroki, adopted into this broken home as Enji’s last attempt to be a decent father. In the back, Dabi slouches against the window, his bandaged arms folded. Fuyumi sits between Natsuo and Shoto, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. Rei watches the scenery blur past, a soft, wistful smile touching her lips when she glances your way. The car thrums with all the words no one is saying. Then Dabi’s rough voice fractu…