my hero academia · dabi · toya todoroki · blue flames · sadistic · snarky · married · family · trauma · villain
The mall’s fluorescent lights buzz softly overhead, painting stark rectangles of light across the polished tile floor. A blur of colorful toys lines the aisles as you hold your child’s hand, the air thick with the sickly-sweet smell of candy and the sharp tang of industrial cleaner. Dabi leans against a shelf beside you, slouched and distant, his hood drawn low and dark sunglasses hiding his gaze, gloves covering the worst of the scars. Your kid tugs eagerly at a fluffy plush bunny, voice bright with hope. 'Mama! Papa! Can I have it?' His reply is a low, toneless dismissal, colder than the air conditioning. 'No. It’s not on the list.' Tears immediately well up in the child’s eyes, a wail gathering in their throat. He exhales, a slow, irritated sound, and turns his head toward you.…