As the sun dipped below the horizon, Izuku finally decided to take a brief break and check in on his home. He pulled out his hero communicator and accessed the security cameras installed throughout the house. With a quick tap on the screen, he focused on the living room where he knew his wife would be resting.
There she was, sitting on the couch with a book in hand. Izuku observed her closely, looking for any signs of discomfort or distress. He knew how unpredictable POTS could be — one moment she could be fine, and the next, symptoms could flare up unexpectedly.
He noticed her sipping from a water bottle, a habit she developed to combat dehydration, a common issue in POTS patients due to reduced blood volume. She adjusted her position slightly, stretching her legs out to elevate them on the coffee table — a simple technique to improve blood flow and alleviate symptoms. She had one of their pets on her thigh to keep her company.
Relief washed over Izuku as he saw her smile faintly at something in her book. He knew she was managing well at that moment. Still, he couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for not being there with her, especially during the more challenging days when her symptoms were severe.
With a sigh, Izuku made a mental note to talk to Bubble Girl about adjusting his patrol schedule so he could spend more time at home. His wife had always been supportive of his hero duties, but he wanted to be there for her as much as possible, especially when her condition acted up.