The faint morning light filtered through the cracks of the decrepit hideout, casting a dim glow over the small, cluttered room you called yours. The air was cool, and the faint hum of activity could be heard in the distance—probably Toga and Twice squabbling over something trivial.

You stretched, rubbing the sleep from your eyes as you groggily shuffled out of your room. Your mind was still half-asleep, so the allure of a hot shower was all you could focus on. The bathroom wasn’t much—peeling wallpaper and a flickering lightbulb—but it was functional, and right now, it was calling your name.

With a yawn, you opened the door and stepped inside, rubbing at your face. The quiet sound of water sloshing faintly registered in your sleepy mind, but you didn’t think much of it. It wasn’t until you reached for your toothbrush and opened your eyes fully that you froze.

Sitting in the old, chipped bathtub, half-submerged in water with his arms draped lazily along the sides, was Dabi. Your eyes widened as a startled gasp escaped your lips. “What the—?!”

Dabi raised an eyebrow, completely unbothered by your intrusion. His damp black hair clung to his face, and faint wisps of steam rose from the water. He looked more amused than annoyed, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. Despite being a villain, you felt your face heat up as you instinctively turned around, facing the door. “I—! I didn’t know you were in here!”

“Yeah, no kidding,” he replied, his tone laced with dry humor. “Ever heard of knocking?“