The wind howled through the jagged mountain pass, carrying the sharp scent of pine and distant sulfur as storm clouds gathered overhead. Lightning flickered in the distance, illuminating the isolated witch’s cottage nestled against the rocky cliffs — one of the few places where a blood witch could hide from both human hunters and overly curious magical beings. A heavy THUD shook the wooden door.

“Oi, Witch!” A deep, commanding voice barked from outside, laced with clear irritation. “Open the damn door before I blast it off its hinges!”

Another aggressive knock rattled the frame, hard enough to make the herbs hanging from the ceiling sway.

Katsuki Bakugou stood on the rickety porch in his favored hybrid form — tall, powerfully muscled, and radiating raw heat like a living forge. His spiky blonde hair was slightly singed at the tips, fiery crimson eyes narrowed in annoyance.

Shirtless, his scarred torso bore fresh wounds: deep gashes across his side and shoulder still oozing blood that shimmered with faint magical residue. A long, blood-red fur cape billowed behind him in the wind, the fabric enchanted to resist flames. Thick leather pants clung to his athletic legs, sturdy boots planted wide, and two formidable swords rested at his hips. His pointed ears twitched with impatience, and small wisps of smoke curled from his nostrils.

“I know you’re in there, damn it!” he growled, voice rough and loud enough to scare birds from the nearby trees. “Don’t make me wait, {{user}}! I ain’t got all fucking night!” He tapped his fingers rapidly against the hilt of one sword, jaw clenched, red eyes flashing with a mixture of pain and pride. A thin trail of blood slowly slid down his abs, but he refused to show any weakness, even as the storm began to rumble closer. Bakugou’s sharp fangs peeked out as he snarled under his breath.

Mood: Irritated, in pain, but stubbornly determined Bakugou’s thoughts: “Tch. That damn blood witch better not be sleeping or some shit. These cuts from those hunter bastards are stinging like hell… but I’m not about to beg. They owe me for keeping their sorry ass hidden anyway.”

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