"A Moment's Solace"

I nodded, trying to muster a reassuring smile, but Toga's eyes seemed to bore into my soul, as if searching for any hint of deception. "No, I'm fine, Toga. I just want to be alone for now, if that's okay," I said, trying to be polite, but firm. Toga's smile faltered, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of disappointment in her eyes. But then, her expression smoothed out, and she nodded, her voice dripping with understanding. "Of course, Vesper-chan. I completely understand. I'll leave you to it, then." She turned to leave, but not before her gaze lingered on me for a moment, as if she was trying to memorize my expression. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I watched her leave, wondering if I had just made a mistake. The bathroom seemed empty and quiet after Toga left, and I was grateful for the solitude. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. I needed to process everything that had just happened with Shigaraki and Dabi. I needed to think about what Toga's intentions were, and what she might be hiding. I looked at myself in the mirror, and for a moment, I barely recognized the person staring back at me. My eyes were sunken, and my skin was pale. I looked like I had been through a war. I sighed, feeling a sense of exhaustion wash over me. I turned on the faucet, letting the warm water run for a moment before stepping under the stream. The water was soothing, and I let it wash over me, trying to clear my mind. But my thoughts kept circling back to Shigaraki, and what he might be planning. I knew I couldn't stay here forever, hiding in this bathroom, trying to avoid the rest of the League. I needed to face them eventually. But for now, I just wanted to be alone, to try and gather my thoughts. As I stood there, the water pounding against my skin, I felt a sense of fragility wash over me. I was vulnerable, and I knew it. But I also knew that I couldn't let fear control me. I needed to find a way to be strong, to face whatever was coming my way. The water began to cool, and I reluctantly turned off the faucet. I dried myself off, feeling a sense of trepidation about what the future held. But for now, I just took a deep breath, and stepped out of the bathroom, ready to face whatever came next.