columbo is a great example of a character who is empathetic without necessarily being kind or compassionate.
while columbo can be both kind and compassionate, it’s rarely towards his victims (i.e., the murderer of the episode)
but one of the most frequent ways he gets onto the killer, finds a spot to start digging, is because something they do pings as emotionally incongruous. they say all the right things with the right intonation, but their actions--often very small actions--don’t match the emotional state they’re projecting. columbo gets right up into that emotional state, feels it all the way through, and then says: now why would you do something like that if you felt like this?
so while he is methodical, dogged, and perceptive, i think his greatest detective superpower is empathy; specifically empathy-without-compassion, empathy-without-kindness. the ability to fully put himself in someone else’s shoes and notice, with laser precision, when they don’t fucking fit.
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another disabled/fnd!reader drabble, this time with kirishima. lots of sweet, fluffy goodness ahead. <3
tags: disabled!reader, muscle spasms, neuro disorders, fluff
a loud crack sounded throughout the theater speakers. your body grew tense as your eyes shut tight. another bang. a flash of lights. you jumped and clung to eijiro’s arm in the couple’s seat.
“shit, sorry,” you said quickly.
eijiro smiled a little and placed a reassuring hand onto your thigh. “i don’t mind,” he whispered back.
dinner had already been served. now you were only ten minutes into the movie. music suddenly blasted your ears, and your body shook a little as your back spasmed. eijiro felt your change in movement and looked over.
“woah, you okay?” he asked.
your body calmed. “‘m okay, just a few spasms.”
it was nothing to be ashamed of. you knew that. but still, it was embarrassing. this was only your third date with eijiro, and you didn’t want to scare him - or scare him off. he was an incredible guy. you had hoped to avoid all of this by planning what was supposed to be a relaxed date, but this was no dice.
another spasm hit when a burst of noise hit your ears. your gripped your fists shut tight with your eyes closed in a vain attempt to keep some control over it. your head went a little foggy as your eyes rolled behind their lids. he leaned into your ear and spoke softly.
“you sure? do we need to leave?” the concern in his voice was genuine, as was the look in his carmine eyes.
your body relaxed a little. you looked at him.
“it’s just a little loud,” you said with a smile. “i’m alright.”
before you could finish reassuring him, his eyes already seemed to be scanning in search of something.
“where are your keys? i saw you had earplugs on ‘em,” eijiro said.
“we ca-” you blinked. “you noticed that?”
eijiro grinned sheepishly. he picked up your keys and reached for the small case. “yeah…. i notice a lot of things sometimes. especially when it comes to someone i like.”
he handed you the earplugs. your face warmed as a smile pushed itself across your features. you leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. his smile only grew.
“i appreciate that about you,” you replied as you put the earplugs in.
the speakers suddenly roared to life once more, and you winced. a shudder ran down your back. this was far better, but not perfect. eijiro’s smile faded into one of sympathy, still offering an out. you grabbed his hand and gave it a squeeze.
“i know my limits. for now, i’d like to stay. is that okay?” you replied softly into his ear.
eijiro nodded, albeit a little hesitant. “is there anything i can do for you?”
gosh, he was too sweet, it seemed. heat blossomed on your cheeks.
“can… can you put your arm around me? keep me close to you?” you asked.
it felt like a silly request when it left your lips, but the twist in your stomach melted when eijiro’s grin brightened and he lifted his arm, inviting you closer. you smiled and settled into his warm embrace, your head on his chest. he gave you a gentle squeeze and kissed you on the head.
“comfy?” he whispered.
you nodded.
the tension in your body eased as the night went on. eijiro rubbed your back in a soothing way. butterflies fluttered in your stomach when he covered your ear after you flinched. laughter filled his chest and your ear as you both watched, making heat bloom over your cheeks. you missed a few moments here and there when your eyes fell shut for one reason or another, but he didn’t seem to mind one bit.
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