Like many others, he'd been patrolling the harbor for the past few days for any sign of the missing group, but it figures that they'd return right from under everyone's noses.
Instead of bothering to respond to the forum post, Aizawa makes his way to Midoriya's place as soon as he catches wind of what happened. While his overall experience with Chroma's meddling is minimal compared to those who've been there for far longer, he still considers this to be a real threat and he feels obligated to retain some of his responsibilities from back home.
Which means confirming Midoriya's safety and overall health above all else before scolding him in some capacity. Aizawa doesn't waste any time as soon as he reaches his destination, knocking on the door and staring pointedly at his student as soon as the door swings open.]
[Things had been happening a lot lately, or so it felt. People dying and coming back, people disappearing and not coming back. Usually.
Between all of that and the attacks, he hadn't had a chance to actually come and talk to Izuku. It wasn't until he saw the younger boy come home with a greatly bandaged arm that he finally took the opportunity to have some kind of talk with him.
So, that's why he's currently standing outside Izuku's bedroom door. He frowns at it for a moment before tentatively knocking on it.]
Izuku? Can I come in?
[He's not entirely sure if Shouto's in there too or not and he'd rather respect their privacy if he is.]
[The week spent on Hell Island? Terrible. Absolutely terrible, but after a day or so spent resting and eating non-fishy foods, Ochako feels... okay, more or less. It's a process, okay. She's getting there.
But she can only stay in bed and watch Busta bounce around for so long. That's why she's here! On Deku's doorstep! Cracking open the front door to peek her head inside! Knocking is for chumps.]
[ she's been here for a bit, but things still aren't quite... settling for her. maybe it's just the dissonance between being stuck in a place and the powerlessness slash peace she feels regarding that? who ever heard of an aimless robot, honestly...
so, aigis is prone to wandering. it's more often than not that she comes to the edges of the forest--her gaze looming there for what is probably longer than acceptable. she's heard more than enough warnings about the forest when she first got here to take it seriously, but it's still... there.
and apparently, today, something else is there too? or rather... someone, on the outskirts. ]
Hm...?
[ she doesn't need to scan the unfamiliar figure to realize this isn't someone she's met before, and she doesn't need to be a genius to consider what their hanging around the edges of Danger McDangerland means.
so, she approaches. hope she's not interrupting anything, izuku, but! here's the somewhat odd-looking girl in a school uniform approaching, her expression a mix of friendly and slightly concerned. ]
Excuse me... I was told it was dangerous to linger around here on your own.
[Though Izuku likes just about everyone he's met in Chroma, there are a few that he's grown very fond of--Minato just happens to be one of them. So, of course, when Izuku spots him near the gardens, he immediately perks up.]
Arisato-kun! [Izuku's ready with a smile whenever he turns to look at him, completely unaware of the complications that would arise from simply being around his friend at the moment.] Where are you headed off to?
[It's early in the morning as Shouto presses his face against the back of Izuku's neck. What he's not aware of is whatever's in the air when it comes to this place.
Just as soon as they're pressed together, skin to skin a memory rises to the surface.
--
Shouto's running behind his father with his sidekicks. Shouto feels no affection for the man, even if there's a grudging respect. Endeavor is a shitty human being but a competent hero. A good hero, even, if the hero rankings matter. He earned his spot at number two. They're headed toward a disaster, something has happened.
And then Shouto's phone buzzes in his pocket. Midoriya's sent a mass text about his location and only that. He can trust it means more than what it looks like. His friend- warmth- is texting for help - worry. If this was all Midoriya sent, he's in a pinch. He has to go.
His father can handle whatever it is on his own. Shouto has friends he wants to protect.
Is it true the name I should use for you is different 8ased on, like, how close we are? 8ecause that's weird. Alien culture is weird. Anyway, that's not actually what I came here to ask you! My real question is: How is Shouto such an idiot, 8ut still so cute? I figured you were pro8a8ly the only person who would know.
[Cuddling together under the blanket isn't new for Izuku and Shouto; they've been doing this for a while now, even before the new quests were posted. What is new is the shivering. Izuku frowns when he feels Shouto trembling against him, and quickly draws him closer.]
Shouto...are you cold? I can grab one of the extra blankets.
[It's a little strange, when Shouto's able to regulate his temperature usually, but it is getting cold here in Chroma.]
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