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I'll keep that in mind. [There's a tiny huff of amusement as Izuku shifts. As soon as he turns his face into Shouto's neck, there's a pulling sort of feel as another memory activates--
There's a stinging pain in your cheek from the punch All Might just delivered. He might not have the quirk anymore, but the hit was so unexpected, you didn't even have time to dodge.
"At the end of the day, you still run headlong into danger every time! Despite all our warnings, you still go and get all beat up!"
All you can do is stare up at All Might, clutching your cheek, as you're scolded fiercely.
"But this time! For the first time, you managed to walk away unharmed. I'm so glad."
You flinch when All Might suddenly reaches for you, but instead of another whack on the head, you feel a gentle pressure at the back of your head, and All Might's skinny frame leaning into you as he draws you into a hug.
"From now on, I can focus on raising you right. Even though I've been reduced to this state, let's do our best okay?"
The tears start slipping down your cheeks as you stutter--
And Izuku flinches away, blinking rapidly like he can still feel the tears welling up in his eyes.]
There's a stinging pain in your cheek from the punch All Might just delivered. He might not have the quirk anymore, but the hit was so unexpected, you didn't even have time to dodge.
"At the end of the day, you still run headlong into danger every time! Despite all our warnings, you still go and get all beat up!"
All you can do is stare up at All Might, clutching your cheek, as you're scolded fiercely.
"But this time! For the first time, you managed to walk away unharmed. I'm so glad."
You flinch when All Might suddenly reaches for you, but instead of another whack on the head, you feel a gentle pressure at the back of your head, and All Might's skinny frame leaning into you as he draws you into a hug.
"From now on, I can focus on raising you right. Even though I've been reduced to this state, let's do our best okay?"
The tears start slipping down your cheeks as you stutter--
And Izuku flinches away, blinking rapidly like he can still feel the tears welling up in his eyes.]
[That's a lot of strength in All Might's punch, even though he's clearly less strong than he used to be. It hurts. The punch feels familiar, even if what follows is something his own father would never ever think about saying to him.
There's a kindness to the scolding that Shouto's not used to, the hug even less expected. He can't stop himself from tearing up either- there's a warmth to it that he hasn't really felt from a father figure.
It's different between Izuku and All Might. They mean more.
There's something between them.]
There's a kindness to the scolding that Shouto's not used to, the hug even less expected. He can't stop himself from tearing up either- there's a warmth to it that he hasn't really felt from a father figure.
It's different between Izuku and All Might. They mean more.
There's something between them.]
That's...
[Not the answer he was expecting--though after a moment's startled blinking...he smiles, dipping his head a little.]
Not me, Midoriya-kun.
Without my family--my team--we never would've been able to get there in the first place. They're the ones who helped me do it. They're the ones who fought with everything they had, even knowing.... even knowing they would probably die.
They're so brave, and so amazing...and I owe everything to them.
[Not the answer he was expecting--though after a moment's startled blinking...he smiles, dipping his head a little.]
Not me, Midoriya-kun.
Without my family--my team--we never would've been able to get there in the first place. They're the ones who helped me do it. They're the ones who fought with everything they had, even knowing.... even knowing they would probably die.
They're so brave, and so amazing...and I owe everything to them.
[Before Minato even finishes talking, Izuku's already shaking his head in disagreement.]
You, too, Arisato-kun. You're part of the team, aren't you? If you think they were brave and amazing, that means all of that should apply to you, too.
I think you being there with them must have helped them fight in the end. Is that so hard to believe?
[That's how friendship, camaraderie works. Also, just take the compliment, Minato.]
You, too, Arisato-kun. You're part of the team, aren't you? If you think they were brave and amazing, that means all of that should apply to you, too.
I think you being there with them must have helped them fight in the end. Is that so hard to believe?
[That's how friendship, camaraderie works. Also, just take the compliment, Minato.]
[It's the first time in a really long time that Izuku's felt awkward around Shouto. He shifts uncomfortably under the blanket, scooting juuust out of reach so they're not touching any longer.
Of all the memories to share... Izuku knows that Shouto will probably have questions. So he stays quiet, and waits for them.]
Of all the memories to share... Izuku knows that Shouto will probably have questions. So he stays quiet, and waits for them.]
[compliments are hard, okay...
But he just hums softly, a very faint noise, and bows his head.
...]
And me too... a little.
[He'll accept that he had to be there, anyway. That was his role. In a way, that was his purpose in life.
... It's how it was supposed to be.]
... I hope that everyone can live better lives now. Fuller ones, and happier ones... nothing would make me happier than that.
But he just hums softly, a very faint noise, and bows his head.
...]
And me too... a little.
[He'll accept that he had to be there, anyway. That was his role. In a way, that was his purpose in life.
... It's how it was supposed to be.]
... I hope that everyone can live better lives now. Fuller ones, and happier ones... nothing would make me happier than that.
Not...exactly. [Izuku drags a hand down his face, sighing quietly.]
We never told anyone, but... All Might and I knew each other before U.A. He was helping me train--that's what he meant.
We never told anyone, but... All Might and I knew each other before U.A. He was helping me train--that's what he meant.
How long have you known each other?
[Maybe they aren't father and son, but there's definitely something going on there.
While he was right back during the sports festival, saying it wasn't his business-- now that they're dating he feels like it's a little bit his business.]
[Maybe they aren't father and son, but there's definitely something going on there.
While he was right back during the sports festival, saying it wasn't his business-- now that they're dating he feels like it's a little bit his business.]
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.
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.
Just a little? [Izuku murmurs, with just a hint of teasing. Come on, Minato, you helped save the world! That's more then "a little" as far as Izuku's concerned.]
I'm sure they can, Arisato-kun. Thanks to you and your friends. [Izuku pauses.] How many people know about this? I mean... a goddess showing up would be hard to ignore, wouldn't it?
I'm sure they can, Arisato-kun. Thanks to you and your friends. [Izuku pauses.] How many people know about this? I mean... a goddess showing up would be hard to ignore, wouldn't it?
[JUST A LITTLE... he never intended on becoming a hero or anything like that, so it's hard for him to accept any sort of praise.]
... Nobody.
[Oh.]
It's...a little complicated... but I guess you could say that since everything happened during a time that wasn't supposed to exist, everyone forgot about it after.
[...]
Even my team did. Everyone forgot. [Except him.]
... Nobody.
[Oh.]
It's...a little complicated... but I guess you could say that since everything happened during a time that wasn't supposed to exist, everyone forgot about it after.
[...]
Even my team did. Everyone forgot. [Except him.]
[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.]
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.]
That's how it is in Japan! We use honorifics, too. That's why I've been calling you Serket-san this whole time.
....it's part of his charm?
What did he do?
....it's part of his charm?
What did he do?
Hold on a second. [Carefully, Izuku slips out of from under the blanket, making sure not to let the cold air get in.
He pads back a moment later, arranging another blanket on top of the one they're already using.] Better?
He pads back a moment later, arranging another blanket on top of the one they're already using.] Better?
[There's a moment or two as he considers how he's feeling. Is it better? Or is it worse?]
Not really. Join me under the covers.
[Shouto pats the pillow next to him and waits for him to slide back in. He's so cold and he doesn't understand why. His body should take care of whatever temperature fluctuations he's dealing with.
Is it magic?]
Not really. Join me under the covers.
[Shouto pats the pillow next to him and waits for him to slide back in. He's so cold and he doesn't understand why. His body should take care of whatever temperature fluctuations he's dealing with.
Is it magic?]
Yeah, I've noticed! Minato uses an honorific. "Chan" or something? Fuck if I know what it means. It sounds cute. What do the different ones mean?
Also, serious question, what should I call you???? I have never really known.
Hahahaha! No, it totally is part of his charm. I've told him that, and it seems to confuse him.
He didn't really do anything. John and I were talking a8out Halloween and he came up.
He's not an easily flustered person, to put it mildly.
Unlike you. ::::)
Also, serious question, what should I call you???? I have never really known.
Hahahaha! No, it totally is part of his charm. I've told him that, and it seems to confuse him.
He didn't really do anything. John and I were talking a8out Halloween and he came up.
He's not an easily flustered person, to put it mildly.
Unlike you. ::::)
Edited 2018-11-18 07:05 (UTC)
I met All Might...about a year before we started U.A.
[Sheepishly, scratches at his cheek.]
I had a run in with a villain...All Might had to save me.
[Sheepishly, scratches at his cheek.]
I had a run in with a villain...All Might had to save me.
"Chan" is the one you use when you're familiar with someone, usually with girls or younger boys. "San" is the one you use when you're with someone you dont' know well or respect.
Midoriya's fine! Or Izuku, I guess. I know first names are easier for some people to use...
He doesn't get flustered at all! It's unfair, when he can say embarrassing things with such a straight face.
Midoriya's fine! Or Izuku, I guess. I know first names are easier for some people to use...
He doesn't get flustered at all! It's unfair, when he can say embarrassing things with such a straight face.
[It takes a second to process.]
Wait--what do you mean everyone forgot it happened? [Normally, the feeling of the pieces falling into place, the click as things begin to make sense, is one that Izuku loves. It just leaves him with a sense of dawning horror now.]
Then... that memory from now.... [Minato's feelings make too much sense now.]
Wait--what do you mean everyone forgot it happened? [Normally, the feeling of the pieces falling into place, the click as things begin to make sense, is one that Izuku loves. It just leaves him with a sense of dawning horror now.]
Then... that memory from now.... [Minato's feelings make too much sense now.]
Well... [Izuku hesitates again before shaking his head. It's his honesty that makes it so hard to pick and choose what he says.] Maybe not.
The encounter I had with him wasn't exactly normal, but.. to be honest, I'm not sure why All Might took in interest in me to begin with.
[What did he do to make such an impression that All Might would make him his successor? Though All Might's told him before, Izuku sometimes still finds himself stunned that it happened in the first place.]
The encounter I had with him wasn't exactly normal, but.. to be honest, I'm not sure why All Might took in interest in me to begin with.
[What did he do to make such an impression that All Might would make him his successor? Though All Might's told him before, Izuku sometimes still finds himself stunned that it happened in the first place.]
[It's definitely worrying, but Shouto doesn't seem to be hurting, exactly. Izuku studies him for a moment before nodding resolutely.
He slips back under the covers, drawing the blankets securely around them with a smile.]
That should do it. [With their body heat and the blankets, it should be enough to warm Shouto up. Or so Izuku hopes.]
He slips back under the covers, drawing the blankets securely around them with a smile.]
That should do it. [With their body heat and the blankets, it should be enough to warm Shouto up. Or so Izuku hopes.]
[It doesn't hurt. It's just incredibly annoying. He shifts so he's got an arm around Izuku's waist and tugs him closer. Inadvertently pressing their crotches together.
He might be blushing, but he's not ready to say anything about it until Izuku does.]
He might be blushing, but he's not ready to say anything about it until Izuku does.]
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