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Yeah, yeah...leave me a message and I'll get back to it if it's important enough.
Yeah, yeah...leave me a message and I'll get back to it if it's important enough.
[ It takes Poppy a few days to figure out how this Oracle device works. But once she does, she finds that it's a clever little thing, and it makes communication with her fellow captives all the more convenient!
She isn't 100% sure she's dialing the right number to get to the person she intends to speak to, but hopefully some of her halfling luck will make this work out. ]
Hello? Is this young master Bakugou? My name is Portentia, we fought an animated ice statue together.
[ There's an audible sigh as she realizes this device doesn't function exactly like the long distance communication spells she's used to, and she will need to state her whole message before awaiting a reply. ]
I hope you are doing well, and have found competent medical attention. I do not mean to sound worried, but, well. You did not look to be in the best condition when we parted.
If this is not young master Bakugou's number, then kindly disregard this message.
Thank you.
She isn't 100% sure she's dialing the right number to get to the person she intends to speak to, but hopefully some of her halfling luck will make this work out. ]
Hello? Is this young master Bakugou? My name is Portentia, we fought an animated ice statue together.
[ There's an audible sigh as she realizes this device doesn't function exactly like the long distance communication spells she's used to, and she will need to state her whole message before awaiting a reply. ]
I hope you are doing well, and have found competent medical attention. I do not mean to sound worried, but, well. You did not look to be in the best condition when we parted.
If this is not young master Bakugou's number, then kindly disregard this message.
Thank you.
[In all honesty, it's not so much that Katsuki doesn't know how to use it - it's a phone, after all, and he's a modern-age city boy - but the fucking this is so old that half the functions he's used to are nowhere to be found. Regardless, it still rings a few times before he flips it open. Who in the fuck would be calling him?]
...Who? [Give him a minute...he's bad with names.] Oh, wait, the female version of Dunce Face.
[Nailed it.]
Tch, or maybe Ponytail, you talk like an uppity snot. [He misses them. It's why he's making the connections. To not forget.] Aa, I'm fine - there are healers here, as well as an apothecary. Got prescribed some shit to take that tastes about the same as a donkey's asshole, but it works. Can't do much else yet, though.
[He had his stitches redone, since healing can only do so much in this world, and he genuinely just needs to sit still and not move around excessively. Which is actually painfully difficult for an active kid like him.]
...Who? [Give him a minute...he's bad with names.] Oh, wait, the female version of Dunce Face.
[Nailed it.]
Tch, or maybe Ponytail, you talk like an uppity snot. [He misses them. It's why he's making the connections. To not forget.] Aa, I'm fine - there are healers here, as well as an apothecary. Got prescribed some shit to take that tastes about the same as a donkey's asshole, but it works. Can't do much else yet, though.
[He had his stitches redone, since healing can only do so much in this world, and he genuinely just needs to sit still and not move around excessively. Which is actually painfully difficult for an active kid like him.]
...Right.
[ She can only assume those nicknames are alluding to people he knows from his home, although she can't tell from his tone whether they are friends, rivals, or perhaps subjects of his attempts at bullying. She's been called all sorts of derogatory names by her own classmates, she's really inured to it by now, so it doesn't bother her so much as bore her. ]
Well, I'm glad you're in relatively better health. I'm sure any healer's orders for restricted activity are only for your benefit.
[ Though, from what little she knows of him so far, she wouldn't be wholly surprised if he decided to just ignore those orders and go out and re-injure himself anyway. ]
I... [ She hesitates, unsure if she wants to offer what she's thinking of offering, but her desire for interpersonal connection gets the better of her. ] I plan on stopping by the library on my way home later, if you wish for me to bring you anything to read.
[ She can only assume those nicknames are alluding to people he knows from his home, although she can't tell from his tone whether they are friends, rivals, or perhaps subjects of his attempts at bullying. She's been called all sorts of derogatory names by her own classmates, she's really inured to it by now, so it doesn't bother her so much as bore her. ]
Well, I'm glad you're in relatively better health. I'm sure any healer's orders for restricted activity are only for your benefit.
[ Though, from what little she knows of him so far, she wouldn't be wholly surprised if he decided to just ignore those orders and go out and re-injure himself anyway. ]
I... [ She hesitates, unsure if she wants to offer what she's thinking of offering, but her desire for interpersonal connection gets the better of her. ] I plan on stopping by the library on my way home later, if you wish for me to bring you anything to read.
[Weirdly enough, even "Dunce Face" is a term of endearment for a friend. Katsuki's nicknames are...colorful, to say the least, but most of the time they're meant in a friendly sort of way. Most of the time. He still has to come up with a good one for her, too, but it's harder since he doesn't know her well enough to pick, and something like "Flowers" seems too boring. He puts thought into it, okay?
There's a scoff on the other end of the phone. Yeah, yeah, he knows... Not his first rodeo in a hospital, or being bandaged up and all that. Comes with the territory, but these wounds are some of the worst he's gotten. Plus, with no Recovery Girl to speed up the process of healing...it's going to take longer. So yeah, Katsuki is staying put and not risking his body any more than he can get away with. Though there's a long stint of quiet on his line as he's left pulling back his phone and staring down at it for a minute or two.
That's...awfully nice to do for someone you've barely met. But he can't argue having a few books to read would make time go a lot faster. He's been bored out of his fucking mind.]
If it doesn't kill you. [Then sure. He'll text her his, addr--uh...directions to his cottage.] Fiction, horror, mystery...and if you find anything with a history on this place, or a map, bring it over.
There's a scoff on the other end of the phone. Yeah, yeah, he knows... Not his first rodeo in a hospital, or being bandaged up and all that. Comes with the territory, but these wounds are some of the worst he's gotten. Plus, with no Recovery Girl to speed up the process of healing...it's going to take longer. So yeah, Katsuki is staying put and not risking his body any more than he can get away with. Though there's a long stint of quiet on his line as he's left pulling back his phone and staring down at it for a minute or two.
That's...awfully nice to do for someone you've barely met. But he can't argue having a few books to read would make time go a lot faster. He's been bored out of his fucking mind.]
If it doesn't kill you. [Then sure. He'll text her his, addr--uh...directions to his cottage.] Fiction, horror, mystery...and if you find anything with a history on this place, or a map, bring it over.
[ Oh, interesting. His cottage is not all too far from the one she shares with Aurora and Jasmine! That makes the errand all the more convenient, although she would still have done it were it more out of her way. ]
I will see what I can find. I will stop by in a few hours.
[ True to her word, later that afternoon, there is a knock on the door of Bakugou's cottage. Poppy is there, basket in hand laden with books and also some fruit she picked up from the village. Most of it she plans on bringing back home with her, but she thought she could at least leave Bakugou with something to eat. ]
I will see what I can find. I will stop by in a few hours.
[ True to her word, later that afternoon, there is a knock on the door of Bakugou's cottage. Poppy is there, basket in hand laden with books and also some fruit she picked up from the village. Most of it she plans on bringing back home with her, but she thought she could at least leave Bakugou with something to eat. ]
[That's...actually fucking awesome? Considering those three are the precious few that Katsuki actually enjoys the company of, and tolerates considerably more than most others he's met here. Them all being together, and close by, is extremely convenient. With a grunt of acknowledgment, Katsuki hangs up and goes to prep for her arrival. The place isn't dirty, he cleaned as much as he could when he got it, but still. He has something to do.
When Poppy arrives, the cottage door is actually unlocked if she tests it, though there is a muffled shout from the other side of--]
It's open! [And then immediately, when the door is opened and she peeks inside--] Shoes off. Or you wait outside.
[Listen, he's Asian, what did you expect? Regardless, there is an absolutely heavenly aroma warming the quaint little cottage, and it's plain to see why. The oven is on, and Katsuki has been working at it. He jerks his head toward the eating area, where a wooden table is, and a basket containing a small but delectable looking honey almond cake that he made maybe twenty minutes ago. It's still warm, too.]
When Poppy arrives, the cottage door is actually unlocked if she tests it, though there is a muffled shout from the other side of--]
It's open! [And then immediately, when the door is opened and she peeks inside--] Shoes off. Or you wait outside.
[Listen, he's Asian, what did you expect? Regardless, there is an absolutely heavenly aroma warming the quaint little cottage, and it's plain to see why. The oven is on, and Katsuki has been working at it. He jerks his head toward the eating area, where a wooden table is, and a basket containing a small but delectable looking honey almond cake that he made maybe twenty minutes ago. It's still warm, too.]
[ Once beckoned inside, Poppy opens the door, but she freezes in an instant as another command is barked at her to remove her shoes. ]
Shoes off? [ Such a custom is foreign to her, but... It is his home, it would only be rude not to obey. Even if the shoes she's wearing are ankle high boots that are tightly laced, which will be a pain to take off and then put on again when she leaves.
She sets her basket down, and sits on the threshold to set about taking her shoes off. As she does, her nose catches the scent of something sweet. She looks up, noticing that the oven is on. ]
...You bake?
[ He keeps surprising her. This is not something she would have expected out of a gruff boy like him. ]
Shoes off? [ Such a custom is foreign to her, but... It is his home, it would only be rude not to obey. Even if the shoes she's wearing are ankle high boots that are tightly laced, which will be a pain to take off and then put on again when she leaves.
She sets her basket down, and sits on the threshold to set about taking her shoes off. As she does, her nose catches the scent of something sweet. She looks up, noticing that the oven is on. ]
...You bake?
[ He keeps surprising her. This is not something she would have expected out of a gruff boy like him. ]
[He growls taking a deep breath and holding it to not start hissing and spitting like a cat, but there's definitely a bristle to his posture that indicates Katsuki is agitated. He clenches his jaw, grinding his teeth together, and lets that held breath go in a soft hiss. She's taking her shoes off, thank fucking god, because that's one less thing to get mad about. Katsuki's not going to mop the damn floors of melted snow, sand, and mud just to host one person for a few minutes. And yes, custom. Katsuki's a stickler for the rules, after all.
He huffs loudly, washing his hands with that same aggression and toweling them off on a hand towel he tosses aside. It is really so surprising he can cook? Bake?? It's practical. Katsuki feels a pang in his chest, remembering how Uraraka was so shocked he could fucking...chop vegetables with the precision, accuracy, and speed of a top-class chef. He may have blown up a wood stove, but he got...over-excited. Sue him. Fuck you.]
If I don't want to fucking starve, I need to cook, right? [Because what money does he have to buy anything? He came with nothing, he can't really work because of his injuries. He was given a grace by the healers tending him of enough food and drink to get by until he can work properly to fill his pantry.] If you don't want it, don't take it. But you're missing out...
Goes great with berry preserves or soft cheese. Tea, too. [Katsuki, you food snob.]
He huffs loudly, washing his hands with that same aggression and toweling them off on a hand towel he tosses aside. It is really so surprising he can cook? Bake?? It's practical. Katsuki feels a pang in his chest, remembering how Uraraka was so shocked he could fucking...chop vegetables with the precision, accuracy, and speed of a top-class chef. He may have blown up a wood stove, but he got...over-excited. Sue him. Fuck you.]
If I don't want to fucking starve, I need to cook, right? [Because what money does he have to buy anything? He came with nothing, he can't really work because of his injuries. He was given a grace by the healers tending him of enough food and drink to get by until he can work properly to fill his pantry.] If you don't want it, don't take it. But you're missing out...
Goes great with berry preserves or soft cheese. Tea, too. [Katsuki, you food snob.]
[ Finally, her boots have been unlaced and removed, and tucked to the side of the entry way. She steps into the cottage properly, clad only in her stocking feet. She follows the scent of sweet, warm baked goods to get a better look at the cake on the table. ]
No, I— I meant no offense! It is an honorable talent, to be able to cook. [ She's a little embarrassed now, that she's been relying on Aurora to do most of the cooking in their home.
Wanting desperately to change the subject, she pulls out the books she'd collected for him at the library— a compilation of mystery fiction from her own world, a horror anthology, and a collection of maps of the area around Somnius— with many of the pages either torn out or redacted. ]
Here... I gathered what I was able. Hopefully this will suit your needs.
No, I— I meant no offense! It is an honorable talent, to be able to cook. [ She's a little embarrassed now, that she's been relying on Aurora to do most of the cooking in their home.
Wanting desperately to change the subject, she pulls out the books she'd collected for him at the library— a compilation of mystery fiction from her own world, a horror anthology, and a collection of maps of the area around Somnius— with many of the pages either torn out or redacted. ]
Here... I gathered what I was able. Hopefully this will suit your needs.
[Katsuki looks over his shoulder and raises a brow. He never thought it to be a talent, really...just a necessity. Yes, he probably doesn't have to add all the spices he does, regulate the temperature as he does, and time and plan everything out perfectly, but...well. Katsuki never does anything in halves. He's always just thought "if you want to eat, you have to cook" and that was that, but he's slowly begun to realize that not everyone shares the same mentality as he does on a lot of things. Been hard to accept, but he's...getting better. Slowly.]
It's not difficult. Not really. Just takes practice. [He shrugs a bit (with a slight wince as he pinches his injured shoulder a little), because it's the truth and he means nothing by it. Anyone can do it - it's just a matter of trial and error and a lot of repetition.] Baking's way easier for beginners, so long as you got a recipe to follow.
[He dusts him off, making sure he's not covered in flour or crumbs, then meander over, leaning toward the books to inspect each of them. Eventually, Katsuki picks up the horror anthology and pops open the cover to take a look at the content table, nodding slowly in approval. The next is the maps, which he sets aside and makes a mental note to copy over later, and the last one, which gets another raised brow and dry chuckle as he looks it over. This will probably be interesting...]
Aa, it'll do. I'll take them back when I've finished them, so don't worry about that.
It's not difficult. Not really. Just takes practice. [He shrugs a bit (with a slight wince as he pinches his injured shoulder a little), because it's the truth and he means nothing by it. Anyone can do it - it's just a matter of trial and error and a lot of repetition.] Baking's way easier for beginners, so long as you got a recipe to follow.
[He dusts him off, making sure he's not covered in flour or crumbs, then meander over, leaning toward the books to inspect each of them. Eventually, Katsuki picks up the horror anthology and pops open the cover to take a look at the content table, nodding slowly in approval. The next is the maps, which he sets aside and makes a mental note to copy over later, and the last one, which gets another raised brow and dry chuckle as he looks it over. This will probably be interesting...]
Aa, it'll do. I'll take them back when I've finished them, so don't worry about that.
Dearest Bakugou, I ask this question because will lead to my actual inquiry. Do you have many male friends back home?
Then hopefully, you can answer my next question.
What is a "bro code?"
What is a "bro code?"
In the context that a gentleman you've never met before stops talking to you after learning your name?
I was learning to make chocolate with another gentleman. He was trying to sneak some tastes of what I was making so I just fed him. I told him the chocolates I was making were for my friends and listed a few names. The next thing I know, he asks me if my name is Aurora and walks away. He seemed distressed that he found my company pleasant.
[UGH, GOD. WHY IS HIS GENDER SO FUCKING ATROCIOUS?? Katsuki rubs his face and can't help the low growl of disgust and frustration that vibrates low in his chest. Yup, he was right on the fucking money with his assumption. He makes a mental note to punch Kaminari in the throat and blast that shitty Grape Perv into the ocean.]
If you saw that dipshit, then he wasn't sneaking anything. It was an orchestrated maneuver to get your attention because you're traditionally attractive and the fucker probably wanted to make a move on you, bottom line. Guys are fucking stupid as shit, and twice as goddamn desperate. The fact you reacted, and well... [Katsuki grimaces, wrinkling his nose, because this is just...so fucking putrid. He's furious he shares a chromosome with these trashpiles.] ...is a victory in and of itself to them, and gives 'em more leeway over you. My advice? Next time grab their nasty little mitts and place 'em right on the fucking burner and crank it to high.
Or knock 'em over the fucking head with a wooden spoon. Either works, but the former lasts longer. Better message.
But if the douchebag learned who you were, mentioned a "bro code"... [He gags, shaking his head and running fingers through his hair.] Then my assumption is that a friend of his has the hots for you, too, and called dibs. It's "against the rules" to go after a piece of meat--sorry, a woman...if one of your friends "saw it first". Tch...fucking pricks.
[Ugh. Katsuki feels filthy. And rightfully pissed off. Why the hell can't his fellow males just get a fucking clue and treat people fairly and with respect? Aurora deserves better than that, she's way fucking more than just a Princess.]
If you saw that dipshit, then he wasn't sneaking anything. It was an orchestrated maneuver to get your attention because you're traditionally attractive and the fucker probably wanted to make a move on you, bottom line. Guys are fucking stupid as shit, and twice as goddamn desperate. The fact you reacted, and well... [Katsuki grimaces, wrinkling his nose, because this is just...so fucking putrid. He's furious he shares a chromosome with these trashpiles.] ...is a victory in and of itself to them, and gives 'em more leeway over you. My advice? Next time grab their nasty little mitts and place 'em right on the fucking burner and crank it to high.
Or knock 'em over the fucking head with a wooden spoon. Either works, but the former lasts longer. Better message.
But if the douchebag learned who you were, mentioned a "bro code"... [He gags, shaking his head and running fingers through his hair.] Then my assumption is that a friend of his has the hots for you, too, and called dibs. It's "against the rules" to go after a piece of meat--sorry, a woman...if one of your friends "saw it first". Tch...fucking pricks.
[Ugh. Katsuki feels filthy. And rightfully pissed off. Why the hell can't his fellow males just get a fucking clue and treat people fairly and with respect? Aurora deserves better than that, she's way fucking more than just a Princess.]
[What could she have possibly mentioned that would be so upsetting? Was this 'code' really THAT bad?]
[No wonder her aunts didn't want her to speak to strangers.]
[But Katsuki had the habit to be... well, not necessarily excitable, but he had the tendency to be very... assured. Denji and Akira couldn't really be so bad, could they? ]
[Maybe she should have one of her animal companions join her next time... People tended to behave better when an eagle or owl was threatening to peck or claw your eyes out.]
[Still, she didn't want to make such snap assumptions about Denji and Akira (more so Denji as she considered him her friend and she had only met Akira the one time).
The hots, Aurora came to deduce meant "attraction" and "dibs" well, actually she didn't know what dibs meant but she guessed from the context it was staking claim of some sort.]
Denji has made no move towards declaring courtship, and even if he did, I would have to decline, I do not see him as anything more than a friend.
The hots, Aurora came to deduce meant "attraction" and "dibs" well, actually she didn't know what dibs meant but she guessed from the context it was staking claim of some sort.]
Denji has made no move towards declaring courtship, and even if he did, I would have to decline, I do not see him as anything more than a friend.
Besides... [She became a bit more somber even with all this.] I've been betrothed since birth, if any gentleman has these... "dibs" you are suggesting, it is Prince Phillip, though I have never met him nor is he present.
[AND SHE'S NOT THE LEAST BIT HAPPY ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCE.] This bro-code, you are so deeply disgusted by, does my being betrothed negate their endeavors if such things exist?
[Aurora comes from a time of... well, very FORMAL courtship. She does not really grasp modern notions of what could only VERY loosely be considered "courtship" for the centuries far beyond hers. Not that "two kids falling in love and eloping" wasn't a thing even back in her day, but not for princesses. Even still, she had tried to do courtship properly, her peasant boy would have met her aunts for formal permission.
She wondered what he must have thought of her when he arrived at an empty cottage...
She shakes her head.]
I do not consider either gentleman in a romantic way. And while your suggestion of placing hands over flames or smacking them with a wooden spoon is duly noted, I believe I shall refrain from such gestures.
Is there a manner in which I can merely politely decline Denji without forsaking a friendship?
[AND SHE'S NOT THE LEAST BIT HAPPY ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCE.] This bro-code, you are so deeply disgusted by, does my being betrothed negate their endeavors if such things exist?
[Aurora comes from a time of... well, very FORMAL courtship. She does not really grasp modern notions of what could only VERY loosely be considered "courtship" for the centuries far beyond hers. Not that "two kids falling in love and eloping" wasn't a thing even back in her day, but not for princesses. Even still, she had tried to do courtship properly, her peasant boy would have met her aunts for formal permission.
She wondered what he must have thought of her when he arrived at an empty cottage...
She shakes her head.]
I do not consider either gentleman in a romantic way. And while your suggestion of placing hands over flames or smacking them with a wooden spoon is duly noted, I believe I shall refrain from such gestures.
Is there a manner in which I can merely politely decline Denji without forsaking a friendship?
Edited 2023-03-10 04:17 (UTC)
[Is Katsuki biased? Yes, he is, he is in a class with literal scum that treats pretty girls as if they're meant for his pleasure and his pleasure alone. There is no respect, no boundaries, nothing kind or loving at all. If Katsuki were ever given the chance, the opportunity, he'd make that Grape Perv into fucking paste. Kaminari at least is just a flirt, and...well, he does stupid things and needs a smack upside the head sometimes, but it's far less offensive that the former.
Also, Katsuki just...he knows. He knows how guys are - he is one. His friends are mostly guys, teenagers with raging hormones and the desire to show off and "be cool" and all that. This is indeed a thing they talk about, though he always tunes it out because he has zero interest in the subject matter. But his voice does soften after the moment given for Aurora to react, and he's settled from a raging boil to a quiet simmer.]
Your Highness. [He is addressing her formally now, trying to have her meet his gaze.] I'll tell you right now that what you expect to happen during courtship doesn't exist in my time, and it hasn't for hundreds of years. I can't speak for these other assholes, but the way they talk makes me think they're from around my time. And...women don't really get a fair deal in a lot of shit. Been like that for a while. That you're betrothed won't matter to them, no...because that guy isn't here, is he? You're still a target unless you've got a ring on your finger or swapping saliva with someone they can put a face to.
It's bullshit you have to do the shit you have to do because you're... [He motions to her with a flick of his wrist. It's stupid. The double-standard is so vile and he can't stand it. There's no one tougher than Katsuki's mom, and the girls in his class could kick solid ass and then some. That they are constantly under scrutiny for the simplest and most insignificant thing makes his blood boil. Fragile girls. Go easy on them. Don't be too harsh. Don't say bad things...fuck that. A girl almost buried him under a mountain of her own making half a year ago.] Tch, whatever...but seems you've already got it figured out what you wanna do now, aa?
Be honest. If they're real fucking men, they'll back off and let you be. But...I'd be careful with "friendships" when someone's got a crush on you--naa...when they like you romantically. It's them biding their time, hoping you'll change your mind. [He takes a deep breath in, then out again.] But there's good guys out there. Not a lot, but they exist. You've got eyes, and way more than air between your ears...so you'll be fine.
And you got me, too.
[Is that an admission of their friendship or a threat that if anyone tries to do anything Aurora doesn't like nor want, he will rain down hot fury upon them? The answer is simply.... :) ]
Also, Katsuki just...he knows. He knows how guys are - he is one. His friends are mostly guys, teenagers with raging hormones and the desire to show off and "be cool" and all that. This is indeed a thing they talk about, though he always tunes it out because he has zero interest in the subject matter. But his voice does soften after the moment given for Aurora to react, and he's settled from a raging boil to a quiet simmer.]
Your Highness. [He is addressing her formally now, trying to have her meet his gaze.] I'll tell you right now that what you expect to happen during courtship doesn't exist in my time, and it hasn't for hundreds of years. I can't speak for these other assholes, but the way they talk makes me think they're from around my time. And...women don't really get a fair deal in a lot of shit. Been like that for a while. That you're betrothed won't matter to them, no...because that guy isn't here, is he? You're still a target unless you've got a ring on your finger or swapping saliva with someone they can put a face to.
It's bullshit you have to do the shit you have to do because you're... [He motions to her with a flick of his wrist. It's stupid. The double-standard is so vile and he can't stand it. There's no one tougher than Katsuki's mom, and the girls in his class could kick solid ass and then some. That they are constantly under scrutiny for the simplest and most insignificant thing makes his blood boil. Fragile girls. Go easy on them. Don't be too harsh. Don't say bad things...fuck that. A girl almost buried him under a mountain of her own making half a year ago.] Tch, whatever...but seems you've already got it figured out what you wanna do now, aa?
Be honest. If they're real fucking men, they'll back off and let you be. But...I'd be careful with "friendships" when someone's got a crush on you--naa...when they like you romantically. It's them biding their time, hoping you'll change your mind. [He takes a deep breath in, then out again.] But there's good guys out there. Not a lot, but they exist. You've got eyes, and way more than air between your ears...so you'll be fine.
And you got me, too.
[Is that an admission of their friendship or a threat that if anyone tries to do anything Aurora doesn't like nor want, he will rain down hot fury upon them? The answer is simply.... :) ]
[Her eyes widened and she made a soft 'ah.' She made a soft noise and looked to the side.] I suppose I still have much to learn about the world. [And how it's passed her by. It's like she's been asleep and awoken 100s of years later anyway. The world she knew but the manner of people and their ways? No, that was so far out of her reach. She took a deep breath.]
I have enough figured out, and I will have to navigate the matter regardless. I will not be changing my mind, and I shall make that clear if that is indeed something that is being hoped for.
There are good men out there, I am not concerned about that. And yes, I do have you, Bakugou. And you have me. You've had me since we both arrived and I forced you to chew willow bark.
Thank you, Bakugou.
I have enough figured out, and I will have to navigate the matter regardless. I will not be changing my mind, and I shall make that clear if that is indeed something that is being hoped for.
There are good men out there, I am not concerned about that. And yes, I do have you, Bakugou. And you have me. You've had me since we both arrived and I forced you to chew willow bark.
Thank you, Bakugou.
[On the 24th Katsuki will find a small bag of chocolates along with a holiday card with his name that reads,]
[The chocolates are moderately spicy, he couldn't help making them a bit more spicy to mess with Katsuki a little. They are made of dark chocolate and also have a hint of orange.]
Merry Christmas!
- Arrakis Faylare
[The chocolates are moderately spicy, he couldn't help making them a bit more spicy to mess with Katsuki a little. They are made of dark chocolate and also have a hint of orange.]
[Spicy chocolate?? To mess with him??? Oh, buddy...
Regardless, the chocolates are found, and thank god there's a card...because Katsuki would have been extremely wary of them after the horsecrap that happened with Vaeros' feast at his castle - they probably would have been tossed. And while he isn't a fan of sweet normally (he has a very low interest in them), they suit his tastes very well. Bittersweet dark chocolate with a hint of spice and a tang of orange. Not bad at all.
...But now he has to get this bastard something, too. Sigh...at least he was planning to do this anyway.]
Regardless, the chocolates are found, and thank god there's a card...because Katsuki would have been extremely wary of them after the horsecrap that happened with Vaeros' feast at his castle - they probably would have been tossed. And while he isn't a fan of sweet normally (he has a very low interest in them), they suit his tastes very well. Bittersweet dark chocolate with a hint of spice and a tang of orange. Not bad at all.
...But now he has to get this bastard something, too. Sigh...at least he was planning to do this anyway.]
[lol success! Arrakis will be glad to hear he likes the chocolates. Guess he will have to make them spicier next time!]
[ Katsuki will find a present sitting outside his door, wrapped in black wrapping paper with purple bows. Inside a box is an oyster knife forged by Blake. On top of the present sits a bamboo case with freshly made spicy tuna dumplings. ]
[Eilonwy will turn up a few days before Christmas, carrying a package wrapped in green and gold wrapping paper. She's been busy to put it lightly, but she's found a good rhythm to making her gift giving rounds. She approaches the front door and knocks politely.] Hello, Bakugou. It's Eilonwy, I've brought you a gift!
[There's a shuffle on the other side of the door, a muffled "hold on", and then the door opens to reveal the young Hero in some sweats and a long sleeve, a broom and rag off to the side as he was apparently doing some tidying up. Now that there's four people in the cottage, he's kind of pressed to keep the space clean with everyone coming in and out all the time, and guests keep pouring in for the holidays, too.]
Haah? But it's not Christmas yet. [Also why?]
Haah? But it's not Christmas yet. [Also why?]
No, it isn't, but I figured you would be just as busy as I'm expecting myself to be on the day proper. [She notes the outfit and long sleeves. Good, it looks like this scarf will help.] So I wanted to do it now, instead of then in case we missed each other while making rounds.
[She holds out the package labeled 'Bakugou'] I hope it suits you! [Because friendship, that's why.]
[She holds out the package labeled 'Bakugou'] I hope it suits you! [Because friendship, that's why.]
Tch...you're not wrong, but you could've just left it here.
[Though it's not really the same is it? There's a feeling you get when you gift someone something and they really like it. A shared sort of joy and elation, like you're experiencing it all together - it's something really special. And god, yes, that sounds mushy and cheesy as hell, and it's so sugary sweet it makes Katsuki want to puke sometimes, but it's also...nice.]
Come inside, at least... I hate this weather, and the door open is letting out all the heat. [He takes the package from her and turns, letting Eilonwy let herself in. She should know the rules by now, so he doesn't even say them aloud: shoes off, leave them by the entrance.]
[Though it's not really the same is it? There's a feeling you get when you gift someone something and they really like it. A shared sort of joy and elation, like you're experiencing it all together - it's something really special. And god, yes, that sounds mushy and cheesy as hell, and it's so sugary sweet it makes Katsuki want to puke sometimes, but it's also...nice.]
Come inside, at least... I hate this weather, and the door open is letting out all the heat. [He takes the package from her and turns, letting Eilonwy let herself in. She should know the rules by now, so he doesn't even say them aloud: shoes off, leave them by the entrance.]
Yes, that's true.
[Bakugou gets it. Normally Eilonwy would just leave it someplace but she wants to do that here.]
Thank you. [She'll hold the door open long enough to slip inside before her shoes come off, placed where they had been before, and some house shoes are slipped into.]It is very cold, so I hope this helps with it, at least.
[Bakugou gets it. Normally Eilonwy would just leave it someplace but she wants to do that here.]
Thank you. [She'll hold the door open long enough to slip inside before her shoes come off, placed where they had been before, and some house shoes are slipped into.]It is very cold, so I hope this helps with it, at least.
[For a moment, Katsuki actually thinks she's talking about it being cold outside - which it is - and approaches the wood stove to toss a log onto the already burning fire to heat the place up some more, but then realizes she's talking about the gift she brought. O-Oh...right, that. He should probably open that while she's here, huh?
With about as much grace as a bulldog devouring a steak, he tears through the wrapping and lifts the top off the the little box, blinking at the rather cozy looking scarf below. He picks it up to feel the material, and if pleased that it's soft and almost silky, not coarse or scratchy.]
Oh...I needed one of these. [He was just so distracted that he never picked one up for himself.]
With about as much grace as a bulldog devouring a steak, he tears through the wrapping and lifts the top off the the little box, blinking at the rather cozy looking scarf below. He picks it up to feel the material, and if pleased that it's soft and almost silky, not coarse or scratchy.]
Oh...I needed one of these. [He was just so distracted that he never picked one up for himself.]
[Eilonwy just watches as the wrapping paper turns into confetti and smiles once he sees the scarf] Oh, good! I was worried you would have bought one by now. That's why I noted that your house is fairly warm-- the scarf is more for outside use, but it's not so thick that it will be uncomfortable if you wear it indoors.
[Humming slightly, just to acknowledge that Eilonwy spoke, Katsuki takes the scarf out fully, noting that it's actually a nice length, too. Not too long that he's tripping over it, but not short that he can't do a fancy knot around his neck to guard his face.]
Probably won't wear it inside unless I need to, but it'll help a lot for when I'm out and not in my suit. [The high neck-line of his winter outfit serves kind of this purpose, but he's not always in his Hero suit - Katsuki does have periods of time where he just goes out in his casual clothes, and he does try to take breaks from his training and patrols, too.] You get this from Threads, or the old bat he's putting out of business?
Probably won't wear it inside unless I need to, but it'll help a lot for when I'm out and not in my suit. [The high neck-line of his winter outfit serves kind of this purpose, but he's not always in his Hero suit - Katsuki does have periods of time where he just goes out in his casual clothes, and he does try to take breaks from his training and patrols, too.] You get this from Threads, or the old bat he's putting out of business?
[Eilonwy blinks] No, neither of those- I bought the yarn a while ago when I was learning and made it. I've been working on a small mountain of them since then to get everything finished ahead of now. [But she brightens at hearing it'll help.] Good! I didn't want it to be uncomfortable. I'm glad it can serve a purpose then.
You made this?
[For him?? Katsuki blinks, looking down at the scarf and feeling a little bizarre. Buying someone a scarf is one thing, but making it is something else. He feels the tips of his ears get a little warm, and his skin get kind of itchy. Urgh...how annoying. You sappy bastards are going to be the death of him.]
...S'good quality. [Translation: thank you.]
[For him?? Katsuki blinks, looking down at the scarf and feeling a little bizarre. Buying someone a scarf is one thing, but making it is something else. He feels the tips of his ears get a little warm, and his skin get kind of itchy. Urgh...how annoying. You sappy bastards are going to be the death of him.]
...S'good quality. [Translation: thank you.]
I did, yes.
[Eilonwy smiles. If Bakugou actually does die from the sap, she's got healing powers. It'll work out.]
It is, the yarn is very nice. [Translation back: You're welcome.] But I'm sure you have some work to get back to, so I don't want to overstay my welcome.
[Eilonwy smiles. If Bakugou actually does die from the sap, she's got healing powers. It'll work out.]
It is, the yarn is very nice. [Translation back: You're welcome.] But I'm sure you have some work to get back to, so I don't want to overstay my welcome.
[HE'LL ONLY DIE FASTER!!!]
...Hold on. [Katsuki grunts, because he doesn't feel good about taking something without giving something back. Yes, he knows that's not how gifts work, and he does have something planned to give to Eilonwy on actual Christmas day, but...fuck it, he can give her something early, too.
Puttering over to his kitchen, Katsuki opens up a cupboard and removes a rather plain looking tin. Very unassuming, and there's even a label on it that says "salt". Inside is, uh...definitely not salt, but a baggy of various chocolate dipped pretzels - white, dark, milk, and even strawberry and orange.]
I didn't make these, but call it a deposit.
...Hold on. [Katsuki grunts, because he doesn't feel good about taking something without giving something back. Yes, he knows that's not how gifts work, and he does have something planned to give to Eilonwy on actual Christmas day, but...fuck it, he can give her something early, too.
Puttering over to his kitchen, Katsuki opens up a cupboard and removes a rather plain looking tin. Very unassuming, and there's even a label on it that says "salt". Inside is, uh...definitely not salt, but a baggy of various chocolate dipped pretzels - white, dark, milk, and even strawberry and orange.]
I didn't make these, but call it a deposit.
[I'M SURE IT'S FINE, STOP WORRYING!!!]
[Eilonwy takes the tin, reading the label and looking at him for a second before popping it open and seeing the treats. She lights up.] Oh! Thank you very much, Bakugou! They look wonderful, I'm sure they'll go well with tea.
[Maybe not but Eilonwy will test that theory happily.]
[Eilonwy takes the tin, reading the label and looking at him for a second before popping it open and seeing the treats. She lights up.] Oh! Thank you very much, Bakugou! They look wonderful, I'm sure they'll go well with tea.
[Maybe not but Eilonwy will test that theory happily.]
Coffee.
[Tea...maybe, if she drinks an especially rich, black tea. Maybe a chai, with a lot of spices and a rich kind of smoothness to it. Otherwise, coffee will be the best bet - the saltiness and rich chocolate will go really well with the bitterness of coffee, especially something strong like an espresso. Katsuki does kind of lament giving his own personal stash, but...he can get more. Not big deal, and he won't make a fuss, either. Probably best not to have them around when someone with an enormous sweet tooth is now in the house, too.
Yes, he's talking about Uraraka. >:C He's got your number, Cheeks.]
[Tea...maybe, if she drinks an especially rich, black tea. Maybe a chai, with a lot of spices and a rich kind of smoothness to it. Otherwise, coffee will be the best bet - the saltiness and rich chocolate will go really well with the bitterness of coffee, especially something strong like an espresso. Katsuki does kind of lament giving his own personal stash, but...he can get more. Not big deal, and he won't make a fuss, either. Probably best not to have them around when someone with an enormous sweet tooth is now in the house, too.
Yes, he's talking about Uraraka. >:C He's got your number, Cheeks.]
Of course.
[Eilonwy's tea is pretty strong but probably not enough to go with the pretzels. She makes a note to get some coffee on the way back.
Wow just read your friend Bakugou! Anyway, Eilonwy closes the tin and smiles.] Coffee, then. Now, as I said, I'm sure you're busy and the gifts have been exchanged so.
[She heads back to the front door, steps out of the house slippers, and changes back into her shoes.] I'll speak with you again soon, I'm sure.
[Eilonwy's tea is pretty strong but probably not enough to go with the pretzels. She makes a note to get some coffee on the way back.
Wow just read your friend Bakugou! Anyway, Eilonwy closes the tin and smiles.] Coffee, then. Now, as I said, I'm sure you're busy and the gifts have been exchanged so.
[She heads back to the front door, steps out of the house slippers, and changes back into her shoes.] I'll speak with you again soon, I'm sure.
[It won't be difficult to get coffee here, thank fucking god. The cafes in Somnius are good, and serve some really nice blends as well as bags of roasted whole beans and grounds, too. He has a bag of grounds (because he doesn't have a grinder yet), but Katsuki doesn't often drink coffee, it's a rare thing for him and usually when he's out and needs a pick-me-up of energy he'll stop by a cafe and get something to go.
Humming, he walks Eilonwy back towards the door and opens it for her when she's got her shoes back on. Look, he can't be...kind of a gentleman. Sometimes. Maybe...a little. Look, just he grateful he's not tossing you out on your ass, okay? :|]
If I manage to finish early, you'll catch me on patrol, probably. [He shrugs.] Later.
[And with a nod, Katsuki bids Eilonwy goodbye and closes the door to get back to cleaning.]
Humming, he walks Eilonwy back towards the door and opens it for her when she's got her shoes back on. Look, he can't be...kind of a gentleman. Sometimes. Maybe...a little. Look, just he grateful he's not tossing you out on your ass, okay? :|]
If I manage to finish early, you'll catch me on patrol, probably. [He shrugs.] Later.
[And with a nod, Katsuki bids Eilonwy goodbye and closes the door to get back to cleaning.]
[Thor's gift for Bakugou is a traditional Viking drinking horn, made from an elk he caught in the forest, and intricately-carved with dragons, serpent, and fire imagery. There's also runic down the side, and a note tucked into the horn.]
One thing any good hero does a lot of is celebrate their victories, and I think you got a lot of those comin'. Now you got somethin' appropriate for those occasions. Sure I don't need to tell you this, but I'm gonna anyway; don't go crazy with this. Trusting you on that. Oh yeah, case you ain't up on your runes, the writing down the side means "Fire-Hearted". A warrior's name oughta reflect their most notable quality after all. Havin' a bit of a to do end of the month, gonna cook up some stew, have some people over. Be good to see you there, Fire-Heart.
One thing any good hero does a lot of is celebrate their victories, and I think you got a lot of those comin'. Now you got somethin' appropriate for those occasions. Sure I don't need to tell you this, but I'm gonna anyway; don't go crazy with this. Trusting you on that. Oh yeah, case you ain't up on your runes, the writing down the side means "Fire-Hearted". A warrior's name oughta reflect their most notable quality after all. Havin' a bit of a to do end of the month, gonna cook up some stew, have some people over. Be good to see you there, Fire-Heart.
[For Katsuki, he gets something very different than almost everyone else. It was very hard to think of what to do for him. Katsuki doesn't really do sweets, which is why Alice doesn't bother with the cookies that she's been giving everyone else. But underneath the Christmas tree that he got her, are several gifts. She still gives him a little handmade Christmas Pixie though his cap is orange so it matches Katsuki's superhero uniform. He still gets a bag of homemade potpourri that smells of tea and lemon because she knows how much he likes things to be clean.
All of her visits to Katsuki's house were not JUST for fun (or for her many lessons) Alice did her very best to draw All Might holding their dragon, Riot, surrounded by cherry blossoms.
And, in a little bento box with more painted sakura blossoms on it are three onigiri that she clearly made, they're a bit wobbly and the rice is falling off in some places, the seaweed pieces are barely hanging on and there won't be any filling. But they're for him all the same.
And she's absolutely trouncing him with her new chess set as she sips from her new bunny teacups.
Attached is a card inside is delicate handwriting:]
To my big brother and hero,
I hope the own-e-gear-y are alright.
It was hard to sneak into your room to look at All Might but I wanted something special for you because you're special to me.
Thank you for always being there for me.
I love you,
Alice Liddell
All of her visits to Katsuki's house were not JUST for fun (or for her many lessons) Alice did her very best to draw All Might holding their dragon, Riot, surrounded by cherry blossoms.
And, in a little bento box with more painted sakura blossoms on it are three onigiri that she clearly made, they're a bit wobbly and the rice is falling off in some places, the seaweed pieces are barely hanging on and there won't be any filling. But they're for him all the same.
And she's absolutely trouncing him with her new chess set as she sips from her new bunny teacups.
Attached is a card inside is delicate handwriting:]
To my big brother and hero,
I hope the own-e-gear-y are alright.
It was hard to sneak into your room to look at All Might but I wanted something special for you because you're special to me.
Thank you for always being there for me.
I love you,
Alice Liddell
Edited 2023-12-24 22:45 (UTC)
[On Christmas Day, after she's recovered from, well, that, Jasmine drops off on Katsuki's window sill a seemingly more modest package. At the top is a box full of an assortment of brand new kitchen tools for both Japanese and Persian cooking: a mortar and pestle, a mesh skimmer, a set of metal skewers, a ceramic grater, a full sushi-making kit, and a rice serving plate. The Persian dishes are what she recalls from the palace kitchen, while she's carefully observed Katsuki's own cooking habits for the Japanese ones. Under the box is simply a notebook that includes several prompts inside, not too dissimilar to the ones you'd find in this kind of book, only handwritten by presumably Elias from the stationary store.
Tucked in the book is a card inside a wax-sealed envelope with Katsuki's full name scribed in elegant cursive on the front, in both Roman and Persian (كاتسوكي باكوغو) alphabet. (She doesn't know kanji, sorry.) The card's message reads:]
Bakugou,
I can't begin to detail all I want to say to you, so I will be brief. You're a true hero and I cannot thank you enough for everything you've done while we're here.
Even if you are horribly indecent sometimes.
[The last part was clearly added on later - probably after she saw his gift.]
You have a lot of feelings you keep to yourself - so the book is to let you channel them somewhere. You don't ever have to share it with anyone; I will never ask you to tell me what you write. Just know it's okay to be open about what others mean to you.
See you at dinner.
Jasmine
Tucked in the book is a card inside a wax-sealed envelope with Katsuki's full name scribed in elegant cursive on the front, in both Roman and Persian (كاتسوكي باكوغو) alphabet. (She doesn't know kanji, sorry.) The card's message reads:]
Bakugou,
I can't begin to detail all I want to say to you, so I will be brief. You're a true hero and I cannot thank you enough for everything you've done while we're here.
Even if you are horribly indecent sometimes.
[The last part was clearly added on later - probably after she saw his gift.]
You have a lot of feelings you keep to yourself - so the book is to let you channel them somewhere. You don't ever have to share it with anyone; I will never ask you to tell me what you write. Just know it's okay to be open about what others mean to you.
See you at dinner.
Jasmine
Edited (I GOT CORRECTED ON THE TIME FRAME I forgot that the masquerade was after Christmas) 2023-12-25 02:43 (UTC)
[ Katsuki gets the last of the presents and so wrapped in purple and with a silver bow, there is a cookbook from Exandira. He was able to buy the copy from the Raven's Quill, though there are a few recipes that are jotted down personal from both Pike and himself. Exquisite Exandria. THere is also a note: 'Please enjoy this collection of recipes from Exandria, I have noted the recipes from the Dynasty though there are many good recipes there, I do suggest the Moss Cupcakes, they are especially delicious.' -E.Thelyss ]
[In the midst of the holiday rush, Bakugou will receive a package from one Meryl Stryfe. In it, there’s a handheld drum, made of local materials. It’s more meant for Goblin culture than anything Bakugou is familiar with, but maybe he’ll be able to learn. There’s also what appears to be a first draft of a job application? Looks like De Niro Publishing is looking for a Junior Reporter.
Finally, there seems to be a - is that a small piece of coal? Where could that have come from!
Like with his own gift, there’s no note. Just a mutual show of respect.]
Finally, there seems to be a - is that a small piece of coal? Where could that have come from!
Like with his own gift, there’s no note. Just a mutual show of respect.]
Edited 2023-12-26 04:18 (UTC)
[Katsuki receives the same thing all others have received thus far. Delivered to his door by hand he will get a box. Inside, it is filled with goodies to help survive the winter. There are two candles, one made of beeswax, bright and yellow, another is scented with cinnamon, orange, and pine. Next to the honey wand is a whole jar of honey that came from Aurora's bees, much like the beeswax honey. But it's not just honey and nuts, there is a sweet treat as well. Raspberry tarts are wrapped up safely to ensure they do not crumble.
But this is Katsuki, there is an extra gift for him. Next to the box is a bright orange and black camping backpack to allow him to go and train for several days away from it all, should he so choose.
In the box is a letter with elegant handwriting:]
Warmest and Joyous Yule Greetings to you, dearest Katsuki.
May this help get you through winter to spring's awakening.
I know there are times you wish to test yourself to the limits, I hope this backpack will assist you to go on that journey to test those limits.
All my love,
Your dear friend,
Aurora
But this is Katsuki, there is an extra gift for him. Next to the box is a bright orange and black camping backpack to allow him to go and train for several days away from it all, should he so choose.
In the box is a letter with elegant handwriting:]
Warmest and Joyous Yule Greetings to you, dearest Katsuki.
May this help get you through winter to spring's awakening.
I know there are times you wish to test yourself to the limits, I hope this backpack will assist you to go on that journey to test those limits.
All my love,
Your dear friend,
Aurora
Shoto hasn't been here long enough to do much, but he has made an effort for Bakugo, Uraraka and of course Midoriya.
He honestly isn't the best gift giver, and the gift that he's giving is thought out as something he thinks Bakugo could use, or might use. It's a set of hand weights, nothing too heavy, but if he just tried to pick up the poorly wrapped items, he's going to learn right away what they are. It's not as pretty as those lovely cups, but he wants it to be practical, too.
The letter reads:
He honestly isn't the best gift giver, and the gift that he's giving is thought out as something he thinks Bakugo could use, or might use. It's a set of hand weights, nothing too heavy, but if he just tried to pick up the poorly wrapped items, he's going to learn right away what they are. It's not as pretty as those lovely cups, but he wants it to be practical, too.
The letter reads:
I hope you like your gift. It's important we stay in shape and at the ready. We could work out together sometime.
Your friend,
Shoto Todoroki
[A Christmas cupcake makes it's way to Katsuki, delivered in a festive-looking box.]
Merry Christmas! Hope you have a good holiday!
Merry Christmas! Hope you have a good holiday!
[ Since Willow knows where Katsuki lives, she's able to drop off his present herself. In the morning, he'll find a box addressed to him, with a short tag attached. ]
Happy holidays, Bakugou!
- Willow
[ Inside the box he'll find a pressed flower bowl. The bowl itself is actually pretty deep and sturdy, and despite the flowers it's smooth inside. It seems like it would make a pretty decent mixing bowl, at least. ]
Happy holidays, Bakugou!
- Willow
[ Inside the box he'll find a pressed flower bowl. The bowl itself is actually pretty deep and sturdy, and despite the flowers it's smooth inside. It seems like it would make a pretty decent mixing bowl, at least. ]
[On the morning of the 25th, Bakugou will be left a small basket, a simple blank card, and a plain cake box. In the basket are an assortment of various cookies and confections made by Aladdin himself- they're competent and sincere, even if they're not exactly masterfully crafted. In the cake box is a simply made and frosted strawberry shortcake- it tastes like he found a recipe and followed it- it's nothing adventurous, but it's at least carefully crafted.
The card reads]
To Bakugou
I've gotten a lot of practice cooking this year, and since you were the one who first taught me it seemed fair for you to see how far I've come. I hope I picked the right cake. It's a lot harder to find anything about Christmas in Japan.
Happy Christmas!
-Aladdin
The card reads]
To Bakugou
I've gotten a lot of practice cooking this year, and since you were the one who first taught me it seemed fair for you to see how far I've come. I hope I picked the right cake. It's a lot harder to find anything about Christmas in Japan.
Happy Christmas!
-Aladdin
Good morning, Bakugo. Happy New Year.
It's easier for me to type this than to say it. I don't always know what to say so if I type it out, I can see it and correct it hopefully with better accuracy. You are my friend, one of my best friends. I also know that you've gone very out of your way to take me into your home. Being brought to someone's place to rest is one thing, but you've allowed me to exist in your living room since the first day you brought me there to spare me being further overwhelmed. You know this, I know this. You could've left me there and gone home, told me to meet you anywhere else, a multitude of things and you didn't. There is nowhere that should be more sacred than someone's home. I know this first hand.
Instead you brought me somewhere safe that I knew I wouldn't have to sleep lightly. That's something I don't like doing anymore and yet find myself very in practice doing still. What I'm trying to say is, it is more than enough for me and I thank you for it.
It may be easier for you to read this, too, now that I'm thinking of it. I know you don't enjoy this sort of thing face to face. I don't think I could've said it to you face to face either. It looks like we both have a lot to work on and maybe in the coming year we can do that. We don't have to talk about this message either, but I wanted to make myself and my gratitude clear as well.
Your friend,
- Shoto Todoroki
It's easier for me to type this than to say it. I don't always know what to say so if I type it out, I can see it and correct it hopefully with better accuracy. You are my friend, one of my best friends. I also know that you've gone very out of your way to take me into your home. Being brought to someone's place to rest is one thing, but you've allowed me to exist in your living room since the first day you brought me there to spare me being further overwhelmed. You know this, I know this. You could've left me there and gone home, told me to meet you anywhere else, a multitude of things and you didn't. There is nowhere that should be more sacred than someone's home. I know this first hand.
Instead you brought me somewhere safe that I knew I wouldn't have to sleep lightly. That's something I don't like doing anymore and yet find myself very in practice doing still. What I'm trying to say is, it is more than enough for me and I thank you for it.
It may be easier for you to read this, too, now that I'm thinking of it. I know you don't enjoy this sort of thing face to face. I don't think I could've said it to you face to face either. It looks like we both have a lot to work on and maybe in the coming year we can do that. We don't have to talk about this message either, but I wanted to make myself and my gratitude clear as well.
Your friend,
- Shoto Todoroki
[This was a little unexpected... Katsuki didn't want to really address all of what happened after that bullshit banquet and ball that Vaeros threw a while back. He didn't want to even think about how half the reason he passed out, and passed out hard, after was because he was so wrung out emotionally. Both Todoroki and Deku forgot who he was, forgot everything in the case of Izuku, and Katsuki would be lying if that didn't effect him pretty badly. It's one thing to have them disappear, he at least knows his friends are in a place where they belong, but having them forget their memories, their very selves...that's truly torturous. He doesn't ever want that to happen to them again.
So this text, so sincere and heartfelt, hits extra hard after all of that. It makes Katsuki feel tight, but not necessarily in a bad way. Not the way he felt when his two friends, yes friends, forgot who he even was. This tightness doesn't feel constricting and painful, it's almost...soft. Warm. Like a hug.
He reads it, and rereads it, and rereads it again, not having anything to say back because Todoroki is right - he doesn't enjoy these things, face to face especially but even in text it's difficult for him to put what he feels into words. But Todoroki knows, he already said it all in his message. Katsuki's done all this - housed all of them and even made renovations to his home - to keep them all together under one roof, because he wants to share his space and his presence with them, his friends. His best friends. He doesn't need to say anything back, so he doesn't. They know, he's already shown them how important he thinks they are, and how much he cares about them. It feels a little cheap, but...he's not quite at the point where he can say things from the heart with such confidence. Katsuki needs just a little bit more of a push in the right direction, a little more time on his journey.
He saves the message, and makes a mental note to stop by Meryl's printing shop to have the thing printed out, so he can have something more physical to hold on to. This message is important, it means something, so Katsuki wants to keep it in hardcopy form.]
So this text, so sincere and heartfelt, hits extra hard after all of that. It makes Katsuki feel tight, but not necessarily in a bad way. Not the way he felt when his two friends, yes friends, forgot who he even was. This tightness doesn't feel constricting and painful, it's almost...soft. Warm. Like a hug.
He reads it, and rereads it, and rereads it again, not having anything to say back because Todoroki is right - he doesn't enjoy these things, face to face especially but even in text it's difficult for him to put what he feels into words. But Todoroki knows, he already said it all in his message. Katsuki's done all this - housed all of them and even made renovations to his home - to keep them all together under one roof, because he wants to share his space and his presence with them, his friends. His best friends. He doesn't need to say anything back, so he doesn't. They know, he's already shown them how important he thinks they are, and how much he cares about them. It feels a little cheap, but...he's not quite at the point where he can say things from the heart with such confidence. Katsuki needs just a little bit more of a push in the right direction, a little more time on his journey.
He saves the message, and makes a mental note to stop by Meryl's printing shop to have the thing printed out, so he can have something more physical to hold on to. This message is important, it means something, so Katsuki wants to keep it in hardcopy form.]
I have a new form of weapon I've been testing and fine-tuning, and I find myself in need of some opponents. Would you like to spar?
I was thinking a wide open place -- maybe the beach? The surface would make movement a little more difficult, but that's part of the fun, right? :)
You read my mind, Pussycat. I'll be there shortly.
Don't make me wait.
[And he's off to suit up and head out. This time around, Katsuki brought all of his gear, even the grenadier gauntlets and the smaller grenades on his belt. Listen, if she wanted to test a weapon...best to test it against everything he's got, right?]
Don't make me wait.
[And he's off to suit up and head out. This time around, Katsuki brought all of his gear, even the grenadier gauntlets and the smaller grenades on his belt. Listen, if she wanted to test a weapon...best to test it against everything he's got, right?]
Good morning, Bakugo. Because it's time sensitive, I want you to know that I've left something outside your door. It's beside your door, actually, so you don't open it into the tray. I wanted to do something for you instead today.
I have also left them at Midoriya and Uraraka's doors so please be careful going down the hall, I will alert them the same.
- Shoto Todoroki
I have also left them at Midoriya and Uraraka's doors so please be careful going down the hall, I will alert them the same.
- Shoto Todoroki
[Katsuki is...dubious about this steam mug of liquid he is staring at, where Todoroki's message said it would be. It doesn't appear to be oozing or bubbling like it was scooped from the outhouse of a swamp witch, nor does it smell like toxic waste, either. In fact, it actually looks and smells very appealing, like actual fucking coffee, but he knows not to judge a book by its cover. Carefully, Katsuki nabs a plastic teaspoon from a toy tea set he keeps in his room for when Alice comes over (he had to move all her stuff to his room to clear out space in the spare), and mixes it into the liquid.
Huh...even the consistency seems good, smooth and not thick, or ch-chunky...eugh. Tentatively, Katsuki brings the mug to his lips and takes a teensy sip.]
Holy shit.
[IT TASTES...GOOD?? HE CAN ACTUALLY DRINK IT??? HAS TODOROKI'S HIDDEN KITCHEN TALENT BEEN BEING A BARISTA THIS WHOLE TIME?!]
You made this?
Huh...even the consistency seems good, smooth and not thick, or ch-chunky...eugh. Tentatively, Katsuki brings the mug to his lips and takes a teensy sip.]
Holy shit.
[IT TASTES...GOOD?? HE CAN ACTUALLY DRINK IT??? HAS TODOROKI'S HIDDEN KITCHEN TALENT BEEN BEING A BARISTA THIS WHOLE TIME?!]
You made this?
[OOC: Continued from here!!]
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[Go figure this poor little shmuck picked the hottest thing on the table. Katsuki actually stops eating completely, raising a brow at he watches that bite of, flaming hot chicken go from plate to unsuspecting taste buds with the reckless abandon of a young fool who has no idea what he's getting himself into. However! For what it's worth, the chicken is quite good - succulent and tender, with a burst of flavor from that sauce it's been cooked in. Problem is, that flavor is like licking hot, smoking magma...
The blond snorts loudly, covering his mouth with his hand before tilting his head back and absolutely cackling. My guy, he warned you!! He literally said it'd be spicy, it was your own damn fault you didn't heed that. At least he has the decency to slide a cup of milk toward the kid, because water's only going to do so much to kill that heat as it spreads like a plague all over his face.]
Milk, not water. Water's not going to do anything to help other than some minor relief for a second. [He is grinning, wild and huge, shoulders shaking as he barely contains the snickers.] And that's 'fire chicken'. Fucking told you it'd be hot...but you up and picked the actual hottest thing on this spread.
[GG, idiot.]
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[Go figure this poor little shmuck picked the hottest thing on the table. Katsuki actually stops eating completely, raising a brow at he watches that bite of, flaming hot chicken go from plate to unsuspecting taste buds with the reckless abandon of a young fool who has no idea what he's getting himself into. However! For what it's worth, the chicken is quite good - succulent and tender, with a burst of flavor from that sauce it's been cooked in. Problem is, that flavor is like licking hot, smoking magma...
The blond snorts loudly, covering his mouth with his hand before tilting his head back and absolutely cackling. My guy, he warned you!! He literally said it'd be spicy, it was your own damn fault you didn't heed that. At least he has the decency to slide a cup of milk toward the kid, because water's only going to do so much to kill that heat as it spreads like a plague all over his face.]
Milk, not water. Water's not going to do anything to help other than some minor relief for a second. [He is grinning, wild and huge, shoulders shaking as he barely contains the snickers.] And that's 'fire chicken'. Fucking told you it'd be hot...but you up and picked the actual hottest thing on this spread.
[GG, idiot.]
[ Alberto accepts the offered milk, picking it up with both hands and downing the whole glass, some of it even dribbling in his haste. There totally aren't tears in his eyes, no... He slams the cup down on the tabletop just as he had the water, now expecting it to refill magically (though maybe confused about how the magic is more about the table than the slamming) and downs another glass of milk. This one he sips with slightly less urgency, though his breathing is still sharp and deep between gulps, nostrils flaring as he inhales. His gaze is focused on his milk until he finishes, but then lands on Katsuki to finally acknowledge how he's laughing at his pain... Alberto sure isn't laughing. This was unpleasant. ]
Hehhhh... Phew... Holy shrimp... I-It's not funny, guy...! Jeez... H-How can you eat that?!
[ He calls Katsuki "guy" pointedly, as if it's his name, though also a bit disdainfully. His voice is still breathy from the lingering spiciness, but the milk did help considerably. No thank you, though; he's still feeling betrayed... ]
Hehhhh... Phew... Holy shrimp... I-It's not funny, guy...! Jeez... H-How can you eat that?!
[ He calls Katsuki "guy" pointedly, as if it's his name, though also a bit disdainfully. His voice is still breathy from the lingering spiciness, but the milk did help considerably. No thank you, though; he's still feeling betrayed... ]
It's very funny.
[Katsuki says smugly, and nods toward the cloth napkin that's been provided with the cutlery. Go on, wipe your face and blow your nose - spice like that is basically like prying open every part of your body that can secrete some kind of fluid, and Katsuki is already expecting this poor kid to start sweating, too. It's just the body's natural response to try and cool itself off and flush out the capsaicin.
He picks up his food, grinning, and takes a bite. Yes, he feels the stinging bite of spice, but Katsuki has built up such a tolerance to it that it's little more than a pleasant tingle and a rushing warmth that he loves. He chews and swallows, taking a bite of rice to pair nicely with it, which also does soak up some of that heat as well. He doesn't batt an eye.]
Haah? [He's practically singing.] I'm just used to it - you build up a tolerance after a while...and I been eating spicy food since I was toddler.
[Katsuki says smugly, and nods toward the cloth napkin that's been provided with the cutlery. Go on, wipe your face and blow your nose - spice like that is basically like prying open every part of your body that can secrete some kind of fluid, and Katsuki is already expecting this poor kid to start sweating, too. It's just the body's natural response to try and cool itself off and flush out the capsaicin.
He picks up his food, grinning, and takes a bite. Yes, he feels the stinging bite of spice, but Katsuki has built up such a tolerance to it that it's little more than a pleasant tingle and a rushing warmth that he loves. He chews and swallows, taking a bite of rice to pair nicely with it, which also does soak up some of that heat as well. He doesn't batt an eye.]
Haah? [He's practically singing.] I'm just used to it - you build up a tolerance after a while...and I been eating spicy food since I was toddler.
[ Alberto takes the hint to grab the napkin. He doesn't take the hint to wipe the snot and sweat off his face. He uses the napkin to wipe off his tongue miserably, uncontrollable tears still in his eyes. This is the worst culinary experience he's maybe ever had, barring the times he ate things that weren't technically food — which... arguably don't count as culinary experiences.
After several licks of the napkin, just as Alberto thinks he's gaining his senses again, he starts coughing. All of this is just too much. He can't help but wonder if he just ate poison—? What if this is some kind of human food that's toxic to sea monsters?! ...Welp, gonna have to just wait and see. Not the first time he's had to wait and see if he'd eaten something poisonous (see above)...
He sips some milk to ease his coughing fit; it works, but his throat's never been dryer. His voice is hoarse still, but he has to ask— ]
Are you human?
[ A reasonable question. At least in Somnius, it is. ]
After several licks of the napkin, just as Alberto thinks he's gaining his senses again, he starts coughing. All of this is just too much. He can't help but wonder if he just ate poison—? What if this is some kind of human food that's toxic to sea monsters?! ...Welp, gonna have to just wait and see. Not the first time he's had to wait and see if he'd eaten something poisonous (see above)...
He sips some milk to ease his coughing fit; it works, but his throat's never been dryer. His voice is hoarse still, but he has to ask— ]
Are you human?
[ A reasonable question. At least in Somnius, it is. ]
[Oh, that's definitely problematic, and Katsuki grimaces. Child, he will hose you down if you don't clean yourself up somewhat, because that shit's nasty and has no business being around a dinner table. He grumbles something along those lines, shifting his chair and his plates several inches away from this little urchin, stomach churning and appetite decreasing by the second.
And while Alberto is not technically wrong - plants most certainly do produce these sort of chemicals as a defense mechanism against predators like insects, birds, and other animals, which would be somewhat toxic to them...humans has clearly no self-preservation instinct and have cultivated these so-called "toxic plants" for centuries and consume them on the regular. Coffee beans, caffeine more specifically, is technically a "poison" for a lot of animals, but people consume more of it than they realize. Hell, they are highly dependent on the substance.]
Pfft--...much as people think otherwise, I am.
[He's known to be called a monster, a demon, a devil, a gremlin...the list goes on.]
And while Alberto is not technically wrong - plants most certainly do produce these sort of chemicals as a defense mechanism against predators like insects, birds, and other animals, which would be somewhat toxic to them...humans has clearly no self-preservation instinct and have cultivated these so-called "toxic plants" for centuries and consume them on the regular. Coffee beans, caffeine more specifically, is technically a "poison" for a lot of animals, but people consume more of it than they realize. Hell, they are highly dependent on the substance.]
Pfft--...much as people think otherwise, I am.
[He's known to be called a monster, a demon, a devil, a gremlin...the list goes on.]
[ Alberto's finally getting some composure (or something like it), and at long last, thankfully decides to wipe away his tears, sweat and snot... on his shirt sleeve. The offered napkin has been licked, he wouldn't wipe his face with that, that'd be nasty! Obviously.
He sips more milk, eyeing Katsuki dubiously over the lip of the cup as he scoffs amusedly at Alberto's question. Alberto fails to see the humor in his answer, though. He asks a follow-up question just as earnestly, voice tempered despite the slight rasp. ]
What do people think you are?
He sips more milk, eyeing Katsuki dubiously over the lip of the cup as he scoffs amusedly at Alberto's question. Alberto fails to see the humor in his answer, though. He asks a follow-up question just as earnestly, voice tempered despite the slight rasp. ]
What do people think you are?
[OOC: Continues from here!]
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Tch, if it's only one voice in a chorus singing off key, can you really fucking hear it? Everyone else here thinks you're fine the way you are, so don't pay attention to what a crappy machine has to say about you, it doesn't matter.
[He likes that odd little weirdo very much, thank you. Changing a key aspect of Alice's character is not a solution, because it was never a problem to being with. People need to accept that's just how she is, and celebrate it, not smother it.]
You think I listen to half the people that talk out their asses about me? Hell no, because they're just extras who don't mean anything. I don't listen to crap from people I don't care about. And you shouldn't either.
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Tch, if it's only one voice in a chorus singing off key, can you really fucking hear it? Everyone else here thinks you're fine the way you are, so don't pay attention to what a crappy machine has to say about you, it doesn't matter.
[He likes that odd little weirdo very much, thank you. Changing a key aspect of Alice's character is not a solution, because it was never a problem to being with. People need to accept that's just how she is, and celebrate it, not smother it.]
You think I listen to half the people that talk out their asses about me? Hell no, because they're just extras who don't mean anything. I don't listen to crap from people I don't care about. And you shouldn't either.
You're... right... [That was not the odd thing. Katsuki was often right, and she's said it enough to him that she knows hearing it isn't going to make him gloat.
No, it wasn't that.
Alice blinked, her brother was the most solid example- well, actually, there was no better example of what he was saying. She adored Katsuki, loved him in his entirety: crass mouth, massive ego, and everything else that was wholly abrasive about him. Certainly, she teased him and he, in turn, returned it as good as she gave. He didn't change- well no, there were SOME changes, but he didn't compromise his being for the sake of others, and look how many still stood proudly by his side regardless, herself among the numbers!]
You're right! [She blushed furiously about what she was about to say but, what better way to prove her point that she had heard and absorbed what Katsuki was teaching her?] Fuck them!
[She immediately pressed her hands over her mouth, looking around and waiting for the inevitable punishment of being so deeply crass. She prayed no one told Gamora or mama about her saying this later.]
No, it wasn't that.
Alice blinked, her brother was the most solid example- well, actually, there was no better example of what he was saying. She adored Katsuki, loved him in his entirety: crass mouth, massive ego, and everything else that was wholly abrasive about him. Certainly, she teased him and he, in turn, returned it as good as she gave. He didn't change- well no, there were SOME changes, but he didn't compromise his being for the sake of others, and look how many still stood proudly by his side regardless, herself among the numbers!]
You're right! [She blushed furiously about what she was about to say but, what better way to prove her point that she had heard and absorbed what Katsuki was teaching her?] Fuck them!
[She immediately pressed her hands over her mouth, looking around and waiting for the inevitable punishment of being so deeply crass. She prayed no one told Gamora or mama about her saying this later.]
Edited 2024-02-22 19:32 (UTC)
[For a moment, Katsuki was going to grunt back "of course I'm right", but he's stopped--...no, he's stunned to silence the moment an F-bomb drops from Alice's mouth for the first time in her life, probably. Alice - the prim and proper little socialite that she is, dropping perhaps the top-tier curse word of the time (that she knows, anyway). He stares at her a moment before his mouth splits into a grin to rival a particular cat she knows all too well, and he tilts his head back to bark out a harsh and loud laugh, clearly amused.
Nice. >B)]
HA HAH! That's more like it!! [He looks almost...proud? Because of course he is. Of course Katsuki is taking deep pleasure from this. That's his little sister! And yet--] Just don't overuse it - deploy only when you need to, aa?
Nice. >B)]
HA HAH! That's more like it!! [He looks almost...proud? Because of course he is. Of course Katsuki is taking deep pleasure from this. That's his little sister! And yet--] Just don't overuse it - deploy only when you need to, aa?
[Alice's face is BRIGHT red, she can't believe she said that! And she is praying she's not about to be punished for it. It absolutely sounded like a child saying a curse word for the first time, awkward and stilted. But she is glad Katsuki seems pleased, at least.
She nodded.]
I won't be saying that again. [She squeaked out.] I doubt I'll have reason to use it again.
She nodded.]
I won't be saying that again. [She squeaked out.] I doubt I'll have reason to use it again.
Oh, I'm sure you'll have plenty of reasons to say it again, but best to let me take the mantle, aa?
[Because as funny as it is, Alice is still a little kid, and little kids shouldn't be going around just cussing left and right. She can have a few cusses, as a treat, but too many and he'll have to gently scold her. And, of course, he has to make sure--]
You good now?
[Because as funny as it is, Alice is still a little kid, and little kids shouldn't be going around just cussing left and right. She can have a few cusses, as a treat, but too many and he'll have to gently scold her. And, of course, he has to make sure--]
You good now?
[She looks at the rest of the replies that others are saying on the Oracle and smiles, nodding.]
I'm good, Katsuki, thank you.
I'm good, Katsuki, thank you.
Edited 2024-03-24 03:33 (UTC)
One moment. I don't like the look of that one as much as I thought I did.
[And other lies he tells himself.]
They're both different text. You only saw them once. Have you seen an optometrist lately?
[Anyone else asking that may be listed in the class of 'asshole'. This man, however, just honestly wants to help.]
They're both different text. You only saw them once. Have you seen an optometrist lately?
[Anyone else asking that may be listed in the class of 'asshole'. This man, however, just honestly wants to help.]
Oh. I just wanted to say good morning. I wanted to make sure that you had one. A good morning. So I made certain to message you and tell you to do that. How long do I have left?
Edited 2024-03-19 12:25 (UTC)
[Goddamn you and your pure, wholesome, sugary-sweet kindness, you Half-and-Half bastard... Katsuki just groans loudly and rubs a hand down his face. It's obnoxious, but he can't find a reason to be mad anymore.]
Forget it...good morning. Whatever.
Next time just stick to the normal fucking text, I don't need to go blind at 9am. I'm coming back with breakfast takeout from the tavern, those other dumbasses awake?
Forget it...good morning. Whatever.
Next time just stick to the normal fucking text, I don't need to go blind at 9am. I'm coming back with breakfast takeout from the tavern, those other dumbasses awake?
(I will in fact not sparkle text anyone who asks not to and just mark it lmao)
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heir_conditioned
2024-03-22 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
He got a good morning out of Bakugo. This is Bakugo's first mistake in this conversation.
Alright, I could even find less bright colours if you think that'd be better. I think the lack of enthusiasm on normal text isn't what I'm trying to convey when I say good morning.
What about:
Yes, all of them are.
Alright, I could even find less bright colours if you think that'd be better. I think the lack of enthusiasm on normal text isn't what I'm trying to convey when I say good morning.
What about:
Yes, all of them are.
[Todoroki, why are you like this?? He is resisting the urge to spit on your harshbrowns.]
...You're really incapable of being fucking normal, aren't you?
Shit, if you're that fucking bored, make a pot of coffee for when I get home, you're actually *good* at that.
...You're really incapable of being fucking normal, aren't you?
Shit, if you're that fucking bored, make a pot of coffee for when I get home, you're actually *good* at that.
That's probably a good urge to resist. Trust issues and all.
No, I think I have the capability.
I'm not bored, but I will do that. Do you like coffee? I can do it more often.
Considering he got a compliment out of it.
No, I think I have the capability.
I'm not bored, but I will do that. Do you like coffee? I can do it more often.
Considering he got a compliment out of it.
[He is...not going to comment on that first bit.]
I don't care either way, I like tea and coffee, but when you made it last, it was decent.
[He could actually drink it and say it had flavor. It was actually good.]
Where the hell'd you learn that shit, anyway? Did Ponytail teach you back home or something?
I don't care either way, I like tea and coffee, but when you made it last, it was decent.
[He could actually drink it and say it had flavor. It was actually good.]
Where the hell'd you learn that shit, anyway? Did Ponytail teach you back home or something?
[Decent is the best compliment that he has ever gotten from Bakugo.]
I'll make you tea, it's better for you in the morning.
No, it's something I've been trying here. I still want to learn to be better no matter what, but I thought I could do this. I'm glad to know I can.
I'll make you tea, it's better for you in the morning.
No, it's something I've been trying here. I still want to learn to be better no matter what, but I thought I could do this. I'm glad to know I can.
[When it comes to anything edible and Todoroki, "decent" is the highest fucking praise he can give this bastard.]
Fine, but no additives, just straight.
The only damn thing you can do in a kitchen without melting my cookware, or burning down the house...but I'll fucking take it. If you get good enough, I'll wish for some fancy shit you can use.
[An espresso maker or something along those lines.]
Fine, but no additives, just straight.
The only damn thing you can do in a kitchen without melting my cookware, or burning down the house...but I'll fucking take it. If you get good enough, I'll wish for some fancy shit you can use.
[An espresso maker or something along those lines.]
Hey Kacchan!
Sorry to bother you, it's just that, well... Alice's birthday party is tomorrow and I still haven't gotten anything for her yet... I was trying to think of something she might like but... you know her a lot better than I do so I was hoping you could give me some ideas...?
Sorry to bother you, it's just that, well... Alice's birthday party is tomorrow and I still haven't gotten anything for her yet... I was trying to think of something she might like but... you know her a lot better than I do so I was hoping you could give me some ideas...?
Not like you to leave shit until the last second, nerd, but this is pretty easy - she's a little kid, a little *girl*, use your imagination.
Dolls and toys, obviously, are going to be a big hit. Maybe a stuffed cat - those are her favorite animals, I'm pretty sure. Candy of course is any kid's wet dream to get on any given occasion, and tea is a big one too, since she's from the West. England, if I remember right, so that shit's running through their blood as much as it is ours. Avoid tea sets, I'm sure she got a few for Christmas already, but tea leaves and bags will work, and maybe a cute tea infuser. She would LOVE that crap.
New clothes, dresses especially. I was planning to get her a sundress and some sandals, or just springtime shoes in general. Maybe a sunhat.
Lastly, a book of riddles, since she's smart as hell for her age. She likes chess, is DAMN good at it, but I've already given her a fancy set so don't bother with that. Oh, and maybe some gardening tools and starter seed bags, she said she's been wanting to get into gardening for a while, but her mom back home wouldn't let her get dirty.
Dolls and toys, obviously, are going to be a big hit. Maybe a stuffed cat - those are her favorite animals, I'm pretty sure. Candy of course is any kid's wet dream to get on any given occasion, and tea is a big one too, since she's from the West. England, if I remember right, so that shit's running through their blood as much as it is ours. Avoid tea sets, I'm sure she got a few for Christmas already, but tea leaves and bags will work, and maybe a cute tea infuser. She would LOVE that crap.
New clothes, dresses especially. I was planning to get her a sundress and some sandals, or just springtime shoes in general. Maybe a sunhat.
Lastly, a book of riddles, since she's smart as hell for her age. She likes chess, is DAMN good at it, but I've already given her a fancy set so don't bother with that. Oh, and maybe some gardening tools and starter seed bags, she said she's been wanting to get into gardening for a while, but her mom back home wouldn't let her get dirty.
Sorry! I'm getting a little desperate now... And I want to get her something she'd for sure like, not just something you could give to any kid and they'd be happy with it... Something special just for her!
Oh! I think I'll go with some gardening things... I was talking to Willow about things to grow a little while ago so that's fresh in my mind still!
Thank you, Kacchan!!!
Oh! I think I'll go with some gardening things... I was talking to Willow about things to grow a little while ago so that's fresh in my mind still!
Thank you, Kacchan!!!
Don't overthink it, Alice will like anything you give her so long as it's not bugs or something. She's a good kid.
[But he actually does appreciate that Izuku is really putting his all into making his gift for Alice particularly special. She deserves to be a little bit spoiled, especially on her birthday.]
👍👍
[But he actually does appreciate that Izuku is really putting his all into making his gift for Alice particularly special. She deserves to be a little bit spoiled, especially on her birthday.]
👍👍
( SHE TOTALLY HAS THE RIGHT NUMBER THIS TIME FOR SURE. )
Good morning! Ready for a delicious brunch later?!?! :)))
Good morning! Ready for a delicious brunch later?!?! :)))
Edited 2024-05-08 14:52 (UTC)
( SON OF BITCH. )
Someone who really cannot get the hang of these weird phones, apparently.
My name is Charlie. Do you like brunch? :(
Someone who really cannot get the hang of these weird phones, apparently.
My name is Charlie. Do you like brunch? :(
Yes...? I mean, I figured since I'm here and I should be making friends, I might as well take advantage of a happy accident, right?
A simple "no thank you" would suffice.
A simple "no thank you" would suffice.
[...Give him a minute, or five, Katsuki is at war with himself and trying to convince himself not to just 1.) hang up now, 2.) be an asshole then hang up, or 3.) be an asshole, say "no thank you", and hand up. He's trying to be a better person, and the first step is, uh...not falling back on old habits.
But damn girl, you're playing a dangerous game.]
You know how suspicious you sound right now? You don't me, and I don't know you...but you're basically soliciting me for a *date*. How old are you, even??
...I haven't decided yet, but it's a hard lean to "no" unless you can convince me you're not insane.
But damn girl, you're playing a dangerous game.]
You know how suspicious you sound right now? You don't me, and I don't know you...but you're basically soliciting me for a *date*. How old are you, even??
...I haven't decided yet, but it's a hard lean to "no" unless you can convince me you're not insane.
( Wait - hang on. )
I'm about two hundred in hell years, but that's beside the point. I have a girlfriend, so I wasn't asking you on a date... just a friendly get together. Platonically. For brunch.
If you don't want to, that's fine too!
I'm about two hundred in hell years, but that's beside the point. I have a girlfriend, so I wasn't asking you on a date... just a friendly get together. Platonically. For brunch.
If you don't want to, that's fine too!
Ye...yes?
( WHATEVER. he said yes. )
...My dad. But that's not important. I'll be at the bakery in town!
( WHATEVER. he said yes. )
...My dad. But that's not important. I'll be at the bakery in town!
Your dad? Shouldn't you still be trying to have an outing with HIM instead of a stranger? What's his name, I can probably find the guy if he's been here a while.
[Might as well do his due diligence as a Hero and all...even if it's lame and boring and she should do it.]
If it's the one I'm thinking of, I know it. I'll be there.
[Might as well do his due diligence as a Hero and all...even if it's lame and boring and she should do it.]
If it's the one I'm thinking of, I know it. I'll be there.
Lucifer Morningstar! And yeah, I'm going to just... ask him in person I guess. Seems like I'm not great with these phones.
See you there!
See you there!
[...Lucifer? Isn't that the name of the devil in Western religion or something? The first fallen angel, tempted Adam and Eve, etc...whatever. Weird, but a name is a name - most of the time it doesn't mean shit. There's a dude in his school literally name Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu (no, we're not kidding, look it up), so! Who is he to judge?]
You get used to them pretty fast.
See you.
You get used to them pretty fast.
See you.
( I'm going to hold your hand while i tell you this... )
Bye!
( BLAH BLAH BLAH Anyway there's a 6'5" princess of hell standing outside the bakery.
Wyd? )
Bye!
( BLAH BLAH BLAH Anyway there's a 6'5" princess of hell standing outside the bakery.
Wyd? )
( She smiles brightly. )
Yeah! I'm Charlie. ( Hand... shake? Do we shake hands? Charlie looks like she's going for it anyway, but will awkwardly pull back if not. ) Hope you're hungry!
Yeah! I'm Charlie. ( Hand... shake? Do we shake hands? Charlie looks like she's going for it anyway, but will awkwardly pull back if not. ) Hope you're hungry!
[He's not exactly a touchy-feely guy, but even Katsuki knows that it's crazy impolite to refuse a handshake when offered one, and this is...not necessarily a business meeting or anything, but clearly something not between acquaintances. So he does his due diligence as a Good Boy™ and shakes the woman's hand. Otherwise he's sure the specter of his mother would apparate behind him and kick him in the ass, for sure.]
I have enough of an appetite, yeah. I wake up early.
[Before the sun rises early. :')]
I have enough of an appetite, yeah. I wake up early.
[Before the sun rises early. :')]
I hope you slept well, I have a question for you when you have time.
I don't see anyone else doing it.
[That's the honest answer.]
Was it the cat? Do you prefer another animal?
[That's the honest answer.]
Was it the cat? Do you prefer another animal?
THEN DON'T USE IT. PERIOD. IT'S ANNOYING, AND A FUCKING EYESORE, AND MAKES YOU LOOK LIKE EVEN MORE OF AN ASSHOLE THAN YOU ALREADY ARE!!!
ALSO, WE'RE IN THE SAME FUCKING HOUSE, IDIOT, WISH ME A GOOD MORNING IN PERSON - I'M AWAKE BEFORE ANY OF YOU FUCKERS.
Now what the hell did you want?
ALSO, WE'RE IN THE SAME FUCKING HOUSE, IDIOT, WISH ME A GOOD MORNING IN PERSON - I'M AWAKE BEFORE ANY OF YOU FUCKERS.
Now what the hell did you want?
Alright, I understand. I accept your characterization only because of the topic I need to talk to you about.
I wanted to let you know, though you may have seen, that my brother arrived here. Then there's no surprises. I also spoke with Shigaraki. I won't be reprising our roles here unless they start to try to pick up where they left off.
I wanted to let you know, though you may have seen, that my brother arrived here. Then there's no surprises. I also spoke with Shigaraki. I won't be reprising our roles here unless they start to try to pick up where they left off.
Edited (I took out a line.) 2024-05-17 05:34 (UTC)
[He was just about to type "bother Deku with that horseshit", but immediately deletes it as he reads the second sentence. This is absolutely a conversation they should all be having in person - everyone in the house, and possibly even Hawks as well - but Katsuki trusts his friends to be on the same page.]
Yeah, I saw him. He was in the Garden, like all the other newbies who arrive. I've basically said the same thing to that crusty fucker, too. As much as I want to snap his pencil neck, there's no goddamn point if I do, and vice versa. They don't start shit, we don't start shit - simple as that. I don't intend to strike first if they're just buying groceries, or clothes, but they pull their garbage and I'm going to do my damn job. I said as much a while back to Shigaraki, and I assumed you all would be on board with that.
Good to know I was right, but I'm sorry I didn't communicate that with you all sooner. Too much shit happens here on the regular.
Yeah, I saw him. He was in the Garden, like all the other newbies who arrive. I've basically said the same thing to that crusty fucker, too. As much as I want to snap his pencil neck, there's no goddamn point if I do, and vice versa. They don't start shit, we don't start shit - simple as that. I don't intend to strike first if they're just buying groceries, or clothes, but they pull their garbage and I'm going to do my damn job. I said as much a while back to Shigaraki, and I assumed you all would be on board with that.
Good to know I was right, but I'm sorry I didn't communicate that with you all sooner. Too much shit happens here on the regular.
We're communicating it now. That's the important part of it, and I will stand by what I said. I feel the same, I don't condone or forgive what he's done, to anyone, but I will be letting my brother live his life as long as he doesn't take the virtue of that somewhere dark. I will also be meeting with Shigaraki at a yet undisclosed place, I think it's time that we show them, too, that we're not the people they want to dismantle. So I will.
[Oh, he...does not enjoy that Todoroki is going to meet with Shigaraki, but all things considered, the fossilized piece of toad crap is far less dangerous as he is now than what they know him to be from their respective timelines. Even when he does regain his quirk, he's still kind of a goddamn scrub, at least for the time being - sorry, not sorry.]
Obviously. Starting a new life for themselves doesn't erase anything of what they've done, but I could give a rat's ass what they do on a Tuesday so long as it's not hurting someone or something. Petty crimes are fine, too, even if I don't like it - they can steal food or goods and I won't hound them down for it. I got bigger fish to fry than a few morons stealing shit to survive.
...I don't like the idea of you meeting with that asshole on your own, but I know you're smarter and stronger than him, Todoroki. Still, keep us posted before and after you meet him, got it?
Obviously. Starting a new life for themselves doesn't erase anything of what they've done, but I could give a rat's ass what they do on a Tuesday so long as it's not hurting someone or something. Petty crimes are fine, too, even if I don't like it - they can steal food or goods and I won't hound them down for it. I got bigger fish to fry than a few morons stealing shit to survive.
...I don't like the idea of you meeting with that asshole on your own, but I know you're smarter and stronger than him, Todoroki. Still, keep us posted before and after you meet him, got it?
I care if they steal. It's fine if you want to have your own crossable line, but I won't be allowing it. They can be better than that and I will do my best to help them be better than it.
If you need a large fire for your fish, please let me know. I don't have my quirk, but I do have the understanding of controlling large fires.
I can do that.
[No he will not. He doesn't trust them not to follow him. Any of them.]
On another topic, Hawks is throwing a party. Can I ask your help with food? I was going to ask Uraraka as well, but I thought maybe you two would be good to work together. She's very good with it in her own right, I think. I'd also like to ask her for help with decorations, so I didn't want to overwhelm her entirely.
If you need a large fire for your fish, please let me know. I don't have my quirk, but I do have the understanding of controlling large fires.
I can do that.
[No he will not. He doesn't trust them not to follow him. Any of them.]
On another topic, Hawks is throwing a party. Can I ask your help with food? I was going to ask Uraraka as well, but I thought maybe you two would be good to work together. She's very good with it in her own right, I think. I'd also like to ask her for help with decorations, so I didn't want to overwhelm her entirely.
I'm not saying I *DON'T* care if they steal, I do, but you know as well as I do that petty theft isn't as big a deal as what they could easily do.
[Murder, arson, general assault...the real bad shit.]
I'll leave the humanitarian shit to you and the others, that's not something I'm good at, and I doubt they'd listen to me over you and the others when it comes to educating them how to exist normally.
[HE IS NOT GRACING THAT WITH ANY ATTENTION, TODOROKI. SCREW YOU.]
Yeah, I saw that. I'll ask Uraraka if she want to pitch in with helping me cook or set up. The nerd would probably jump at the opportunity, too. But I'm not staying, that sort of scene isn't my thing, and I'm partied out from my own and Alice's. Jut don't drown or whatever.
[Murder, arson, general assault...the real bad shit.]
I'll leave the humanitarian shit to you and the others, that's not something I'm good at, and I doubt they'd listen to me over you and the others when it comes to educating them how to exist normally.
[HE IS NOT GRACING THAT WITH ANY ATTENTION, TODOROKI. SCREW YOU.]
Yeah, I saw that. I'll ask Uraraka if she want to pitch in with helping me cook or set up. The nerd would probably jump at the opportunity, too. But I'm not staying, that sort of scene isn't my thing, and I'm partied out from my own and Alice's. Jut don't drown or whatever.
They will listen as much as they would with me. It's important they understand none of us are a threat and so I will make sure they know it. We stay on our word, they stay on theirs and we can meet in the middle to coexist and maybe even work together here. That's my plan.
You can just say you don't want to go. The party isn't for a long time, we have to find a lot of items that aren't easy to find still.
You can just say you don't want to go. The party isn't for a long time, we have to find a lot of items that aren't easy to find still.
We're not a threat until they give us reason to be. That's the best I can offer you personally, Todoroki - you know how I feel about those bastards, and *why*. But if they don't cause too much of a scene, then neither will I.
Yeah, I probably won't stay long. I've had my fill of that sort of crap for the year, if I can be honest. But I can at least help where I'm needed
Yeah, I probably won't stay long. I've had my fill of that sort of crap for the year, if I can be honest. But I can at least help where I'm needed
That's all I can expect. I won't expect any more or less from you, Bakugo. I'm not thrilled by what's gone on at home, either, including you, but we're better than the society they insist we're perpetuating. If the most we can give them is space, then so be it.
That's fine, thank you for your effort ahead of time.
That's fine, thank you for your effort ahead of time.
[There's not much more he can say in regards to the League and the members who are here. He said his piece and that's that. Whatever happens next is out of all of their hands.]
Just give me a heads up before the day you're planning to throw everything together so I can prep, and a list of what you all need or want. I'm *not* working with alcohol, either, so if Hawks asks, he can suck it and do that shit himself like the adult he's supposed to be.
Just give me a heads up before the day you're planning to throw everything together so I can prep, and a list of what you all need or want. I'm *not* working with alcohol, either, so if Hawks asks, he can suck it and do that shit himself like the adult he's supposed to be.
Oh. I hadn't thought of that. No he hasn't mentioned it so I don't think it will be an issue. Just food, and since he's getting a lot of the punch then it will be fine, I'll supplement what we need.
Thank you, Bakugo, this couldn't happen without everyone's involvement. Take care.
Thank you, Bakugo, this couldn't happen without everyone's involvement. Take care.
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