Perm Closed-Only Misc. Catchalls

[heir_conditioned]

Who ⬤ Shoto & Whomever
What ⬤ This is a permanent place for all the stray things
When ⬤ Various Dates
Where ⬤ Various Places
Content Warnings ⬤ There may be mentions of racy things. He is, proudly, a Tamamo. Shoto is also not as sheltered as he was in the series for that and other reasons. If you would like to do closed things that I don't have TLs for, please contact me at tlymphoCytes or by use of PM to this journal and I'll be happy to plot with you.

My tagging speed can vary on what's going on in my real life, or my health. I apologize in advance.

- Trying to juggle setting up these things since ember reached capt. and RL rn. Sorry for any wait.

Comments

[heir_conditioned]

[Laughing at him is still him making someone laugh. That's a win he'll take even if he doesn't know about it.]

Ah you're right. Then, I'll be thankful. Maybe it's less the app and more fate. I don't think I've had a pleasant hair conversation with anyone before.

[itstillhurt]

Fortunately, I happen to be a sparkling conversationalist.

Do most people dislike your hair?

[heir_conditioned]

You are. I'm having fun talking to you.

No, not most people. They sometimes make it a little awkward. I'm used to people looking because of who I am back home, but not because of my features. Some of which I've only recently come to terms with. You haven't done that.

[itstillhurt]

[...Okay, well, she'll just go ahead and keep her thoughts on that to herself.

Look, it's not really about the scar itself, so the spirit of the sentiment still holds, right?]

'Who you are?' Are you a person of status where you come from?

[heir_conditioned]

I hope to be one day. I'm more well known as my father's son until recently. My father is the number one rated hero in our country and number two consecutively before that for most of my life. None of that matters here, nor would I like to lean on it back home either. More that I'm explaining the reasons why.

[A tiny bit of sharing never hurt anyone from King Overshare himself.]

[itstillhurt]

[... there's a lot there to examine, but she can at least start with the admirable part.]

Good. You shouldn't. Resting on the accomplishments of one's parents is a sign of weakness and makes you unworthy.

[On the other hand, this 'rated hero' thing.]

You wouldn't be acquainted with Fumikage Tokoyami, would you?

[heir_conditioned]

I won't. I want to better myself and let people feel safe when they know I'm there. Not because of my father, because of my achievements and proving to them they can be. I promise that.

[Oh. Ohkay yes. He should know by now that using hero is going to get this kind of reaction but usually it's Midoriya.]

I know him very well. Tokoyami is one of the people in my class and an extremely accomplished hero as well in my opinion.

[itstillhurt]

[Urgh, she was right, he was talking about that professional hero foolishness. Not that Fumikage was distasteful, per se, and nor was Shoto thus far, but... it just rubs her the wrong way for several reasons.]

He explained something of professional heroes to me when we spoke last. Does this mean you have a 'Quirk' as well?

[heir_conditioned]

[He's used to that, but it's his goal and something he's not ashamed of. Not for her or anyone else.]

It does. Since I was very young. That means you've met Dark Shadow, too?

[itstillhurt]

['Met' was a pretty generous description of Dark Shadow harassing her at the summer festival until Fumikage told it to stop, but she opted to err on the side of politeness and not phrase it quite like that.]

I have. It's fascinating what they're capable of.

[Not entirely a lie- the abilities Fumikage described were intriguing, to put it lightly.]

What about you, what can your Quirk do?

[Polite interest, or compiling useful information? Hopefully both.]

[heir_conditioned]

It is fascinating, and incredible. Dark Shadow is a valuable addition to any team up. Tokoyami has learned to work with hsi quirk in ways I'm not sure I could've.

[As for his own... Shoto doesn't mind sharing.]

I use my body temperature to create ice or fire depending on the side of my body.

[Hence the red and white. He thinks she's smart enough to catch that.]

[itstillhurt]

[... That- That's- uh-

It makes sense, of course, that somebody who could create fire might be burned. Firebenders could instinctively control their flame to avoid that, but maybe a Quirk required more active conditioning. Or maybe somebody else had done it-

Stop. Stop it. Stop thinking about-]

Both fire and ice? Impressive- and quite versatile, if used creatively.

[The hair colors certainly fit, she recognizes that well enough, but being able to do command both elements is also impressive enough to have her attention.

Well. What isn't occupied by other, more intrusive thoughts.]

[heir_conditioned]

[She's welcome to ask, but she may not like the answer.]

Both yes. For mobility, attack and defense as well as tactile. I don't have my full ability yet, but I will keep working toward it. I'm going to find somewhere that will be safe to practice. If you'd ever like to see I'll tell you where I find.

[itstillhurt]

[Shoto, you can't just ask someone why they're horribly scarred.]

Well, I certainly wouldn't object to a demonstration, if you're offering one.

[Though she thinks she can pretty well imagine exactly how useful both fire and ice can be already. From personal experience. Too personal. And now she's trying to ignore another round of aggressively intrusive thoughts.]

[heir_conditioned]

[It's easy: 'Why are you disfigured' is a good word string to get the ball rolling.]

I am. I want to stay in practice and having someone to talk to while I do is a nice change, also.

[itstillhurt]

[Look she hasn't yet adjusted to the fact that she's found somebody as painfully awkward as she is, give it time.]

That can be arranged.

Personally, I tend to find conversation distracting when I'm practicing.

[... It takes her a few moments to realize that she never told him what she would be practicing, and in fact hadn't meant to. Ugh, this is why she hates small talk.]

[heir_conditioned]

[Sucks to be her, she's the one that just said it. That she practices. That means she has a devotion to at least something.]

What is it you practice?

[As if she isn't anticipating that question.]

[itstillhurt]

[To be honest, she was mostly hoping he wouldn't care. She should be so lucky.]

Strength training exercises, free-running, and martial arts, among other things.

[None of which was a lie, except of omission. That should satisfy him.]

I realize that's a bit more boring than controlling two elements, but I like to think I make up for it with my charming personality.

[heir_conditioned]

[Too late. He cares too much and that's both their problem.]

Then maybe instead of training my quirk, we can train together. Friendly competition is a good motivator. As for free running, I don't mind paying to go to a course if you think there's one paid that's better.

[Yep.]

It's not boring at all, but I agree. You seem like a very kind person.

[itstillhurt]

[...what?

She what? She seems like what?

Part of her wants to be gratified. Even at her most persuasive, 'kind' has always been a bit beyond her range. Another part of her assumes this poor fool must be, quite simply, the worst judge of character she's ever encountered. Either way, it catches her so off guard that she can't even laugh.

...Oh, yes, he... said things. Right.]

Well, if you think you can keep up, I suppose it couldn't hurt.

[She doesn't bother to clarify about freerunning, she just links the online encyclopedia pages for free running and parkour without any further explanation.]

[heir_conditioned]

[GASP. Someone who sees his idiocy and actually corrects it instead of perpetuating it or yelling at him? Mistake number two has been made. He opens up the links and it takes him a second or two.]

I can keep up and if I can't, I will adapt and get better to make sure I do. I could use the work out. Normally I rely on my quirk for movement, but this shouldn't be an issue. It looks fun.

[itstillhurt]

[Well, she appreciates that driven attitude, at least, and surely her superior performance would motivate him to do better. Perhaps he'd be appreciative enough to be useful to her-

"You'll never catch up."

Rrgh. Not helpful. Focus.]

It's good not to rely on your abilities too heavily or neglect other skills.

[...alright, that sounded too much like she spoke from experience.]

That's one of the reasons I practice multiple disciplines myself.

[That's better.]

[heir_conditioned]

[Shoto assumes they're both speaking from experience. She doesn't have to worry about that, and his appreciation isn't going to make him useful. It's her asking. That's all she has to do. Even right then.

But Shoto is taking to heart that she's right, and he had been training in the last place he was in with someone he considers a hand to hand expert.]

You're right. That's why I could use the practice. If you already do these things then you won't have to hold back. We can set a finish line and make our way to it. You don't happen to knife throw as well, do you?

[itstillhurt]

[And he didn't want her going easy on him. Impressive again, or else confident he was better than he let on. Either way, she could respect it.]

I'm reasonably skilled with knives. I learned from somebody who was a lot better, though.

[She ignores the fresh wave of intrusive thoughts. Don't think about Mai. Just think about the conversation.]

Why, are you looking to add weapons to your arsenal as well?

[heir_conditioned]

[Maybe a bit of both, but mostly that it sounds like she will give him, pun unintended, a run for his money that he's looking for.]

I already use them. That's how I learned, too. They're no longer in my life and I miss them and their teachings. Could we practice that one day together? You don't have to teach me, it would just be nice to practice with someone who knew already.