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quirk Small Object Control
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alias Akuma
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Post by Kyou Kazumi (Akuma) on Jan 13, 2019 17:05:21 GMT
Who knew the Kitten would be so close? The rumor had to be true, now that he'd seen the Kitten on his way back home to Osaka, and back to Musutafu. Having used a hoody and a fox mask, he'd convinced a child to deliver his letter by using candy. "Hey there Kitten. Long time no see. We need to talk. Don't worry, I promise no harm will come to you. You know my style. You'll only see Oni and me. If you want to bring a friend, limit it to one. Oni insert: he gives nicknames to those he respects, even if they're insulting. He does respect you, so do try not to be too insulted by his nickname for you. ~Akuma." Only the Oni insert was hand written, but the rest was typed up. The five nine lad was in his costume, mask and all. He may be a liar, he may play dirty, but he was a man of his word towards those that he respects. Some ground rules had to be made.
Both Kyou and Shouta, who was also decked out in his costume, were on the roof of their empty warehouse. They'd sent their minions away for various projects and missions. Nothing big. But lengthy enough for their meeting. Shouta broke the silence first, his voice changer of a mask sounding hoarse and horrid. "Long time no see. Glad you can join us."
Kyou turned around to see the Kitten. "What do you expect, Oni? He did outdid and out smarted us back then. Strength isn't always physical. We need some ground rules for our interactions. Care to hear us out?" |
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quirk Cat
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Post by Isamu Suzuki on Jan 13, 2019 22:48:20 GMT
Isamu hated that nickname. Even moreso now than he had in the past, for… quite a lot of reasons. Still, he had hoped that bringing down Kyou’s group would have been the last he’d have seen of the bastard—despite the fact that the weasel made his escape in all the confusion. That fact hadn’t surprised him terribly much, but being found again in Musutafu? That had set him on edge.
What the hell is that bastard doing here, anyway? Is it revenge? He shook his head as he paced in his room, turning the note over in his head. If he wanted that he’d just make a move. I hope he doesn’t think I’d be willing to come back. He’s cocky, but he’s not stupid. Not about that, anyway.
Maybe he just wants to talk. Still… Isamu sat down at his desk and started typing a short e-mail, putting it on a timer, and then activating the location data on his phone. And with that, he slipped out of his room and into the night.
Isamu was surprised to find an actual, bonafide warehouse at the address in the note. He was even more surprised to find a number of fresh scents around the perimeter of the building as he scouted the building out. Is this actuallyhis base of operations? I’m surprised he thinks so highly of me. Or is still that arrogant? Well, one problem at a time, then.
He climbed up to the roof, making no attempts to hide himself but still with his inborn level of stealth and quietness. He hopped up onto a short, boxy air conditioning unit to bring himself up nearer to Kyou’s height. He sniffed at the air. Still a number of scents, but the freshest two… No doubt about it, then. “Of all the places for you two to turn up, I never expected it to be Musutafu. What are you doing here?”
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quirk Small Object Control
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alias Akuma
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Post by Kyou Kazumi (Akuma) on Jan 13, 2019 23:23:16 GMT
Behind his mask, Akuma rose an eyebrow. Well, that was a fair question. "We're both third years. Found a high school that we liked here. No, not UA. Though we probably would have made it in. Besides, you never know if there is a jaded current or former UA student around. But you'll make it through. And without support equipment, you can't exactly cause mass destruction. You won't be a hero I'd purposely target. But enough about future plans. Unless you attack us first, we won't come after you. And if any of my group does, they're disobeying orders and feel free to defend yourself and put those morons in jail. That said, when either of us are in our costumes, we're free game. But if you're out and about like right now? Nah, we'll leave you be. And we expect you to do the same if or when you find out our real identities and see us in public. Surely there's nothing wrong with those arrangements? Or do you have more questions?"
This was meant to be a short meeting. But he'll answer the catboy's questions.
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Post by Isamu Suzuki on Jan 17, 2019 5:09:18 GMT
If those two had made it into U.A. of all places he definitely would have noticed their scents somewhere on campus by then. So at the very least he could take him at his word on that. Still… it was a little disappointing to see that he was still up to his old tricks. Part of him had hoped that the experience of having his former gang busted would have made him consider a different path, or at least to law low for a while. Clearly, that had not happened.
There was a lot he wanted to say to the boy. A lot of it was laden with expletives, but a lot of that had been said that night that he found that poor, terrified kid. No, the thing he wanted to say this night…
“Don’t you just… get tired of all this? Bringing other people down, running around in the shadows hurting people? Always having to watch over your shoulder for any heroes or cops that might be on your tail? You’re smart, you can organize people. Why don’t you just put the mask away and start doing good for others? Just think of how much an impact you could make on the world.”
Isamu did not, as a rule, consider himself an optimist by any stretch of the imagination. And he fully expected his words to fall on deaf ears, but he still had to make the case. See if there was something worth saving in the person he had willingly followed for a time.
The problem with being an optimist is that you were always setting yourself up for disappointment.
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quirk Small Object Control
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alias Akuma
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Post by Kyou Kazumi (Akuma) on Jan 19, 2019 17:36:15 GMT
Akuma sighed. Really? Could this not just be a quick little discussion? The kitten wanted to try to see if there was any "good" in him now? He wanted to talk about motives? The little shit! Fine, he'd explain. But he was going to make it clear that he was not happy to talk about this. Despite the voice changer in his mask, it was evident he really didn't want to discuss this and that he was already getting irritated. "When I'm not in costume, I do lead several fundraisers and community service projects at my school. Even on occasion assist my dads with some. My issue is with fake heroes using their powers to hurt people, and then blaming it on the villains they were trying to apprehend. Fake heroes more concerned with fame, fortune, and glory than making sure everyone got out alright, got to safety. I don't want to wade in a cesspit like that. UA has a good reputation for not graduating duds. And while most of the top heroes are legit, they're overshadowed by the many scumbags that are heroes in name only. Even some villains look heroic compared to them. I can't wait for society to wake up and change in centuries.
As I get stronger, as I find someone worth following, this will hopefully change. The muggings and the fights I'm using to test and recruit, and maybe get started on funding. Unfortunately, you can't get anywhere without money. I hate to do it, you have that point. But I can't stand the world as it is and I need to start somewhere. It would be nice to do as you say, but I can't right now. I'm careful enough where they'd have to actually catch me in the act. My reputation outside of this mask is too good to even be a suspect. Are you satisfied now? Can you give me your answer to my earlier proposition now? Oh, and if I'd known about Oni's plan back then, I'd have stopped it..."
"Sadly, we were already in too deep to reverse decisions. And I did have a black eye for a couple months thanks to Akuma for that lapse in judgement. My apologies." The black clad figure bowed towards Isamu apologetically. Akuma himself crossed his arms and waited. Hopefully that was enough of an answer.
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Post by Isamu Suzuki on Jan 20, 2019 2:25:51 GMT
“A lapse in judgement? A lapse in judgement?” Isamu scowled, ears perched forward as he turned his stare on Oni. He made no motion to attack or move forward, but this definitely wasn’t a cat you’d approach on the street. “Do you know what you did to that kid? You’re just lucky you couldn’t smell what that ‘lapse in judgement’ did to him. You couldn’t smell his fear like I could. Tears, sweat, urine. It reeks. It gets inside your nostrils. The way he flinched when he saw me for the first time. I’m never going to forget that poor kid, and you claim it was just a ‘lapse in judgement.’”
He turned his gazes towards Akuma next. “You know, I don’t know what I was expecting to hear from you. I fully expected you to just laugh me off, feed me some line about how how, I don’t know, might makes right or survival of the fittest or whatever, and then I would’ve left not feeling bad for putting you behind me and move on with my life. But if you want to mug people and dress it up as ‘funding’ or attack people and call it ‘testing and recruiting’, then save it. If you really want to take on fake heroes, ditch the mask, step into the light, and just be the better example for others to follow. But don’t try to dress up petty crimes with some sort of noble ambition.”
He turned away and then stopped, looking back over his shoulder. “As far as your ‘deal’ goes, fine. I’m more than happy to leave you guys alone. But I really wished you hadn’t invited me to your new hideout. As part of my probation, I’m to report any and all contact made by my former ‘associates.’” His expression softens a little, and his voice drops. “I’m sorry, but I can’t let having this knowledge hang over my neck. It’ll take some time for me to get back to campus, so… use that time wisely.” And with that he drops to the ground behind the air conditioning unit, and a shadow flits through the darkness towards the ladder off of the roof.
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quirk Small Object Control
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alias Akuma
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Post by Kyou Kazumi (Akuma) on Jan 20, 2019 4:26:45 GMT
Akuma shrugged. "I suppose the same can be said when a hero dropped a building on us when he tried to apprehend a villain when we were younger. But you're entitled to your opinion. The ends will hopefully justify the means, but we'll see what happens. I expected that. Which is why I vacated this location. Still, we'll see each other around, at the least when we go visit our folks back home. Goodnight Isamu-kun. Good luck with your hero training." If it was any other person, it would have been sarcastic. But this was legit. He waited a minute or two then started to walk down, slowly. It would still take a bit for anyone to come.
"That went about as expected. Though now you do owe me some money..." Oni followed behind Kyou. The red head chuckled at his friend.
"Indeed I do. Make sure everyone knows not to come back here. Though that would normally be the right reason, wouldn't it? Survival of the fittest?"
"You would expect it from someone like you, who values strength above all else. That said, working both ways can help a lot. Out in the open, and in the shadows as villains, right?"
"There's enough examples we can point to on good examples. Plus, we don't want to overextend ourselves. Even if my boyfriend is a part of us now, that doesn't mean we can do something like that. We'll do what we can outside of our masks, and build up our shadows. With any luck, by the time we graduate we'd be in good shape to more aggressively expand or look for an organization that lines up with our ideals but flexible enough to let us do as we please and keep our double lives." The duo walked out and started to go to their secondary location. Just to make sure it was still vacant and free for them to take over.
~Thread End~
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