[Man, it is never not going to feel like the rug is being pulled out from under her feet whenever Ochako gets contacted by Shigaraki. With everything constantly happening in Avalon at all times, she never really has a moment to spare thinking of what he's up to. It's a lot like home in UA, actually - waiting for the League to move. But this is just...so weird. It's always weird.
The backwards compliment will never not be weird.
It takes her a moment to shake her thoughts out of her head, set her violin and bow down on her bed (she'd been practicing during the blizzard that buried most, if not all of Camelot, with nothing better to do), and actually pick up her phone. Lord, here we go. It's like deja vu all over again.]
Depends entirely on your form of 'entertainment'.
I'd believe it if you told me to played and beat every playable game there is in Camelot, honestly. Even board games.
Are you snowed in like everyone else?
[It'd explain his boredom, and reaching out. No power means no games, after all.]
The backwards compliment will never not be weird.
It takes her a moment to shake her thoughts out of her head, set her violin and bow down on her bed (she'd been practicing during the blizzard that buried most, if not all of Camelot, with nothing better to do), and actually pick up her phone. Lord, here we go. It's like deja vu all over again.]
Depends entirely on your form of 'entertainment'.
I'd believe it if you told me to played and beat every playable game there is in Camelot, honestly. Even board games.
Are you snowed in like everyone else?
[It'd explain his boredom, and reaching out. No power means no games, after all.]
[Backward compliments are all he has. All he wants to have at that moment and it was the only way he knew to talk to her. Or anyone, if he didn't hate them.]
We both know what I enjoy for entertainment and you guessed exactly what it is. At least I have this horror show paralysis demon for company. And my familiar, I guess. If I had even one of my quirks, this wouldn't be a problem. The snow, not the boredom. Or both.
[Please still have a sense of humour.]
We both know what I enjoy for entertainment and you guessed exactly what it is. At least I have this horror show paralysis demon for company. And my familiar, I guess. If I had even one of my quirks, this wouldn't be a problem. The snow, not the boredom. Or both.
[Please still have a sense of humour.]
[She's uh...not going to even remotely question any of the whole "paralysis demon" thing there, because Ochako really doesn't want to amuse that thought. At all.]
Oh, huh...
Can your quirk work on snow?
It wouldn't just turn to slush?
[That's actually an interesting thing to think about. Since snow is technically just frozen water and all that...would his quirk work on it? How does one Decay snow? Melt, maybe, but...hm.]
Oh, huh...
Can your quirk work on snow?
It wouldn't just turn to slush?
[That's actually an interesting thing to think about. Since snow is technically just frozen water and all that...would his quirk work on it? How does one Decay snow? Melt, maybe, but...hm.]
[She doesn't remember his familiar and that's for the best. He doesn't want to remember his, still nameless, familiar either.]
You mean decay? It's easier if it's attached to a solid. Blood used to be a problem, but since the density of water and blood isn't that far off, snow shouldn't be an pipedream.
[#Just Villain Things.]
I've been thinking about this place and how it's taken our quirks. Have you ever felt like you were in a simulation? I'm convinced I'm in Tartarus and this is what they're doing to contain me, some days. It won't work, but it's a good effort.
You mean decay? It's easier if it's attached to a solid. Blood used to be a problem, but since the density of water and blood isn't that far off, snow shouldn't be an pipedream.
[#Just Villain Things.]
I've been thinking about this place and how it's taken our quirks. Have you ever felt like you were in a simulation? I'm convinced I'm in Tartarus and this is what they're doing to contain me, some days. It won't work, but it's a good effort.
[Okay, maybe asking about it wasn't a good thing. Ochako gets a sick feeling at the thought, remembering how easy it was for Shigaraki to just completely kill someone. She bites her lower lip, squeezing her eyes and shaking her head. Mm...not gonna think about that, either - just how devastating a quirk it is, and how she's thankful he doesn't have it.]
Right...
Actually, yeah, sometimes. Or at least I used to, way back.
Back when I was only stuck here a few weeks, not almost a full year.
I still kind of hope one day, I'll wake up back in my dorm room at UA...or even in a hospital bed or something.
I like the people I've met here, the friends I've made, things I've learned
[Her eyes gaze to the violin on her bed, waiting for her to pick it up and practice anew.]
But it's not home.
Right...
Actually, yeah, sometimes. Or at least I used to, way back.
Back when I was only stuck here a few weeks, not almost a full year.
I still kind of hope one day, I'll wake up back in my dorm room at UA...or even in a hospital bed or something.
I like the people I've met here, the friends I've made, things I've learned
[Her eyes gaze to the violin on her bed, waiting for her to pick it up and practice anew.]
But it's not home.
[She can be happy about it, he'll continue to be devastated he doesn't. This magic is something he's got a huge control over now, but it's been a pain in his ass to hone it. In fact, she's taking huge risks letting him connect to her technology. Not that she knows.
He's taking time to consider her words.]
It isn't home. It's not even my home.
Have I told you much about it? Where I come from? You would've liked it, I think. It "wasn't home" either, but I think you would've in the same way you do here.
[Because in his opinion, she did. It pisses him off to know it and that she's been stunted from something she enjoyed here while he lives with the ghosts of these people fucking him up and making him weak.]
He's taking time to consider her words.]
It isn't home. It's not even my home.
Have I told you much about it? Where I come from? You would've liked it, I think. It "wasn't home" either, but I think you would've in the same way you do here.
[Because in his opinion, she did. It pisses him off to know it and that she's been stunted from something she enjoyed here while he lives with the ghosts of these people fucking him up and making him weak.]
[She's taking a huge risk by just entertaining talking to him at all, really. Ochako still doesn't know what Shigaraki's magic even is - she's never really seen him fight, or use it, in this world - nor does she know exactly what it is he gains by reaching out. Information? About what? It's not like it'd do any good until they get home... Trust? Hah. She can tolerate him, but there will never be complete trust. They're too far across the ravine for that.
And yet he's opening up, and she can't help but be curious. Curious about that other world that he speaks so highly of - where supposedly she was, once.]
I don't think you have, Shigaraki-san. Not really.
Or I probably forgot. Just surviving in THIS world sort of drowns out everything else in my head lately.
I'd like to hear about it, though.
If you're bored enough to entertain me for a change.
And yet he's opening up, and she can't help but be curious. Curious about that other world that he speaks so highly of - where supposedly she was, once.]
I don't think you have, Shigaraki-san. Not really.
Or I probably forgot. Just surviving in THIS world sort of drowns out everything else in my head lately.
I'd like to hear about it, though.
If you're bored enough to entertain me for a change.
I had to literally go through old shit to be like 'no I swear I remember this'
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comecatchthesehands
2021-11-25 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
[There's certainly a risk, and while she calculates that, she can leave herself scared if she wants. That's not his prerogative.]
Why's that? Is someone threatening you?
[Because if they are, another one is about to bite the dust. Literal dust, he'll figure it the fuck out.]
I'm bored enough for almost anything. On a scale of one to ten, how mad do you think your bff Midoriya would be with liveblogged food pictures and no context? I'm guessing 12/10, that might be fun in between messages.
You'd like it. Ruled by Heroes and at least in that world it isn't heroes made of shit. There are some who are, but they go quiet quick enough. Good deeds mean actual good deeds and "criminals" aren't hunted. I made them a home in Marutia Falls where they could go and not be judged. Honor among thieves unless they were stupid enough to overstep. It gives Dabi something to do. We get a chance to live a normal life.
Not that we decided to live a normal life. It's no secret to the you there that I own a criminal empire and a gaming company. Does the name Game Over mean anything to you? Probably not here. Number one game company mogul in De Chima and I own most of the other upcoming tech companies there, too. Twice works in fabrics maybe still? If not for me. Dabi is a fucking mooch loser on my couch as always, that man's the hardest asshole to live with ftr. No one should have to deal with his daily bullshit. It's not like I have a fire quirk, save the money and just heat the fucking water on the stove. Not my fault he can't do the simplest shit.
You go to school there, there's a hero school run by a few people after being founded by Hizashi and Shota. We can go to whatever world we want now, when we want and maybe that's how I ended up here to begin with. It wouldn't be the first time the temporal shit fucked me over. Or the second time. Or the third time. I've visited a few worlds where people I didn't hate lived. Can't say I like the cannibal world, but I spawned in with my quirk so those bitches can try hard sweaty, but they're going back in wet. Meaning dead. I should've stayed there if it weren't for how fucking dumb the league is and how they'd forget to breathe if I was gone.
When those dumb fucking morons come find me I'm going back to America, to De Chima. Twice is there, safely. If I go back to your world, I'll be pissed.
Why's that? Is someone threatening you?
[Because if they are, another one is about to bite the dust. Literal dust, he'll figure it the fuck out.]
I'm bored enough for almost anything. On a scale of one to ten, how mad do you think your bff Midoriya would be with liveblogged food pictures and no context? I'm guessing 12/10, that might be fun in between messages.
You'd like it. Ruled by Heroes and at least in that world it isn't heroes made of shit. There are some who are, but they go quiet quick enough. Good deeds mean actual good deeds and "criminals" aren't hunted. I made them a home in Marutia Falls where they could go and not be judged. Honor among thieves unless they were stupid enough to overstep. It gives Dabi something to do. We get a chance to live a normal life.
Not that we decided to live a normal life. It's no secret to the you there that I own a criminal empire and a gaming company. Does the name Game Over mean anything to you? Probably not here. Number one game company mogul in De Chima and I own most of the other upcoming tech companies there, too. Twice works in fabrics maybe still? If not for me. Dabi is a fucking mooch loser on my couch as always, that man's the hardest asshole to live with ftr. No one should have to deal with his daily bullshit. It's not like I have a fire quirk, save the money and just heat the fucking water on the stove. Not my fault he can't do the simplest shit.
You go to school there, there's a hero school run by a few people after being founded by Hizashi and Shota. We can go to whatever world we want now, when we want and maybe that's how I ended up here to begin with. It wouldn't be the first time the temporal shit fucked me over. Or the second time. Or the third time. I've visited a few worlds where people I didn't hate lived. Can't say I like the cannibal world, but I spawned in with my quirk so those bitches can try hard sweaty, but they're going back in wet. Meaning dead. I should've stayed there if it weren't for how fucking dumb the league is and how they'd forget to breathe if I was gone.
When those dumb fucking morons come find me I'm going back to America, to De Chima. Twice is there, safely. If I go back to your world, I'll be pissed.
Are you worried?
[Probably not, but she's trying to lighten the mood because, um. That is...so much. So much to read and so much to process. It really sounds like a completely other person wrote it, and not the terrifying leader of the League of Villains. Ochako takes a deep breath, frowning a little at herself as she continues to recall that sweet, scared, little boy from way, way back that she helped once. What was his name again? She's forgotten.
Did she forget that other world, too? The one Shigaraki's talking about? Another world of Heroes, and a place where it seems like even the League was...happy? It sounds like it, or at least a semblance of it. But Ochako shoots up when she sees the names of her teachers, having to reread the whole thing twice for them to click in her mind. Mic and Aizawa...they were there, too? Was that like...some alternate universe? Home but not quite home? She has so many questions.
And yet, what she settles on is--]
You're right, I think I'd like that place.
Sounds almost like everyone is happy.
[Probably not, but she's trying to lighten the mood because, um. That is...so much. So much to read and so much to process. It really sounds like a completely other person wrote it, and not the terrifying leader of the League of Villains. Ochako takes a deep breath, frowning a little at herself as she continues to recall that sweet, scared, little boy from way, way back that she helped once. What was his name again? She's forgotten.
Did she forget that other world, too? The one Shigaraki's talking about? Another world of Heroes, and a place where it seems like even the League was...happy? It sounds like it, or at least a semblance of it. But Ochako shoots up when she sees the names of her teachers, having to reread the whole thing twice for them to click in her mind. Mic and Aizawa...they were there, too? Was that like...some alternate universe? Home but not quite home? She has so many questions.
And yet, what she settles on is--]
You're right, I think I'd like that place.
Sounds almost like everyone is happy.
It was fun as fuck, I forgot he was the *reason* for Marutia Falls being a shithole lmao
comecatchthesehands
2021-11-25 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
No. You can take care of yourself. I'm annoyed. Is that a yes? Who is it?
[It's a lot. That's not easy to take in and it's not even all of it.]
You would. You want to go home, but now we can do both. I didn't get a chance to ask you if you'd been home yet, there.
Mostly they are. We have our shit to deal with, but Dabi doesn't mince words. I don't think he trusted you, but he doesn't trust anyone. Not even himself and having been home I can see why. I keep expecting him to bitch at me from the shadows for not finding my own way back. Whatever, he's an asshole.
[It's a lot. That's not easy to take in and it's not even all of it.]
You would. You want to go home, but now we can do both. I didn't get a chance to ask you if you'd been home yet, there.
Mostly they are. We have our shit to deal with, but Dabi doesn't mince words. I don't think he trusted you, but he doesn't trust anyone. Not even himself and having been home I can see why. I keep expecting him to bitch at me from the shadows for not finding my own way back. Whatever, he's an asshole.
[This is so surreal Ochako really doesn't know what to make of it. Shigaraki complimenting her? Worried about her (despite his denial)? Just who was that other person he knew that has her face? Another curiosity, but not something Ochako's ready to inquire about just yet - she's a bit perturbed to find out the answer. Nervous? Anxious?? She doesn't quite like the implications either way.]
It's really no one, just this place kind of gets to me sometimes, you know?
Homesick, probably...been here too long for my liking.
...Sounds like you're homesick, too.
It's really no one, just this place kind of gets to me sometimes, you know?
Homesick, probably...been here too long for my liking.
...Sounds like you're homesick, too.
[It should be surreal, just as much as it is for him to think of her not knowing anything she knew about him at all.]
Theoretically if it was someone you wouldn't have told me, would you?
You can be homesick, I just have shit to do. That empire doesn't run itself and if I'm gone for too long it'll start turf wars and regular wars. Things that will fuck up everything we worked hard to make. I tried it here, but everyone seems too up their own ass to want to follow through.
Theoretically if it was someone you wouldn't have told me, would you?
You can be homesick, I just have shit to do. That empire doesn't run itself and if I'm gone for too long it'll start turf wars and regular wars. Things that will fuck up everything we worked hard to make. I tried it here, but everyone seems too up their own ass to want to follow through.
Of course not.
[For a multitude of reasons, obviously. It's clear this is a different version of the Shigaraki that she knows from home, but still more or less the same, at base level. It's just very strange he'd ask, let alone care about whatever's going on in her life. Whoever that other 'her' was...there was something there. And that in and of itself concerns Ochako.]
You tried to build a CRIME SYNDICATE?? ...I really can't say I'm surprised at all. 8\
But I'm not going to say I feel sorry for you. I'm glad it didn't take off - there's enough in this stupid world to worry about, let alone you trying to rebuild the League here. I won't tell you what to do or how, but this might be an opportunity for you to, you know...try something different.
Time SUPPOSEDLY stops when we're pulled here from other worlds, even if I don't really believe that completely. Everything should be okay back there while you're here.
[For a multitude of reasons, obviously. It's clear this is a different version of the Shigaraki that she knows from home, but still more or less the same, at base level. It's just very strange he'd ask, let alone care about whatever's going on in her life. Whoever that other 'her' was...there was something there. And that in and of itself concerns Ochako.]
You tried to build a CRIME SYNDICATE?? ...I really can't say I'm surprised at all. 8\
But I'm not going to say I feel sorry for you. I'm glad it didn't take off - there's enough in this stupid world to worry about, let alone you trying to rebuild the League here. I won't tell you what to do or how, but this might be an opportunity for you to, you know...try something different.
Time SUPPOSEDLY stops when we're pulled here from other worlds, even if I don't really believe that completely. Everything should be okay back there while you're here.
I guess that means you get to learn here, too, that I don't give up easily if I know someone's going to lie to me. I'll just find out myself.
[She should be concerned. Maybe Shigaraki should be the one concerned, considering that he's actually fussed about a hero in a way that may be a little skewed from normal people and how they deal with that. None the less, it's something neither of them should've continued and yet.]
No. I tried to build a system of people who would make sure none of this shit would ever happen again. People who were willing to put their lives on the line to stop all this dumb shit like us going out of our way to help an entire society and NO ONE fucking knowing the god damn thing was about to be imploded. That's what I tried to start. I also don't want your pity so good on you for not feeling sorry ig.
Thanks for the laugh about trying something different. Should I work in a candy store and 9-5 my wages, patrol on my down time alone and what? Earn the trust of the people while anyone from my own world undermines it? No thanks. You all act like I couldn't attack any one of you any time you see me, any other time. I'd jumpscare you to prove my point, but I know you're afraid of them.
[She should be concerned. Maybe Shigaraki should be the one concerned, considering that he's actually fussed about a hero in a way that may be a little skewed from normal people and how they deal with that. None the less, it's something neither of them should've continued and yet.]
No. I tried to build a system of people who would make sure none of this shit would ever happen again. People who were willing to put their lives on the line to stop all this dumb shit like us going out of our way to help an entire society and NO ONE fucking knowing the god damn thing was about to be imploded. That's what I tried to start. I also don't want your pity so good on you for not feeling sorry ig.
Thanks for the laugh about trying something different. Should I work in a candy store and 9-5 my wages, patrol on my down time alone and what? Earn the trust of the people while anyone from my own world undermines it? No thanks. You all act like I couldn't attack any one of you any time you see me, any other time. I'd jumpscare you to prove my point, but I know you're afraid of them.
[Okay that? That actually makes Ochako scowl. There's a fine line between being 'helpful' and being, well...fucking Shigaraki. Also the thinly-veiled accusation that she is, in fact, lying to him.]
I'm NOT lying! Just my own stresses, my own worries, and my own PROBLEMS to deal with.
Please don't become another one.
[She takes a deep breath in, paces around her apartment a moment to calm down, then actually reads the rest of the message. Ugh...she hasn't even had lunch yet and already she's losing her appetite.]
That's the difference between you and other people, Shigaraki-san.
Most people will try to help others, regardless of if it's their society or not, regardless of if someone asks them to or not.
It doesn't have to be something just "Heroes" do - it's human nature. It's anyone willing to lend their strength to those that can't defend themselves or fight back. And, it's why you'd go out of your way to make sure nothing bothers me.
Because you seem to know a LOT about me from whoever it is that was back in your world... I don't know it I like that or not, yet.
But don't think that because you "know me", that I'd treat you any better if you decided you need a different form of entertainment.
I won't falter even if you try to scare me. If you know me, then you should know that, too.
Anyway, I need to clean up, and change. Then eat and practice my violin.
Can you be left alone a while? Or will you get too bored??
I'm NOT lying! Just my own stresses, my own worries, and my own PROBLEMS to deal with.
Please don't become another one.
[She takes a deep breath in, paces around her apartment a moment to calm down, then actually reads the rest of the message. Ugh...she hasn't even had lunch yet and already she's losing her appetite.]
That's the difference between you and other people, Shigaraki-san.
Most people will try to help others, regardless of if it's their society or not, regardless of if someone asks them to or not.
It doesn't have to be something just "Heroes" do - it's human nature. It's anyone willing to lend their strength to those that can't defend themselves or fight back. And, it's why you'd go out of your way to make sure nothing bothers me.
Because you seem to know a LOT about me from whoever it is that was back in your world... I don't know it I like that or not, yet.
But don't think that because you "know me", that I'd treat you any better if you decided you need a different form of entertainment.
I won't falter even if you try to scare me. If you know me, then you should know that, too.
Anyway, I need to clean up, and change. Then eat and practice my violin.
Can you be left alone a while? Or will you get too bored??
[That absolutely makes him want to become a problem. She really hasn't ever dealt with someone like him.]
It wouldn't be out of my way. I'm bored, remember? Hunting down someone would at least kill that boredom.
I already know it. Blablabla, you'd kill me if you had to, blablabla, so would I. I get it. I dare you to try if you think you have the brass balls big enough one day. Just because I "know you" doesn't mean I wouldn't if I had to. So don't make me have to.
Go clean your room. I'll let you do it while you try to figure out if I can be left alone like a big boy or not.
It wouldn't be out of my way. I'm bored, remember? Hunting down someone would at least kill that boredom.
I already know it. Blablabla, you'd kill me if you had to, blablabla, so would I. I get it. I dare you to try if you think you have the brass balls big enough one day. Just because I "know you" doesn't mean I wouldn't if I had to. So don't make me have to.
Go clean your room. I'll let you do it while you try to figure out if I can be left alone like a big boy or not.
it's the truuuth!! I am so glad to have met you and i will never not say it. ♥
floatsaway
2021-11-28 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[She wants to badly to respond. So, so badly. But Ochako bites her tongue and sets her phone down with a deep breath, grinding her knuckles into the hollow of her eyes where they ache - tension headache, probably. Talking to someone like him definitely would cause one, and she hasn't eaten much yet, if at all, really... She needs a Break from him.
So, she does as she said and leaves him on read for a good while to clean herself up, eat a little, and maybe even do a few squats just for the sweet, sweet release of much needed endorphins. Feels good to just stretch, too. Finally, she comes back to her phone.]
O: Look at that!
I left you all by yourself and nothing happened!!
What sorts of treats do you give bad boys who do kind of good things?
Maybe a cheat code? Or, actually...
Give me a video game song.
So, she does as she said and leaves him on read for a good while to clean herself up, eat a little, and maybe even do a few squats just for the sweet, sweet release of much needed endorphins. Feels good to just stretch, too. Finally, she comes back to her phone.]
O: Look at that!
I left you all by yourself and nothing happened!!
What sorts of treats do you give bad boys who do kind of good things?
Maybe a cheat code? Or, actually...
Give me a video game song.
[Everyone has issues where Shigaraki is concerned and good on them, because he's a dickbag at worst and a horrible being at best. She's angelic for putting up with him in any world, this one or the other. He's surprised she messaged him back at all.]
I was going to blow up the world but I lost the button under my pillows. Too much effort.
A game song, huh?
[That he can do.]
I was going to blow up the world but I lost the button under my pillows. Too much effort.
A game song, huh?
[That he can do.]
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[Honestly, she's not sure why she did. Equal boredom? Probably. It's not like Ochako is going anywhere with the snow that's still burying the majority of Camelot, and she has shit to do. Mainly, practice. This actually kills two birds with one stone, too - keeping Shigaraki in check long enough that he doesn't do anything stupid, or pester anyone else, and she gets to actually work on her violin skills.]
Good choice.
[Give her just a minute, to find some sheet music on her phone, read it over briefly with a frown, then switch on the audio and set up a lit. Okay, maybe more like three minutes. Eventually though, Ochako starts to play the song he requested. It's not the best, and she's definitely a little squeaky, but she does decent enough. She's still a bit of an amateur.]
Good choice.
[Give her just a minute, to find some sheet music on her phone, read it over briefly with a frown, then switch on the audio and set up a lit. Okay, maybe more like three minutes. Eventually though, Ochako starts to play the song he requested. It's not the best, and she's definitely a little squeaky, but she does decent enough. She's still a bit of an amateur.]
Tetris is the right choice.
[But he's not expecting what comes next. He had no clue that she actually played violin.]
That's new.
[If they're going to audio, he'll go to audio. Just so she knows he's not bullshitting and there's no screams of the damned.]
Since when could you play instruments, I thought you liked space?
[But he's not expecting what comes next. He had no clue that she actually played violin.]
That's new.
[If they're going to audio, he'll go to audio. Just so she knows he's not bullshitting and there's no screams of the damned.]
Since when could you play instruments, I thought you liked space?
Since about two, mmh...maybe three months ago? I met someone who's been teaching me how, and we meet up sometimes for lessons. It beats doing nothing during days like this.
[Hence why she's definitely a bit squeaky sometimes, and misses a few beats, but Ochako is still very much a novice. She's learning, and practicing, and maaaybe using Shigaraki as a means of getting in said practice. This is a decent challenge, and helps her work better - Ochako can sometimes do relatively well under a teensy bit of pressure.]
Give me another one.
[Hence why she's definitely a bit squeaky sometimes, and misses a few beats, but Ochako is still very much a novice. She's learning, and practicing, and maaaybe using Shigaraki as a means of getting in said practice. This is a decent challenge, and helps her work better - Ochako can sometimes do relatively well under a teensy bit of pressure.]
Give me another one.
That makes more sense. You would've told me that. All you told me was how much you enjoy space or cooking. Or sales. Or all three. Who's your teacher? No. Never mind you won't tell me. I wouldn't tell me either if I didn't trust me and I wouldn't trust me. That's not self deprecating, that's the truth.
[He can deal with it. If he can deal with the sound of Dabi's voice or the squeak of Toga's, it's fine.]
Moonlight Sonata.
[He can deal with it. If he can deal with the sound of Dabi's voice or the squeak of Toga's, it's fine.]
Moonlight Sonata.
[Dear god, he's so back and forth Ochako's not sure what will smack her in the face first - the force with which she rolls her eyes, or the goddamn whiplash. She's genuinely ready to throw out who her teacher is, falling into that trap, but thinks better of it. Honestly, there's probably a dozen or so music teachers in Camelot alone - the place where she purchased her violin held lessons, at a cost of course.
Thankfully, Venti charges nothing other than good company, some lunch that Ochako prepares for them anyway, and maybe a story here and there of her goings-on. He'd probably like her to bring alcohol, too, but that's not going to happen while she's still underage. :|]
...I don't know if that was supposed to be reverse psychology or not, but it's just someone teaching me to play an instrument, sheesh. Since I don't go full time to school anymore, I have enough time to do stuff like this a few times a week. Anyway, this one is harder, so...it's not gonna be good. [That's a bit of a warning, actually, because of course she's still going to try - she needs to practice - but he should maybe turn the volume down on his phone. It's gonna be more squeaky than normal as she pulls up sheet music and tries to do the chords.]
Thankfully, Venti charges nothing other than good company, some lunch that Ochako prepares for them anyway, and maybe a story here and there of her goings-on. He'd probably like her to bring alcohol, too, but that's not going to happen while she's still underage. :|]
...I don't know if that was supposed to be reverse psychology or not, but it's just someone teaching me to play an instrument, sheesh. Since I don't go full time to school anymore, I have enough time to do stuff like this a few times a week. Anyway, this one is harder, so...it's not gonna be good. [That's a bit of a warning, actually, because of course she's still going to try - she needs to practice - but he should maybe turn the volume down on his phone. It's gonna be more squeaky than normal as she pulls up sheet music and tries to do the chords.]
[Welcome to the inner workings of the League's leader. He's always going to be saying or doing something in stark contrast to himself. She's gotten herself into it now with being his entertainment.]
It's just supposed to be the truth. You heroes love truth.
[Which he's quiet with after, it's interesting to hear the shriek of a violin try to hit a certain thing or the stumble of fingers.]
Not bad, I'm only bleeding from one ear. Do you know what game it's from? You're not into horror but maybe it's a big enough name for you to have heard of it.
It's just supposed to be the truth. You heroes love truth.
[Which he's quiet with after, it's interesting to hear the shriek of a violin try to hit a certain thing or the stumble of fingers.]
Not bad, I'm only bleeding from one ear. Do you know what game it's from? You're not into horror but maybe it's a big enough name for you to have heard of it.
[She sure has, it seems like, though this has been far less grating on her nerves than Ochako expected. ...Although he's still a sassy bastard. She makes a face and puffs up her cheeks before snorting.]
Eh? If that's all it takes to injure the League's Leader, maybe I should play louder. [There's a sassy smirk in her voice as well, before a pause, and the playing screeches to halt. A literal screech, because she fumbled a bit. N-No way--] Shigaraki-san...please tell me you're not implying that 'Moonlight Sonata' was created and composed for a video game only.
[Because she genuinely isn't sure.] But also no, I...don't play too many video games. I could never afford the more updated ones, other than a few rounds in arcades.
Eh? If that's all it takes to injure the League's Leader, maybe I should play louder. [There's a sassy smirk in her voice as well, before a pause, and the playing screeches to halt. A literal screech, because she fumbled a bit. N-No way--] Shigaraki-san...please tell me you're not implying that 'Moonlight Sonata' was created and composed for a video game only.
[Because she genuinely isn't sure.] But also no, I...don't play too many video games. I could never afford the more updated ones, other than a few rounds in arcades.
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