[She's so sweet he could fucking cry... one day he might actually do just that, if the way his face screws up for a second is any indication, but he's even quicker than usual to hide that super embarrassing thing. She's not far off - people are decent to him these days, for sure, but somehow here in this screwed up fairy tale town he's met more people he can consider friends in a month than he has in his whole life...!
So he's gonna make Ochako some goddamn great lobster to prove some point about friendship. Yes!!]
Yeah, yeah... You don't gotta flatter me, I'm already making you dinner. [A joke... maybe he should go get some salty water before he weeps about friendship. Hmm.] You wanna chill here for a minute while I get more water?
[Ochako tilts her head a bit, smile still in place as she curiously studies his face. It was certainly a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, but for a second she thought... hmm. Well, it's not like she's going to say anything about it! But go ahead and cry, Okuyasu... go ahead and cry.]
It's not flattery if it's true. [And it's definitely true, because does this look like the face of a liar?] But I can come with you, if you want me to? Or I guess I can stay here and make sure nothing boils over...
[No... never... one day, probably. Okuyasu looks between Ochako and the suspicious pot on the stove that definitely doesn't have a dead lobster in it.
Hmm.]
Maybe you oughta come with. [They're right on the water here in Bluo, so the house won't burn down or get nasty boiled lobster goop everywhere while they're out...] Unless you're really getting into chopping potatoes.
[She's vaguely aware that the lobster is... somewhere, but she's making a concerted effort to not think about it. He's looking at the pot? Not for any particular reason, obviously. Obviously. Let her just cheerfully bounce right over to the door...]
I think I cut enough for two people, don't you? So let's go!
[The lobster is somewhere in space, just pretend there was never a cute sea creature in this house and then somehow a cooked piece of seafood appeared!! That works. Okuyasu tucks the other, empty pot under his arm and follows her to the door and out. Water quest...
Now, surely he can think of something better to talk about than salt water, soooo--] I make something for my dad at home most of the time, but grilled cheese every day is a lot cheaper than lobster...
[so this may suck. but. look forward to it, anyway.]
[Lobster aside, Ochako is absolutely pumped about this meal. She's cooked with her friends, both here and back home, but no one has actually offered to just... make her something before. It doesn't even matter if his offer was an offhanded one; he still thought about her, and that means everything he makes is going to taste extra delicious.
So hopefully Okuyasu is at least the tiniest bit proud of how happy he's making the girl walking right beside him. Her mood is even brighter than usual, and that's saying something...]
Simple food is the best, don't you think? If you eat simple things every day, then when you get to eat something fancy you really appreciate it. [Says the girl who lives off rice cakes and free dorm water.] And I bet your grilled cheese sandwiches are great, because you're making them for someone you care for.
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[That's sappy, please. He's definitely feeling some kind of emotion about how pumped she is about this lobster meal, but it's not going to be pride until the lobster, like, doesn't suck. Let's call this feeling "tentatively chill" and leave it at that.]
Oh... huh. [That's so much more optimistic than "being poor sucks," thanks as usual Ochako--] Yeah, I guess so! And I make a mean grilled cheese, sometimes without the cheese...
[Boys truly have the emotional range of a teaspoon. Ochako will just continue doing her Ochako thing, feeling every single emotion, like, ten times more strongly than the average person.]
So it's just toast? [As if she could refrain from gently pointing that out? Please.] But if we ever find cheese and bread here, maybe you can make one for me! I'll put it to the test. And I'll think of something to make for you... like cookies? Those have a lot of ingredients, though...
[She looks upward, sorting through the list in her mind. Yeah, maybe that's reaching a bit too high, but... if she finds everything, and if Todoroki is around to help her...]
[Good toast, bad toast... toast is toast, but she simply crinkles her nose in amusement at that staunch defense. If that's what's he proud of, then that's what he's proud of...
As for cookies, well... the chances of finding multiple rare baking ingredients are extremely low, and yet she can't quite bring herself to point that out. He looks and sounds too thrilled...]
Okay, okay! [She holds up her hands in mock surrender, laughing.] If I find everything I need, then I promise that I'll make you cookies. No wolves required!
I'll hold you to that! [The likelihood they'll ever get cookies is slim to none, he knows that, but the promise that she would make him cookies is touching. She'd do that, for him...!
—and he makes a face after the stunning realization that this is the good friendship feeling she's been chattering about this whole time. Ah, yes... yeah, that was obvious, in retrospect. He understands, grinning, a fraction sheepish about his emotional dingus performance.]
Maybe if I hit enough wolves, we'll get some eggs.
[Happy friend, happier Ochako. She's pleased to see that grin on his face, and her bright mood isn't going anywhere anytime soon, but oh boy, does he have to keep bringing up the wolves? Just because he survived their little adventure with little or no damage doesn't mean that she's eager for him to repeat it!]
Hitting one was enough. If we get more quests, let's team up again... but let's do something different, okay? Maybe something nicer?
[Hmm, a likely story. Remember how he rode a dragon? Of course he needs to keep talking about it, and ideally, punch more wolves. Even if Nanjo doesn't come.]
What if there's not anything nice? [To be fair, half of these recent quests did involve monsters—] You still wanna be on my team?
[Yeah, buddy, keep pushing that issue if you want a very worried Ochako explaining why your safety is way more important than quest objectives. Her good mood is safe for now, though, and that's why she only pretends to ponder his question before flashing him a warm smile.]
Of course I'll still want to be on your team! But— [She briefly pauses, holding up a single finger for that added emphasis.] —if we're teammates, then you can't charge ahead and do really dangerous things. We have to work together, and look out for each other.
[LaMe and BoRiNg, but that's what matters to her.]
[Safety is for chumps... Next she'll have him wearing a hemlet and kneepads to look for leaves in the woods!! Still, while Team Okuyasu is getting some new rules, which was not in the plan—but she's genuine even if it's boring, so Okuyasu just makes a face like this is suuuuch a drag before he shrugs.]
Okay! I can't help it if I wind up going ahead anyway! Sometimes The Hand's just gotta get hands on something, y'know? [He wiggles the fingers of his free hand at her, for emphasis. This is also bullshit, but don't worry about it.
Also they've surely hit water by now, Bluo being right there and all, so after his fun finger wiggling he'll crouch to get some creepy salt water.]
[Such a dramatic expression! But at least he... kind of agreed, and that is most definitely a huge relief. Look, she will happily continue to be a buzzkill if it keeps him safe and sound.
Also, wow, that was the lamest possible way to word that? And the finger wiggling is silly? She can't help but to snort as she watches him scoop up some water.]
We have to go in together. That's what teamwork is all about! [She's tough, too! She can handle getting roughed up a bit.] You know, if that's really heavy, I can make it light for you...
[He'll wiggle his fingers as much as he wants... He does it again for even more emphasis once he has his water.]
Okay, then you just gotta keep up. [He gives her a considering look as he stands and hefts the pot up, like he's really seriously making a judgment call here... it's nonsense, it's nothing.] Yeah, I think you can handle that.
[Is that team initiation? A hazing?? Something like it. And look, he is carrying this pot of water like it's nothing, he is still ripped as hell...] Remember what happened the last time it was just you and me and floating stuff?
[Except the finger wiggling isn't as funny once he's shooting her that look. Serious or no, it still causes Ochako to straighten her back, to let her smile slip the slightest bit as she lifts her chin. She's a hero-in-training, thank you very much! Everyone in this place keeps underestimating her!]
I can definitely handle anything that happens.
[So there! It's not like he's about to get a speech, though. Hoping that the determined edge to her voice is enough, she allows herself to relax—and to smile broadly once again—as she thinks back on their first meeting. Does she remember it? Oh, of course she remembers it. Forget the serious stuff; this is way more entertaining to think about.]
That was fun! You were such a baby about it. [The truth hurts! Unable to stop herself, she dramatically stretches a hand out toward him.] Want to try it again?
[She passed the test!! Going on a wolf quest certainly helped, so thanks for that. He's a little amused she's taking it so seriously when she really doesn't have to... it's just him!!
But okay, okay, he waves a hand at her instead of going for the complementary head pat again. Which for the record is very hard to resist because he's like a foot taller than her, come on, it's fated. But okay—he wasn't a baby!!!]
I should kick your ass for that, but I'm not gonna 'cause you... [uhhh] helped with the potatoes.
[genius. anyway,]
I'm not going anywhere off the ground unless you want this whole pot dumped on you! I'm serious!
[1. It's a sensitive subject! Sue her!! 2. Wow, what weak threats! The ass-kicking comment makes her giggle—seriously, so vulgar!—but she doesn't even blink at the mention of an impromptu shower. Boy, please.]
You wouldn't do that. [He's much too nice, and that's why she waves her hand even closer to his arm.] Besides, I can carry the pot and pull you along behind me! Easy!
[Okay, so. Okay, so she's definitely got his number, he wouldn't kick her ass... but anyone else!! Would have to meet him by the well for an ass-kicking, because that is just uncalled for.]
Oh yeah? How easy?
[It's too bad he already knows she has to touch something to float it away, so he can easily use The Hand like he does right now to swipe at the space just behind her, which effectively pulls her back a yard or so without really any sensation beyond, like, the slight breeze when she moves. And also The Hand is hovering around behind her, but details.]
[One second she's beside him, laughing as she moves her hand a smidgen closer, and the next—
—wait, where'd he go? She blinks at the empty space she's currently reaching toward, confused, before realizing that he's still there. He's just... ahead of her? Somehow? And casually walking along like nothing just happened? The fact that The Hand is with her doesn't even register in her mind, because she's much too focused on her (very rude) friend.]
H-Hey! That's not fair! [Like making him float is fair, but whatever, let her ignore that fact as she jogs after him.] How'd you do that?
[How do you like them apples!! Okuyasu doesn't do it again, which takes a lot of self control, so please appreciate it - but he does look smug now, instead of grumpy about being called a baby.
teens.]
Seriously? C'mon. [Some people have trade secrets, but not Okuyasu, who just nods over her shoulder at The Hand, still chilling there. That's it. That's the explanation.]
[She turns with a start, looking up into the familiar, stoic face. Okay, so she... should have guessed that, and the flat expression on her face shows that she's aware of that, but still! That is not a proper explanation!]
That's— [Nope! She'll just end that with a disgruntled huff instead.] You didn't tell me he could do something like that...
[No, for real, what? He's certainly not been secretive about The Hand and all of those somewhat crazy dangerous powers, so- uh!! This is genuine confusion on his face, while he thinks back...]
Could've sworn I did... Well, you got to learn the hands-on way, I guess.
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So he's gonna make Ochako some goddamn great lobster to prove some point about friendship. Yes!!]
Yeah, yeah... You don't gotta flatter me, I'm already making you dinner. [A joke... maybe he should go get some salty water before he weeps about friendship. Hmm.] You wanna chill here for a minute while I get more water?
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It's not flattery if it's true. [And it's definitely true, because does this look like the face of a liar?] But I can come with you, if you want me to? Or I guess I can stay here and make sure nothing boils over...
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Hmm.]
Maybe you oughta come with. [They're right on the water here in Bluo, so the house won't burn down or get nasty boiled lobster goop everywhere while they're out...] Unless you're really getting into chopping potatoes.
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I think I cut enough for two people, don't you? So let's go!
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Now, surely he can think of something better to talk about than salt water, soooo--] I make something for my dad at home most of the time, but grilled cheese every day is a lot cheaper than lobster...
[so this may suck. but. look forward to it, anyway.]
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So hopefully Okuyasu is at least the tiniest bit proud of how happy he's making the girl walking right beside him. Her mood is even brighter than usual, and that's saying something...]
Simple food is the best, don't you think? If you eat simple things every day, then when you get to eat something fancy you really appreciate it. [Says the girl who lives off rice cakes and free dorm water.] And I bet your grilled cheese sandwiches are great, because you're making them for someone you care for.
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Oh... huh. [That's so much more optimistic than "being poor sucks," thanks as usual Ochako--] Yeah, I guess so! And I make a mean grilled cheese, sometimes without the cheese...
[that's toast. it's great toast.]
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So it's just toast? [As if she could refrain from gently pointing that out? Please.] But if we ever find cheese and bread here, maybe you can make one for me! I'll put it to the test. And I'll think of something to make for you... like cookies? Those have a lot of ingredients, though...
[She looks upward, sorting through the list in her mind. Yeah, maybe that's reaching a bit too high, but... if she finds everything, and if Todoroki is around to help her...]
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[He doesn't trust any mutant animals they find around here, even if they are... milkable. Maybe someone will get a cow in a crate—
But anyway, the things he would do for fresh baked cookies: the list is endless. His eyes widen with considerable enthusiasm at the mere suggestion.]
I'll go after like ten more wolves for cookies—seriously! You've got no idea!
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As for cookies, well... the chances of finding multiple rare baking ingredients are extremely low, and yet she can't quite bring herself to point that out. He looks and sounds too thrilled...]
Okay, okay! [She holds up her hands in mock surrender, laughing.] If I find everything I need, then I promise that I'll make you cookies. No wolves required!
[Yeah, please limit the reckless stunts.]
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I'll hold you to that! [The likelihood they'll ever get cookies is slim to none, he knows that, but the promise that she would make him cookies is touching. She'd do that, for him...!
—and he makes a face after the stunning realization that this is the good friendship feeling she's been chattering about this whole time. Ah, yes... yeah, that was obvious, in retrospect. He understands, grinning, a fraction sheepish about his emotional dingus performance.]
Maybe if I hit enough wolves, we'll get some eggs.
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Hitting one was enough. If we get more quests, let's team up again... but let's do something different, okay? Maybe something nicer?
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What if there's not anything nice? [To be fair, half of these recent quests did involve monsters—] You still wanna be on my team?
[Just in general. In life. Team Okuyasu.]
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Of course I'll still want to be on your team! But— [She briefly pauses, holding up a single finger for that added emphasis.] —if we're teammates, then you can't charge ahead and do really dangerous things. We have to work together, and look out for each other.
[LaMe and BoRiNg, but that's what matters to her.]
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Okay! I can't help it if I wind up going ahead anyway! Sometimes The Hand's just gotta get hands on something, y'know? [He wiggles the fingers of his free hand at her, for emphasis. This is also bullshit, but don't worry about it.
Also they've surely hit water by now, Bluo being right there and all, so after his fun finger wiggling he'll crouch to get some creepy salt water.]
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Also, wow, that was the lamest possible way to word that? And the finger wiggling is silly? She can't help but to snort as she watches him scoop up some water.]
We have to go in together. That's what teamwork is all about! [She's tough, too! She can handle getting roughed up a bit.] You know, if that's really heavy, I can make it light for you...
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Okay, then you just gotta keep up. [He gives her a considering look as he stands and hefts the pot up, like he's really seriously making a judgment call here... it's nonsense, it's nothing.] Yeah, I think you can handle that.
[Is that team initiation? A hazing?? Something like it. And look, he is carrying this pot of water like it's nothing, he is still ripped as hell...] Remember what happened the last time it was just you and me and floating stuff?
[He was upside down for like five minutes????]
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I can definitely handle anything that happens.
[So there! It's not like he's about to get a speech, though. Hoping that the determined edge to her voice is enough, she allows herself to relax—and to smile broadly once again—as she thinks back on their first meeting. Does she remember it? Oh, of course she remembers it. Forget the serious stuff; this is way more entertaining to think about.]
That was fun! You were such a baby about it. [The truth hurts! Unable to stop herself, she dramatically stretches a hand out toward him.] Want to try it again?
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But okay, okay, he waves a hand at her instead of going for the complementary head pat again. Which for the record is very hard to resist because he's like a foot taller than her, come on, it's fated. But okay—he wasn't a baby!!!]
I should kick your ass for that, but I'm not gonna 'cause you... [uhhh] helped with the potatoes.
[genius. anyway,]
I'm not going anywhere off the ground unless you want this whole pot dumped on you! I'm serious!
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You wouldn't do that. [He's much too nice, and that's why she waves her hand even closer to his arm.] Besides, I can carry the pot and pull you along behind me! Easy!
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Oh yeah? How easy?
[It's too bad he already knows she has to touch something to float it away, so he can easily use The Hand like he does right now to swipe at the space just behind her, which effectively pulls her back a yard or so without really any sensation beyond, like, the slight breeze when she moves. And also The Hand is hovering around behind her, but details.]
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—wait, where'd he go? She blinks at the empty space she's currently reaching toward, confused, before realizing that he's still there. He's just... ahead of her? Somehow? And casually walking along like nothing just happened? The fact that The Hand is with her doesn't even register in her mind, because she's much too focused on her (very rude) friend.]
H-Hey! That's not fair! [Like making him float is fair, but whatever, let her ignore that fact as she jogs after him.] How'd you do that?
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Seriously? C'mon. [Some people have trade secrets, but not Okuyasu, who just nods over her shoulder at The Hand, still chilling there. That's it. That's the explanation.]
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That's— [Nope! She'll just end that with a disgruntled huff instead.] You didn't tell me he could do something like that...
[Okuyasu: A dirty cheater.]
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[No, for real, what? He's certainly not been secretive about The Hand and all of those somewhat crazy dangerous powers, so- uh!! This is genuine confusion on his face, while he thinks back...]
Could've sworn I did... Well, you got to learn the hands-on way, I guess.
[get it. because.]
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that icon?
i did type "vibrating with excitement," did i not
i don't know what i expected
mmkay, michael bluth
don't do me dirty like that
at least i didn't call you gob
that's true, i have been shown small mercies
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