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Katsuki Bakugou

@callmekacchan

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Text;

[heir_conditioned]

Good morning.

I've considered for a long time what I'm about to ask you. It's deeply personal, deeply sensitive for some and maybe not something I should say for fear of it reflecting poorly on my father who is trying to make up for his transgressions.

I think the user name I was assigned has to do with my childhood. I'm almost certain. You don't think I'm conditioned, do you?

Re: Text;

[callmekacchan]

This is absolutely not a conversation you just drop on people out of fucking nowhere.
Especially before most people have even had their breakfast.

Let him just get that out of the way first and foremost. He has to be a bitch before he can be... a friend? Because okay, yes, they are friends.

I'm not gonna lie to you.
Yeah.
You were.
But whoever assigned these usernames is a dick and when I find them I'm gonna kick their ass.
Have you seen mine???
Fucking stupid.

He isn't good at this shit. This shit is Izuku's jam, not his. But damn if he isn't at least trying in the only way he knows how. Honesty and... maybe a distraction by way of his usual kick-ass-first-ask-questions-later way?

[heir_conditioned]

Sometimes Bakugo being himself, being blunt and specific, is exactly what Shoto needs. The flowery uncertainty doesn't help him learn and he's always trauma dumped whenever, so hearing this is a help.

I apologize, it was a text so you could eat if you wish and get back to it after. Should we talk about what you're having to eat instead? I'm open to shelving the conversation.

[callmekacchan]

If you got something to say, say it.

He would honestly just not even reply if he really didn't want to.

What's rattling around in that head of yours?

[heir_conditioned]

Thank you for your concern, but there's nothing in my head rattling.

Y'don't say?

I wondered if I had seen it correctly and found the correlation or if I wasn't right. I don't think I am anymore, can you uncondition in your opinion?

[callmekacchan]

Don't comment, Katsuki. Don't be a mega dick. Don't do it.

He focuses on the rest of that. Todoroki sure knows how to ask the tough questions. But in a way, society conditioned Katsuki to be things he is actively trying to change so...

Realizing there's shit you wanna change is the first step.
You're enough of a stubborn bastard you probably could.

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto will never know how hard Bakugo had to work to not say something terribly easy to reach.

Ah. So you believe I haven't yet. I will work toward it, if you have a goal in mind that I should look toward in guidance I'd appreciate it. I know burdening you with my issues isn't a good breakfast, but I will make it up to you.

[callmekacchan]

I'm not the one that has to set goals for you.
What do you wanna change?

He can only guide so much when he's actively in the process of changing, himself. Blind leading the blind.

I didn't say you've made no progress at all.
You're not a frosty bitch anymore.
That's the only compliment you'll get outta me.
Take the win.

[heir_conditioned]

I don't know. Can I get back to you after I've thought about it? If I promise I will do so when it isn't breakfast?

I don't understand, you compliment me all the time, Bakugo. Or would you prefer Kacchan? I do have something else I wanted to talk to you about in regards to that, too. Not Kacchan. Oh. That too but our names. If you've noticed the correlation of my name to me as well... then you note that there is a correlation to yours as well. Yes?

[callmekacchan]

I don't see any clock ticking down saying there's a time limit on this.

But then. There's. All of that.

All. Of. That.

Yeah, I fucking noticed that my username is related to me.
How could I not notice that?
I told you, I'm gonna fight whoever the fuck chose them for us.

Notably no demand not to call him that. He lets Izuku do it. He let's Kaminari do it. He has never once actually said a single word about the nickname, at all. Period.

[heir_conditioned]

No... but I would be surprised if there was.

I wasn't certain, I didn't notice my own right away, either. Don't you find it strange that someone chose for us, but they chose aptly, have you seen Midoriya's?

Oh he's noted it. RIP, Kacchan.

[callmekacchan]

There is no way I could have missed mine being related to me.
Anyone who has ever heard the nerd open his mouth around me couldn't miss it.
And no. I haven't texted him.

Honestly he is trying to avoid Izuku knowing as long as he can.

Why? What is it?

[heir_conditioned]

[ He should've shared that with Shoto, who just told their mutual friend what the user name is, just like he's ratting on Izuku. ]

It's fullgauntlet. My point isn't so much what the names are, but how someone knew something like that as intimately as they do. Does that mean they've known us all our lives? Or for part of it? Or is someone informing them. Do you see what I mean?

[callmekacchan]

I already suspected something shady when I realized you two were both here too.
I suspected quirks and villains.
But apparently they grabbed that guy with the bird from Otheon too.
And he was all the way in Otheon before he got here.

[heir_conditioned]

Rody Soul.

Shoto remembers. The man involved in their mission, more directly than any of them realized at the time.

Hm... I wonder if there are people here that are from our world whom we don't know. Everyone so far is someone that we've known, or known of. Including each other.

YOU DON'T SAY.

[callmekacchan]

Kind of hard to discern if people we don't even know are here from our world.
But judging by how things are set up, I'd say stuff like this probably happens with some kind of frequency.
They had a whole system set up to give us phones and shit.
The question is why.

[heir_conditioned]

I agree, wholeheartedly. There has to be a reason they would kidnap us from our own worlds and not just to enjoy ourselves in their own. Extortion doesn't work into it, not everyone here has the means to pay a ransom from my understanding of them.

If we could find the common link between all of us, then perhaps we can find out why. That doesn't give us the way home, but it gives us powerful information. True information rather than what we're told by our captors.

[callmekacchan]

We're all gonna have to do some digging.
See what we can find out.
Gotta be careful though. We don't know who can be trusted.

[heir_conditioned]

I trust Midoriya, I trust you. I think that's enough competent people that I trust.

[callmekacchan]

Somehow it hits a little weird in ways he can't explain to be told he's trusted. Maybe because he's still getting used to people actually liking him. Liking him... as he is and not his quirk. Such a bizarre feeling he isn't used to.

As usual, weird feelings equals annoyance.

Okay, great, but to figure shit out we're probably going to have to be asking some questions around here.
So what I mean is be careful what you ask and who you ask until we know if there are any threats close by.

[heir_conditioned]

Imagine feelings? Couldn't be Shoto. Oh. No wait, it is, it directly is because he will continue to let both Midoriya and Bakugo know that they are one of the most important persons in his life. Too bad.

We shouldn't be afraid to ask questions when we have the arm's length that this network puts us at. I wouldn't suggest meeting up with strangers, Bakugo. I suggest also not taking candies from them, or their offers of transporting you somewhere else with their windowless American vans. It's also not safe to help them look for their animals unless you can confirm that they do, indeed have one by asking to see a picture of it on their phone. Even then I wouldn't unless we split up to look and I had their contact information.

This is why they should've cut off his internet a long time ago in school.

[callmekacchan]

Did you just give me a lesson on stranger danger??
At least now I know you won't be taking candy from strangers or climbing in the back of unmarked vans.

Honestly he wasn't sure if Todoroki knew not to do those things until this moment so...

[heir_conditioned]

I'm not certain. Were you in one of those situations at the same time with a stranger and felt otherwise in danger? If you can't say yes, Bakugo, just send random letters and leave a pin of your location, I will come get you. I'll alert Midoriya myself.

What was he saying again? Now he's just worried about Bakugo.

[callmekacchan]

What the hell are you talking about??
The only one in danger is you.
I'm going to find you and blast you into the sun.

Don't you show him concern, damn you. Not like he's been kidnapped before or anything. Oh. Wait.

[heir_conditioned]

Oh. Did you want my address? You can come over if you'd like, Bakugo, we're friends. You're welcome at my home.

That's literally all he gets from it.

[callmekacchan]

You *want* me to come blow you up, you stone-faced bastard???

He is taking this as picking a fight.

[heir_conditioned]

No? But if you want to come over you don't need an excuse. Just come over.

[ [He sends his location, literally here is his address.] ]

You can come over any time, Bakugo. I sleep at the usual time that I always did, but that's okay too. It has a couch.

[callmekacchan]

I'm not looking for an excuse to come over!!

But he is coming over?

And don't broadcast your location.
We don't know who might be monitoring our texts.

[heir_conditioned]

Exactly.

Alright, then you don't need an excuse.

I'll be more careful. See you soon.

And wrap 🎀

[callmekacchan]

╭∩╮(◣_◢)╭∩╮

text;

[fullgauntlet]

Kacchan?

[👀]

[callmekacchan]

[Why. The hell. Is Izuku texting him??? So much for keeping his eyes off this shitty username until he can figure out how to change it.

He glares at the 'callmekacchan' above his text when he replies.]

What?

[Hello. He hates this.]

[fullgauntlet]

[He sees it. He sees it!! Katsuki can't ignore him forever!! He SEES it. Katsuki's username is "callmekacchan" and

Boy, does that make him feel some kind of way.]

Um. Hi.

[callmekacchan]

[Izuku.

Izuku.]

That's not telling me what you want you damn nerd.
What?
Why are you texting me?

[fullgauntlet]

[KACCHAN.]

I mean, I thought it'd just text you to say hi, I didn't really have anything particular in mind.

[Or did he...]

[callmekacchan]

[He's suspicious.]

There's something you're not saying.
Spit it out.

[fullgauntlet]

[Ack... He can't just say hello?!]

I was just wondering, Kacchan... I was wondering about something.

Your username?

[callmekacchan]

[Okay. So they're doing this. Great. Peachy. This is fine.

...well he did push it. So.]

Shut up.
You damn well know I didn't choose it.
None of us chose these damn names.

[Wonderful. A+ job there, Katsuki. Didn't make it more awkward or weird at all to react like that.]

[fullgauntlet]

[Look, he gave Katsuki the chance to just text with him like a normal!! Person!!]

I know that. But... It's just.

Oddly specific? Does that mean you don't like it?

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki is. Not. A normal person, though??

And now as a result, he is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Because that is. Sure a question.]

Why does it matter?

[He is sure gonna try not to answer that.]

You should be more focused on the fact that someone knew enough of about us to assign these usernames.

[fullgauntlet]

[He defaltes a bit. He should have expected an answer like that.]

I know. And I am. Todoroki-kun and I have been brainstorming about it...

But the fact that it's something like that... It just makes me wonder.

[callmekacchan]

Wonder what?

[They're poking a hornets nest. They're both poking a hornets nest.]

[fullgauntlet]

Do you hate being called Kacchan?

[callmekacchan]

[He hesitates to respond. It annoys him that he hesitates. It annoys him more the longer he leaves it sit because he knows the answer. But finally, almost ten minutes after Izuku's question, he replies.]

No.
I don't hate it.

[fullgauntlet]

[For a good solid ten minutes he thinks Katsuki just ghosted him. Which would be fair... It's not the best question to ask. So maybe Katsuki hates it.

... But. After that. The reply makes Izuku's eyes widen.]

I see!

[He's trying not to let his emotions show through the texts, honestly.]

That's good to hear.

🎀

[callmekacchan]

[This is where Katsuki does stop replying. It feels weird to admit he doesn't mind the nickname from their childhood.

It's forcing him to confront how he does feel about it. And it's best to leave things as they are for now.

That's a conversation for another day.]

Private; Text

[heir_conditioned]

Good morning, Bakugo.

You've kissed a boy before.

[It was you, Shoto.]

Can I ask you a question based on that?
@callmekacchan

Re: Private; Text

[callmekacchan]

Why... do his mornings start with Shoto Todoroki in his inbox wanting to have the most bullshit conversations??

Welp. Here they go. He couldn't escape the conversation forever he guesses...

This better not become a habit.
Ask your damn question.

[heir_conditioned]

What does it mean if the same person asks you to kiss them again?

[Line sent, and you know all kosher for what happened between them.]

The first time with bats biting them, the second without.
@callmekacchan

[callmekacchan]

The annoyance of the pinging is... ignored for the moment. Even though it's in a private one-on-one text, what the fuck, Todoroki???

But his mind is elsewhere because he's squinting at those texts and... he misunderstands and assumes this is about them.

If you're about to start talking about rabies again, I'm gonna come blow you up this morning.
Why the hell are we having this conversation now???
It happened a week ago.
Is it just now starting to process in your brain??

[heir_conditioned]

Todoroki isn't, but it's a good way to think about it. He hasn't been anything but vague yet because he's asking a vague question.

No, rabies were not involved. I'm pretty certain, though I still worry about you.

Kind of, I did think of our situation. Do you understand what it might mean? Not rabies, if someone wanted to kiss you again, what would that mean?

[callmekacchan]

Katsuki... stares at that, just trying to wrap his head around it. If someone wanted to kiss him again???

Does... does Todoroki want to kiss him again???

He doesn't know what to even do with this possibility. The dots that Katsuki is typing pops up. And stops. And starts. And stops.

...what the fuck??

That the person likes kissing???

Or. Likes him. But shit... he isn't prepared to have that kind of conversation right now.

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto doesn't realize he isn't being direct enough, but then when does he realize that? Poor Bakugo, sincerely just trying to help an idiot.

Alright. That seems simple enough. What if the person calls you attractive? As in they're attracted to you. I don't mean magnetically. At least I don't think so.

[callmekacchan]

...did he say something aloud when he was under that weird kissing-people-trance??? He did have a moment of oh-no-he's-pretty. Did he?? Say?? That?? Out loud?????

Look.
Someone would have to be fucking blind not to see you're pretty.

...or so focused on 'be hero' that they never took two seconds to really look. He wonders if any of his other classmates are attractive. Nope. He's not dealing with that right now thanks.

Don't read so much into something said under the effects of those damn bats.

[heir_conditioned]

'Pretty?' he asks himself, minding his voice, typing away after.

Is that in the same category as "cute"?

Merry Crisis.

Oh. No, the second time the bats weren't involved. I promise, I looked around. But I see. So your advice is they would enjoy kissing and that something said without influence should be commonplace. Which I don't agree with, my face is burned half off.

Okay not half, and not off.

Is kissing someone supposed to feel a certain way across each encounter? I'm not presuming your experience, I just trust you to tell me your honest truth. I also don't think Midoriya could answer these questions for me.

[callmekacchan]

...don't answer that, Katsuki. It's a trap. He's going to hurl his phone at the nearest wall. Uggh.

It's not like I have a wealth of knowledge about kissing.
How the hell should I know any of this??
You need to examine how you actually feel, not ask other people you're 'supposed' to feel.
There is no 'supposed to' just what 'is'.

[heir_conditioned]

I didn't say you did or didn't. I trust what truth you tell me.

One of two last things, I know I've asked a lot of you. Please be honest, even theoretically. Have you ever had a problem sleeping around someone? It shouldn't be normal to feel comfortable sleeping around people right? I remember feeling odd about it on the fieldtrip. Even in the dorms for a while.

Sure he slept just fine but. Y'know?

[callmekacchan]

Katsuki reads and rereads that a couple of times because it feels very out of left field. What?? How did they get from kissing to sleeping?

Depends, probably.
On you and on the people you're around.
Definitely don't trust sleeping around certain people because they're dumbasses.

Kaminari is definitely a prank-people-who-are-sleeping type for instance. Sero too, honestly. So. Yeah he doesn't trust them.

[heir_conditioned]

So it is trust then.

There's an inflection there, maybe one that Bakugo can understand easily, just Shoto doesn't do it too often.

For the record, Bakugo, I could fall asleep around you I think.

It's supposed to be a compliment.

If someone fell asleep against your chest, that would have to signify trust in their ability to protect you. Doesn't it? Am I right on that? The restriction of motion would leave them otherwise vulnerable.

[callmekacchan]

Okay. Well. He doesn't know how to take this admission of trust. It's kind of a nice feeling to know he's trusted because he doesn't often feel like he inspires a feeling of safety in those around him.

I mean. He can win fights and make people feel safe in that manner. But...

This was different. He makes faces at his phone and decides to ignore it and focus on the rest. Because what?? Where is all this coming from?? He distinctly feels like he missed something because no way are they talking about what he assumed in the beginning.

He sure as hell didn't go falling asleep on Todoroki's chest.

Are you trying to get love life advice outta me??
Because I sure as hell don't have any of that for you.

[heir_conditioned]

That's just how much he trusts Bakugo, and if they were talking about him, Shoto would have a few choice words that aren't mean to say about his friend. About his best friend who Izuku says he can have more than one of.

No, I don't think so. I'm trying to understand things that I'm not certain of. Even if you say you have no answers, you've helped. Are you free tomorrow evening?

[callmekacchan]

????

That helped?

He has no idea anymore what is going on but...

I'm not doing anything.

[heir_conditioned]

Could you come over tomorrow evening? I know you prefer to sleep early, but I would appreciate it.

Just best friend things to know about someone.

[callmekacchan]

Yeah.
As long as it's not to ask me for more love life advice.

Because he doesn't believe that isn't what just happened. All that talk of kisses and sleeping on chests. Yeah no. Love life advice.

[heir_conditioned]

No, I don't need advice.

It's definitely not advice he needs, or thinks he needs.

I'll see you tomorrow, I'll call you.

Christmas 2023

[heir_conditioned]

The reason Katsuki and Shoto missed each other at each other's doors is likely because of this very moment where they're leaving gifts for one another (and other people).

Katsuki will find something similar to Izuku, actually. A pen, some stationary and some tea as well. Something nice for him to relax with. There's a small letter.

Good morning, Bakugo.
Let's be pen pals. I remember hearing about them back home from an exchange student I met while at a gala. The gala was boring but the idea of getting mail from people was fun. I will write you another letter in the new year to update you on how I'm doing. Please do the same.

Merry Christmas,
From Shoto Todoroki

There is also another notebook in there with a paper slid into it that reads:

P.S. This is for you, too. It may remind you of Izuku, but I think you have good ideas you should put down in it. Things that will help people around you, too. Or you could draw pictures. Or write down names. Denki introduced me to a manga once that revolved around that.

Merry Christmas,
From Shoto Todoroki

delivery;

[fullgauntlet]

[Katsuki will find a box for him that's wrapped up in orange! Inside is a crocheted hat and a cookbook with various "pirate" themed recipes in it. Including things like frog leg and brimstone stew. Whatever that is... Izuku didn't make the hat but he thought it was funny?]

Merry Christmas, Kacchan!
-Izuku

Backdated to Christmas 2023

[anhonestsoul]

[Okay, so admittedly Rody has no idea what sort of things Katsuki likes. But who could go wrong with some festive snacks? So, on Christmas morning, there'll be a small box filled with sugar cookie fudge and peppermint bark from one of the local shops, as well as a card.]

Merry Christmas!
- Rody

P.S: If you're ever in need of any help around here, I'm pretty good at odd jobs so just ask! But no friendly fire, ok?

Text; Private

[heir_conditioned]

Good morning, Bakugo.

I was wondering if you'd like to meet someone who also likes to cook. We're moving soon, so it would be after that when we have a proper kitchen. I will be inviting him over, but he is very good. He makes cold soba.

[And other things but has he told you about how good it is?]

You will like him, of this I am certain.

[callmekacchan]

It's your house too.
You don't have to ask my permission to bring someone home.
I'm not your dad.

Yes. He does see that Todoroki is trying to introduce him to someone. This is his way of accepting it.

1/2

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto tries to see around that, it's just Bakugo being extra grumpy, he's sure. Moving won't be easy and it'll be tough on everyone, he's probably stressed out a little over it.

2/2

[heir_conditioned]

I know, my father wouldn't have been so receptive. I'll invite him over to the new house. Maybe he can help with moving if he isn't busy. An extra set of hands would be useful.

[callmekacchan]

Word choices. He won't make that mistake again. Maybe 'I'm not your mom would have been better received.

Not like any of us have much to move at the moment.
But if he wants to help that's his choice.
Dinner will be something simple on moving day.
But if he helps he can have some.

[heir_conditioned]

You're right, that means his help will be even more helpful. I'll contact him tonight to let him know. I'll help with dinner, too if you'd like. I can be useful for more than just moving things. Or I can do the shopping for it?

[callmekacchan]

You can do cleanup.

That's probably safe.

And if you wanna help with the groccery shopping I'll be doing that the day before.
Just some basic stuff to get us through that first week with simple meals.

So that they have time for unpacking and settling.

[heir_conditioned]

I can. I will do that then.

It's safer than letting him not.

Thanks, even if I didn't need permission. I would like to include them in more things to meet Midoriya and Rody, too.

[callmekacchan]

That's something to talk to them about.
I don't care.

Wheels are turning.

This the person who kissed you without bat bites?

[heir_conditioned]

I will. Thank you, Bakugo.

Even if he didn't need permission, he wanted it. He really wanted it.

Yes. He's very nice and is kind hearted. He is a Corsair, but I don't know how.

[callmekacchan]

Then like I said before, you don't have to sell me on meeting him.
I already did.
He's strong enough to help.
We moved giant blocks together.

[heir_conditioned]

Colour Shoto confused but happy to hear this.

Then you know how nice he is. I've thought for a while that Toge and you would get along. He is very strong and an impressive warrior. I don't use that term lightly, but warrior is the only way I can describe him.

Best case scen-- wait why is that the lynch pin for knowing?

He said he knew me?

[callmekacchan]

No?
I only talked to him once.

'Talk' used loosely of course.

It was a guess based on what you said last time we talked about it.

[heir_conditioned]

Good, then you'll have more opportunity to talk with him soon. He's fun to talk with, as well.

Oh... Well, yes. It is him. You were right.

[callmekacchan]

I'm gonna fight him.

Talk? Why talk? He's a potential opponent to face to improve.

[heir_conditioned]

I don't recommend that, Bakugo, but I will encourage it and support you if you really want to. I think you stand a chance out of all of us, but you have to somehow avoid his cursed speech. I don't think anyone can but one person.

[callmekacchan]

Shut up.
The fact he's got an impressive power like that is exactly why we should fight him.
How are any of us supposed to improve if we don't face strong opponents?

[heir_conditioned]

I didn't tell you not to, and I didn't tell you I wouldn't. I said I wouldn't recommend it. There's a difference between a strong opponent and Toge. I think not even Aizawa-Sensei would be able to stop his technique. It's not a quirk, Bakugo.

[callmekacchan]

Some reason that you think I shouldn't do it then spit it out.
Think he'd use it in nefarious ways?

Harsh. But he does know Toge can literally tell someone to blow up and they will. You don't learn that without trying it.

He just also felt like if Toge wanted to use it that way without good reason, he wouldn't bother to keep that power restricted.

Maybe Todoroki knows otherwise. Toge is a Corsair...

[heir_conditioned]

Which is exactly what he's afraid he's just worded terribly.

No. No, Bakugo I'm not saying that. You remember the giant goose. I watched him cripple it just by telling it loudly. But. Toge goes out of his way to make sure everyone around him is safe, that no one suffers a single effect of him speaking. So far as to limit his own words. He is a good, honest, sincere man. I'm sorry I gave any impression but that. That was entirely my fault.

[callmekacchan]

Then there's no reason I shouldn't fight him if he's up for it.
No different from training with a classmate.

[heir_conditioned]

You're right. I misspoke.

Text; Private (A sort of herenothere)

[heir_conditioned]

Hello Bakugo.

There is a new year approaching, even if this one just started and we missed months from home. I hope that we can continue to be even better friends in the next year. I value you as a person, as a friend, as a rival and as a partner.

From,
Shoto Todoroki

Text; Private - Backdated to 13th

[heir_conditioned]

@callmekacchan

Good morning, Bakugo.
I'm looking for some information and while I realize we are the same age, have had the same aspirations and haven't really been all that apart in our time knowing one another, I was wondering if you've got, or have had, a significant other.

[callmekacchan]

Just. Once. He would like to have a text from Todoroki that isn't a roller coaster.

No.
I haven't had time for that bullshit.
Why the hell do you wanna know?

[heir_conditioned]

One day, but not today.

I was hoping you would understand the intricacies of dating. Do you not want to date?

[callmekacchan]

That. Is a loaded question.

The last time they had a text exchange like this, it led to kissing. So.

...he has the wrong idea.

Are you trying to ask me out??
Is that what this is?

Is he going to have to figure out how to reject him?? It's going to make shit so weird if he has to reject him.

[heir_conditioned]

Is he?? Did he just ask Bakugo out? Oh no. Oh no no no. As lovely as Bakugo is...

No. I can't, I'm currently dating someone.

Huh... Would he have dated Bakugo?

I might have otherwise, but no. I don't know people with experience in it, and I was hoping you would have insight. You know a lot about a lot, I'm sorry I lean on you so often.

[callmekacchan]

He would have otherwise? ...what is he supposed to take from that, Todoroki?

You know what? No. This fully shuts a door and that's a good thing. Now he just... has... the more complicated door.

That's neither here nor there.

Well I don't have any experience.
If it wasn't for those damn bats none of this would even be on my mind.



What are you trying to figure out?

[heir_conditioned]

Questions unasked will never get answered, but Shoto reads what he's been given.

You thinking about me having a significant other has been on your mind?

Maybe one day they have a full conversation without misunderstanding. One day, but not today.

I'm not good at anything conversationally. I don't know think he would do this to hurt me, but I also know that since he is serious, I'm going to make a lot of mistakes. No relationship is permanent, but I wanted to minimalize damage I do to it. He means a lot.

[callmekacchan]

No.

Sometimes he forgets Todoroki needs things spelled out for him.

Relationships.
Kissing.
Shit like that.
It's never been on my radar before.

Todoroki was his gay awakening. Izuku was his even gayer awakening.

So you're worried you'll hurt him?

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto can tell there's something else going on here and really, he puts his problems aside for the moment.

We've never had time to be able to. But even if I don't have any more experience than you do in the dating world, we could talk about it. Hearing other people's thoughts on things helps me, too. We don't have an internet here.

[callmekacchan]

Can't give you answers I don't have.

He mistakenly assumes this is still about Todoroki's dating life.

But I at least know about hurting people.

[heir_conditioned]

Bakugo's going to get upset if he says 'Don't say that', so he won't. But he wants to.

You know your own opinion. You know if you've ever felt something regarding the topic. Not having experience doesn't mean you lose those personal things. Let me start. We're surrounded by beautiful women all the time in our class, strong, capable, loving, but this is the first time I've actually recognized that.

It's your turn now.

Just don't let the question be where he learned it and Bakugo will have a semi-good time.

[callmekacchan]

....wow. Okay. Not what he was expecting at all. He cannot believe Todoroki just learned he's attracted to girls.

What the hell does that have to do with being afraid you'll hurt someone?
Feeling tempted by pretty faces?

His turn, what? He never agreed to talk about himself.

[heir_conditioned]

I think we're talking about two separate things. Let me start again.

Do you have any suggestions, or things you have observed. Those sorts of things are helpful, too. I'd like to hear them if you do.

[callmekacchan]

Hold on. Hold on here.

I told you, I haven't paid any mind to that shit before.

And he is not up for discussing 'what if I'm attracted to my childhood friend' with Todoroki this morning. Not over text, where there will be physical evidence he did so.

Not that he thinks Todoroki would go telling anyone. At least not maliciously. But...

Look, he isn't ready to open this overpacked can of worms yet.

If you want to talk about how not to completely fuck up a connection to someone, I can do that.
Otherwise I dunno what you're fishing for here?

[heir_conditioned]

Alright that's a clear intent and Shoto knows when one of those come down from on high.

Sorry, I just don't think I'm good at conversations like this. I know I initiated it, before you say it. Please tell me how to not completely fuck up a connection to someone. That is more than helpful and something I do not want to do. I like him.

Imagine liking the guy you're dating.

[callmekacchan]

The little typing dots appear for several minutes. Appearing. Dissappearing. He types and retypes and then...

Texting this is stupid.
Are you home?

bottle message

[fullgauntlet]

[Katsuki might come across a lost message in a bottle... It's not addressed to anyone. And it's not signed by anyone either.]

There's something I've always wanted to say but I've always been too afraid to say it. Maybe it'll be easier to write it out. Someone told me that the ocean has a way of helping with that. So, here I am.

I've always wondered how I got myself here. How I feel about him. How I let it get so bad. I thought for a long time that I would be able to just bury those feelings deep down inside until they became just a murmur that I could ignore.

But I don't know. Lately. It's felt like that murmur is getting louder again. I don't like it. But I also like it. I don't know what to do.

I just want to stay where he is. I don't want to ruin what we've fixed. If I say anything I'll ruin everything. And I don’t want to go back to him hating me.

That's all. I don't know what I'm doing. Thanks for listening, Ocean.

Re: bottle message

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki was just out for a run on the beach when the glint of the sun shining off something caught his eye and he found himself happening upon the bottle. He takes a break to fish the paper out because he's curious.

Something about it begs a reply. He can't explain it. Maybe it's because those feelings hit home. Burying feelings deep and being afraid of what letting them out means.

He knows that the odds of a reply finding the writer are slim to none, but he does it anyway.]

Know you were probably just writing it out to get it out, but I found your letter and it seemed like you needed some advice. So here it is.

If he would hate you just for wanting to be near him, he doesn't deserve the time and energy. I'm saying it from the other side of a situation. I hated someone who didn't do anything wrong. And now it's on me to do the legwork to fix it and show them I can be worth the faith they put in me.

If I fuck it up, it's on me. And if this guy you're writing about fucks it up, it's on him.

[He doesn't sign it or even end it properly. He just... leaves it at that. And back into the ocean it goes.]

Text;

[heir_conditioned]

Good afternoon, Bakugo.

I have talked to Midoriya. Are you dating him without him knowing it? Please message me back as soon as you can. Thank you.

[callmekacchan]

Katsuki... has to read the text several times. Because... what the hell did Izuku say that lead to this text??

I don't know what mental math you're doing over there, Icy-Hot, but stop it.
We're not dating.
How the hell did you get here from me asking about people giving him chocolate?

[heir_conditioned]

No, I wasn't doing math. It seemed like you two might be dating and not know you are. I wanted to be sure if you two knew, but I wanted to ask you first. Thank you for answering my question very promptly.

[callmekacchan]

What the hell are you talking to him about?

Oh no. He doesn't like this. He doesn't like this at all.

You better not fucking ask him that too.

[heir_conditioned]

I'm sorry, Bakugo, I can't do that. Just as I won't disclose our conversation. I can tell you that I have come to the conclusion that you may not have been entirely honest with me about making those chocolates. I'm not upset, it's just part of my observation.

Oh. Did you want to ask him instead?

[callmekacchan]

Shit.

Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit.

This is what he gets for thinking he could talk to Todoroki. He never should have let his curiosity win.

I don't know what the hell you're talking about.
I said I'd help you and I'd take the extra chocolate.
Nothing in that was a fucking lie.

He just didn't disclose what he'd do with the 'extra'...

No I don't want to ask him.

[heir_conditioned]

I'm glad then. I really appreciated your help, Bakugo.

[callmekacchan]

Oh no you don't, Shoto!

You never answered my question, damn you.
Did you at least find out who gave him chocolate??

He's already screwed. Just give him his answers.

[heir_conditioned]

It was you, Bakugo. It's you who gave them to him. Did you forget?

[callmekacchan]

Besides me.

He's... not going to even pretend at this point. Todoroki knows. Katsuki has been perceived and he hates it thanks.

[heir_conditioned]

No, Bakugo. It was only you. The only person who gave him chocolates was you.

1/2

[callmekacchan]

Hold on. He's the only one who...

Oh. Maybe... maybe he's the one mathing wrong. Maybe he needs to recalculate.

......

2/2

[callmekacchan]

Guess I just misunderstood some shit.
Don't worry about it.
From here out I'll handle it.

[heir_conditioned]

I understand.

No he doesn't.


Can I suggest something that might be out of place, may make you actually angry at me or risk you being upset? With all that in mind I'd still like your permission.

[callmekacchan]

Just say it.

He almost says 'spit it out'. But... he's learning to mind his words with Todoroki.

[heir_conditioned]

I've never been so frightened by how much I enjoy another human's company as I am with Toge. One day, one of us will be taken or sent home. But I will still be glad that I took a chance and let myself find someone who...

I'm not sure how to put this, please forgive me. I'm going to try to re-start that statement without the '...' as I intended it to bring pause but I'm not sure I have the right words.

I'll use: Someone who fills in the blanks in myself and understands why the gaps are there.

If you feel like you've found that, and you are afraid, I was too and had I listened to that fear I never would've known what this kind of happiness was like.

[callmekacchan]

Todoroki is right that it upsets him. Katsuki hates being forced to look at himself. At his feelings. He needs to think a moment. Because vulnerability does not come easy to him.

But... Todoroki has him pegged. He's already figured him out. There is nowhere to hide and... he regrets ever texting him in the first place.

It's not the same at all.
You didn't treat him like shit your whole lives.
You don't still treat him like shit sometimes.

[heir_conditioned]

No countering his claim huh? Well. It's pretty plainly written.

It is the same. The moment I laid eyes on all of you I threatened you. Further, if you don't let yourself take a chance that you want to take, you might just be treating him like shit.

That's right, Bakugo, you got an emphasis.

Don't take away his chance to decide things for himself because you impose something else on him. That comes from someone who wasn't given the option most of their life. Give him the chance to tell you what he thinks of you. You only see someone in his past, but I only see the person standing in front of him and I figuratively at this time. And if you want to make amends, stand there and take it, whatever he says about you.

I'm sorry, Bakugo. I sound very cruel typing to you like this. It's alright if you're upset, I would be. I've said all I can. In the end, I only want what will make you both happy. I will support that no matter what.

[callmekacchan]

I'm not scared of whatever he can dish out.
I'd deserve every second of it.

No. He's afraid he won't hold him accountable. Because then what? Katsuki is trying to be better but he still has such a long way to go and...

And Izuku has always been in his corner. Even when he shouldn't be.

Don't ask him stupid questions, Icy-Hot.
It's my shit to figure out.



Thanks for getting me my answer.

He'll... chew on it.

🎀

[heir_conditioned]

You don't anymore, but it's not my place to tell you. It's just my wish that you already knew.

You're welcome, Bakugo.

Text;

[heir_conditioned]

Good morning, Bakugo. Do you know what things, aside yearly, have to constitute a relationship milestone? I almost didn't know about the chocolates on Valentines day and without you I wouldn't have known what to do. Or what to give him. I know I keep leaning on you about the same things, but I trust you would know. Midoriya would help with all his heart but I feel like you have more worldly knowledge than him.

[callmekacchan]

Every time he gets texts from Todoroki, it's like this. Early morning infodump.

Questions about love. And these days Katsuki feels particularly unprepared to help anyone navigate this topic. He can't even navigate it himself.

I wish I could just sit your ass down and make you watch grossly sappy romcoms.
First explain to me what you mean.
Holidays you should be celebrating?
Or 'we've been together x amount of time' celebrating?

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto feels horrible having to do it, but he has no one else that he thinks really can explain it to him like Bakugo can. Izuku has a way with words, and a want to help, but he'd be gentle, where Bakugo wouldn't be.

I've seen some, but he doesn't have amnesia and I couldn't even think of fifty places to take him.

Both. Are there other things like that? His birthday, yes. I know that I should remember the day we agreed to date. Are there other things?

[callmekacchan]

Pretty much depends on the person.
What milestones you think are important might not be the ones someone else does.
Your best bet is to pick a pattern and stick to it if you're going to do that kind of thing.
Holiday-wise, pretty much just Christmas.
And his birthday. Don't forget that.

[heir_conditioned]

Thank you, Bakugo. I'm sorry to keep dragging you into this conversation. One day I will stand on my own two feet with this, and thanks to you.

[callmekacchan]

Shut up.
You can't make me do anything I don't wanna do.

There is a few moments of pause before he adds;

How did you even ask him out?
What's the story?

He's not fishing for advice. Don't even suggest it.

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto doesn't realize that, indeed, yes he is fishing for advice.

He asked me. Or told me, maybe. He said "Although if I'm going to kiss you all the time, I might have to make you my boyfriend." I have the text messages he sent. I was in the room but there are some things he can't express to me with speaking.

I thought he was teasing me at first. Some people do, but he was being sincere.

Duh.

[callmekacchan]

And you just accepted?
That simple, huh?

This is absolutely not helpful to him at all. He can't help but feel that asking Izuku to be his boyfriend would not go nearly as smoothly. Nothing is ever easy with them. Ever.

So what, you just chose him because you like kissing him?

[heir_conditioned]

That simple, but no, not exactly. I asked him a few questions first. Asked him to make some concessions where I was sure I may make a mistake. I told him that I knew I was going to make mistakes, I haven't told him about my situation yet.

I do like kissing him, but it was because of how he made me feel. I feel important to him. My scar has never been an issue even if it's disfiguring a quarter of my face. He listens, and not just because he can't speak conventionally but because he wants to hear what I have to say. Without knowing about my past, he accepts me just for me. That's why I chose to say yes.

[callmekacchan]

This, he can glean more useful information from. It makes sense to choose someone who makes you feel important. Cared about. Listened to.

He also doubts he's ever made Izuku feel that way a day in his life. Quite the opposite.

He has so much work to do on himself if he's going to be a person worthy of asking.

Make sure you tell him the shit you like about him, Icy-Hot.
Not all the time or anything stupid like that.
But I bet he'd appreciate knowing.

[heir_conditioned]

Likely. I know I appreciate compliments. There's a lot to compliment him about, too. Maybe one day I should write it all down instead. You've helped me again to know what direction I want to go. If I can ever do the same, for anything, I will be here to help you, too.

I will admit, though, even though Toge broke the surface on the topic, I was very frightened he was making a mistake. I still sometimes don't think I'm good enough for him, but despite that being right or wrong, it's his decision and I'm glad I let him make it for himself.

[callmekacchan]

Yeah, yeah.
I know.

And he appreciates and it and will take him up on it someday when he's actually ready to express his feelings. If it were anyone other than Izuku he'd maybe be a little more prepared. But nothing is ever, ever easy for him when it comes to Izuku Midoriya.

Don't give me that self-conscious bullshit.
Nothing wrong with you.
You're annoyingly strong and good in battle.
You're stupidly kind and thoughtful to the point I wanna punch you sometimes.
And anyone with two working eyes can see you're attractive.
So that code-talking asshole better appreciate you as much as you appreciate him or I'll kick his ass up and down the street.
And if you tell me you aren't good enough again, it's gonna be your ass I kick.

Friendship.

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto reads all of that and... and he's really touched by it. Not only that but Bakugo has given Toge a nickname again and that really warms his heart. Even if it's not a nice one by convention, Shoto thinks it is. It's how Bakugo shows he cares.

And boy is Shoto getting an earful of care. Or eye-ful.

That's one of the nicest things you've ever said to me, Bakugo. I will keep in mind, much more, that even if I feel differently, other people don't see me that way. Thank you.

[callmekacchan]

Gross.
I'm gonna kick your ass the next time I see you.

No he's not. He's full of shit.

delivery; 💣🎉

[fullgauntlet]

[Today's the day!!! 420 blaze it Katsuki's birthday and a special day for Izuku because this marks the first birthday he'll celebrate Katsuki's birthday where they're ...more than friends!!

Which means Izuku completely overthinks it for days. He barely sleeps the days coming up to today because he just really wants to get it right. He really, really wants to see Katsuki's smile.

The gifts that Izuku gives him are:

- A warm fuzzy cloak (even if it's spring now, it might be useful later)
- Ring of Evasion Lv. 1
- Reversible Eltrut Plush (with a little green scarf attached...)
- A rack of special "dragon-grade" cooking spices, apparently so spicy it can give temporary firebreathing. But that's only the marketing, maybe?
- A book on all things powerful mythical monsters]

Happy Birthday, Kacchan!
-Izuku

Text; Private

[heir_conditioned]

I'm messaging to inform you that Toge has been taken home.

[No good morning, no precursor.]

If you could, any patrols I have that take my whole day, I'd appreciate some help until I can figure out what to do with his cat. Or how to take care of his cat. Or if it's his cat anymore. I promise I will take my shifts again when things are settled.

[callmekacchan]

Don't worry about patrols.
If you wanna bring his cat to the house you can.
You good?

Katsuki isn't... great at the emotions thing. But he's not gonna leave him hanging right now.

[heir_conditioned]

Thank you, and it depends on what his cat wants to do. Thornprick can be very stubborn.

The other part of that question, Shoto isn't sure.

No, but I will be. I'm devastated that he's gone but, I'm glad he was here.

[callmekacchan]

For several minutes the little dots appear at the bottom and stop on and off as he figures out what to say.

Need company?

Is what he settles on. Sometimes people wanna be alone. But he figures he should ask.

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto isn't paying attention to anything for several minutes, just looking when he hears the phone. As it is when he reads that, it took more than a few minutes to come to that conclusion for Bakugo and he's not really wanting to put him in an uncomfortable situation. It'd be nice, but it's clear Bakugo doesn't know what to say or do-- not that anyone would. Not him, not anyone. No blame.

Shoto's turn to type and not type, only at least his comes a little sooner.

I don't know.

Not helpful. He knows.

And he can heat the water himself, and that'll be enough company for the time being. He can gauge that and then neither of them are obligated because neither of them are any good at harder emotions. To be honest, the effort is appreciated in itself.

If you could bring something to heat water, I'd like to make something to drink.

[callmekacchan]

Todoroki can heat his own water. Hell, he can make his own water. So Katsuki gets that this is a sort of asking-without-asking.

That's fine.

Yeah.
Send me your location.

He assumes wherever Toge had been staying with his cat? Either way, once he knows he's bringing a kettle. And some of the good tea leaves he recently bought.

Todoroki has been here for him through a lot and he deserves to have the favor returned. Whether Katsuki knows how to help or not, he owes it to try.

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto sends the location and luckily enough, Bakugo doesn't have much of a walk. It's his own room for now. He came home after feeding Thornprick and it's a good idea that Katsuki said he could bring him... because the cat's there, taking up the lion's share of Shoto's bed. Normally he would've been finding some mischief to get into, but he seems to be taking mercy on Shoto for the moment.

Todoroki opens his door anyway, cat or no. "Come in." He offers Katsuki, moving out of the doorway. He doesn't look, or sound thrilled even if it's a realization that he already had. That Toge and himself don't come from the same place and never likely will have more than here. "Thank you for bringing it."

[callmekacchan]

Katsuki steps in with a tray in hand. Tea kettle, already full of hot water. Two mugs. Tea leaves. Honey and sugar if Todoroki wants it. He sets it all down and starts preparing two mugs of tea.

"Wasn't doing anything important today." Not strictly true. Katsuki is the type to stay busy when he can. He makes plans even when they're just resting for a day.

But this was more important.

"Sit down. How do you like your tea?"

[heir_conditioned]

Bakugo came to... came to make this tea and was ready to do it for him. He had to know it was the only way Todoroki felt like being able to say 'yes' to his offer. Thankfully neither of them have to say things sometimes.

The likelihood that Bakugo wasn't busy is low. Shoto knows it, too. Especially with the revelation about him and Izuku. He knows that pull. He sits down, as told, next to Thornprick who has come to see what the fuss is that the bedside has to be disturbed. Shoto appreciates the cat being good about it all, too and pets just behind his neck down his back. "Uh..." He looks at the little display on the tray and shrugs his shoulder. "Just some milk this time." Maybe a different way another time, but the fact he didn't have to use his quirk, it's nice. It just is.

"It smells nice." So he segues into the only thing he can think of, "How are things with you and Midoriya?" Someone else's relationship will take his mind off his own and his friends are always a high priority in his mind.

[callmekacchan]

Katsuki focuses on making the tea. He doesn't know the first thing of comforting a friend. Especially over something like this. What does he know about that kind of loss? Nothing.

He's given the push of what Todoroki seems to think will help. Or so he assumes by the shift.

How are things with him and Izuku...

"Doesn't feel like much has changed."

Well.

"I mean obviously some shit has changed."

He can kiss him now which isn't a thing he's saying. And he wants to hold his hand all the time. Like. Every time he sees him he wants to take his hand and he thinks maybe he should think that's gross but he doesn't??

"Been trying to decide where to take him on a date. Obviously it's gotta be the best."

He turns and holds out the tea.

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto huffs a small amused noise, listening to Bakugo speak. Yeah. It shouldn't feel like anything's changed. Just 'some shit'. That should change. He knows that well and nods his head. He's not the best company, but he's around.

"If I can give you a bit of advice on that," Shoto offers, taking the tea. He looks up at Bakaugo with a serious look on his face. "Take him anywhere. Walk with him, let him be excited about the things he sees. Let him smile and just be happy. I promise you there will not be one single spot or activity that does that for him without you." He takes the tea to his mouth, not worried about the heat of it, considering his quirk. "This is good tea."

[callmekacchan]

He clicks his tongue at the advice as he sits down with his tea.

"It's Izuku we're talkin' about. Of course he'll enjoy anything we do."

He can't help but remember being kids and how Izuku would follow him and do anything he wanted and smile at him the whole time. Just happy to be with him. How is it Katsuki let that get twisted in his mind for so long?

"But that's no excuse for me to slack off."

[heir_conditioned]

"You're overthinking it." Shoto says lightly, "But I can understand why. You want to show him that he's not just someone else, he's your someone else..." He nods his head, drinking his tea gain. "I'm sure you'll find the best thing for him, but I'd consider the best thing for him is time with you if he's chosen you."

Take that from the guy who has to reflect on losing that specific thing. He's glad they figured it out together, though, that it isn't where they go it's if it was with one another.

[callmekacchan]

He makes a face because honestly...

"Yeah."

He takes a sip of the tea in his hands as he chooses his words. He didn't come here thinking he'd be talking about Izuku. If anything he thought Todoroki wouldn't want to hear that kind of thing.

"He's always been there even at my worst. I couldn't tell you why... but if I'm doing this, he's getting me at my best. That's all there is to it."

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto nods his head, agreeing with Katsuki about Izuku being there at people's worst. He always is. "I feel the same way about him." Starts the hero, setting his tea down and pets his majestythecat when he comes into arm's reach. "Not romantically, but he's been there for me even at my lowest and deserves my best." Shoto's mismatched eyes turn up to Bakugo, "But he also doesn't deserve us flailing to figure out what that is. I think..."

He sighs, his eyes stray as he thinks for the right words. If anything they've always both been very direct and realistic people, and that includes with one another. "I think that we're both the same kind of person, you and I, Bakugo." That's not the whole statement but he starts with it. "For different reasons we were both vicious to the world around us and the world around us deserved better. Midoriya changed that. He's never been afraid to correct us before, and I think you're too hard on yourself because of your past. Toge and I promised that if we messed up, did something wrong, or made the wrong choices we would talk to each other about it."

Yes. It does hurt to talk about him, but he can't ignore that it happened, or that it didn't change him for the better. "Maybe something verbal like that would put you at ease. You seem tense about it."

[callmekacchan]

The old Katsuki Bakugou would have snapped that they were nothing alike. But he's listening with a mildly annoyed expression on his features as he keeps his eyes on the top of his tea.

It's Toge's name that gets his eyes flickering up. He definitely didn't come over here to upset Todoroki more and he's studying him to see if this topic needs to change to ensure he doesn't.

Does he seem tense?

Is he tense?

Maybe.

"Didn't come looking for reassurances, Todoroki. There's nothing to reassure. I'm not gonna be that guy to him anymore."

He doesn't talk in possibilities. It's absolutes for him. When his mind is made up, it's made up.

He won't try to be a better person. He will be one.

"I'm not saying it needs to be extravagant. Just... should at least be thoughtful. Firsts are important to him in ways they aren't to me."

Like a first kiss. Which Katsuki kind of ruined for him. And is aware he ruined.

[heir_conditioned]

Todoroki only gleans between the line that at least it may have been reassuring. He knows why Bakugo came there and he's not sure about what to do about it. "You aren't, or he wouldn't have chosen you." Be reassured if he likes it or not.

Shoto again is nodding his head, agreeing that he understands it needs to be thoughtful and firsts are important. "I'm sure if anyone, you'll figure it out." He has confidence in him. "I was very happy to hear it, too. I've always wanted you both to be happy with someone after learning it myself, and now it's each other. That solves my worries at once."

[callmekacchan]

Katsuki isn't nearly as sure of that as Todoroki is. His revelation that Izuku just always saw him a friend-shaped even at his worst as bad enough.

Lately he's had to wonder exactly when Izuku chose him too.

But he's done with that particular topic.

"Yeah? All done trying to threaten both of us on the other's behalf then?" He snorts, reminded of that whole situation. Honestly...

[heir_conditioned]

"No." Shoto says, looking down toward the floor because he's up in his head, too. "If he hurt you, I'd be upset. I just don't think he will, or if he did I'd be terribly surprised... You and Midoriya are a good match, but I'd not play sides if he did something upsetting to you."

[callmekacchan]

"I don't need you fighting my battles." He sits the tea down. He can tell Todoroki is getting up in his head and nope. "Anyway, tell me about this furball you brought home."

He reaches a hand out towards the cat he's been ignoring this whole time. Offering it for a sniff and waiting to see if he's deemed worthy of a pet.

[heir_conditioned]

"It's not fighting them, it's caring about you." If Toge weren't a factor, there may be some very different dynamics around here. However, the cat is brought up, and Bakugo has been deemed worthy. "Thornprick." He explains, "That's his name. He's a very nice cat." He's a gremlin just like Toge. "He likes to be pet on his back." He informs Bakugo, looking a little sadly at the animal. "He misses Toge, too, so having more friends might help him."

[callmekacchan]

Katsuki distinctly does not think about the times they kissed. Nope. A can of worms he keeps shut. Plain and simple. Whatever examining of that he might have done got locked away the moment Todoroki mentioned being interested in Toge.

Instead he's petting a cat. He would say he's not an animal person. But secretly he kind of likes cats?

"Shouldn't be a problem if he stays here. Just gotta keep him away from Pino." And maybe he's also fond of Rody's bird. He bothered to remember her name anyway.

[heir_conditioned]

Something that Shoto would talk about if the topic came up. He's not ashamed of it, nor would he ever be. He still has to deal with those feelings for Bakugo every now and again. It doesn't negate how he feels for Toge but he knows something was there.

His eyes are focused on Bakugo's hand smoothing over fur. "I won't let Pino get hurt, that's a given." He also likes Pino and will kill for her, wage wars in her name. "He can stay here with me and if it becomes an issue, I can stay at Toge's place." Todoroki pauses in thought, "Am I supposed to say it's his still? All his stuff is there."

[callmekacchan]

Ah.

A good question he supposes. One that will probably linger on Todoroki's mind for... who knows how long.

"It's not like it stops being his just because he's not here."

And he feels like exactly the wrong guy to be here. He's not the one who knows how to handle emotions. He utterly failed to help Rody with, presumably, a lot less intense emotions?

He's not Izuku. He doesn't know how to navigate. But Todoroki reached out to him and now he's here so...

"Do you need to talk about it?"

[heir_conditioned]

"...You're right." It's still his, so he will, as he said, go to Toge's if the cat becomes a problem where Pino is concerned. "I'll keep watch on it for him, keep it clean. Or dust it I guess."

Shoto isn't any better, but having Katsuki there? That helps. It helps a lot. Just him existing so that it doesn't feel so quiet. For having a partner who can't talk for the majority of their communications, it never felt quiet. "Are you sure you want to hear what I have to say? I don't know that it's pleasant... It doesn't feel pleasant."

[callmekacchan]

"Wasn't expecting it to be." He admits, moving from his spot in the chair to come sit on the bed on the other side of Thornprick. Tea is set aside and his eyes are on Todoroki.

"I'm listenin'."

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto's eyes barely look toward Katsuki when he sets his tea aside. Shoto does not, he takes another small drink of it.

"I have a great many regrets, Bakugo... Foolish ones. Because he would've known how I felt and yet I never could bring the words "I love you" from my mouth." Shoto looks frustrated by that, eyebrows tight together and a frown on his face. "I know he knows. But I didn't say it. Just as much as if I said I loved you, would you know that? That I feel strongly for you? Have I ever given you the indication you're not a precious person in my life? How many people don't know how I feel about them because I was too scared to say it?"

[callmekacchan]

He understands what Todoroki is saying. The regrets he's having. Words left unsaid that maybe never get said now.

How do you help with something like that? It's nowhere near Katsuki's wheel house. He's out of his depths. But as he drops his head back to look up at the ceiling, he already has his reply.

"You're talking about a guy who couldn't use his words to say that kinda shit. If anyone would know without you saying it, it'd be him."

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto hadn't realized that he was holding his breath, that there was something he needed to hear and if anyone- the harshest, but most honest of his friends, Bakugo would tell him. Not to hurt him, but not to sugar coat it either. This isn't even something he'd really ask Izuku, maybe say to him, but he wouldn't expect any harsh reality from him if it was there to give.

When that harsh reality is only that Toge would've known, given the fact he didn't use conventional words anyway... The shuddered breath leaves his body and another one drags itself in. Shoto looks like he's pushing his hair out of his face, but the heel of his hand hits at eye-level on the right side. "He's very smart. I've wanted to protect people all my life." Essentially. "And I don't think I've even scratched the surface of how he's done it. I've heard of curse words, but never cursed words, not until him. It's still sometimes difficult to understand entirely, but it wasn't too difficult. He made a whole language to protect people, and so that he could speak to them, too."

Duh. Synopsis king, but he's being sincere at least. "I think he would've been very welcomed at UA."

[callmekacchan]

Katsuki doesn't look. He gives him privacy and dignity in those feelings and he keeps his eyes on the ceiling.

"He would've been a pain in the ass in training. He tossed my ass all over the place when we fought." Which is Katsuki talk for... he was impressed and agrees with Todoroki's assessment.

[heir_conditioned]

Excuse Shoto, because that has him smiling softly. "That doesn't surprise me, I think even some of our teachers would have had to be impressed by him." They had a few voice based quirks but... Nothing like Toge's, really. "I think he and Shinso would've gotten along, as well. Maybe even Monoma." Who knows? Not them and not now.

There's a long quiet and Shoto is keeping his tea close. "This tea really is good, Bakugo."

[callmekacchan]

He groans. "Those two are annoying enough as it is. Like they need a third."

He lets himself flop back fully in the silence. Getting more comfortable here in this room, just... hanging out.

He hums a 'mm' in response to the compliment. "In a little bit I'll be making lunch. You've been doing good on your lessons. You can cut things."

[heir_conditioned]

That actually gets a small, if not a little wet sounding laugh. It's only a momentary chuckle, but it feels good to have something be that amusing. "I admit being annoyed by Monoma every so often." Even if he means well, sometimes it's a little much. Then again maybe that's how Monoma feels about him, too.

The silence is nice, just being able to not be alone and not really have to say much of anything. But the offer... Shoto looks a little vexed at first. Like he might not accept. But it's not that. "Maybe for dinner, if it's alright instead?" Life goes on. Toge is not dead, people around here need to eat, and things have to be done. But maybe just a small reprieve from all that.

[callmekacchan]

A step too much and Katsuki adjusts, shrugging.

"Sure. Or not if you don't feel up to it then either."

He doesn't know what Todoroki needs. All he can do is offer him things and let him take what he needs and leave what he doesn't.

[heir_conditioned]

Todoroki doesn't know what he needs either. Or does he? Because he's coming to settle close to Katsuki, and then thunks his head to the side onto the other man's shoulder. "I don't like being sad, so I won't be, soon. I promise."

[callmekacchan]

He stiffens for a beat, surprised, but he doesn't move away. If what Todoroki needs is a little physical contact... this is fine.

"You're allowed to be sad, dumbass. Take your time."

[heir_conditioned]

This is definitely what he needed. Silence is fine if it isn't lonely. He's had enough of lonely silence his whole life. Or not-so-silent moments laced with violence and sadness. "When I'm not sad anymore, I'm going to find a way to find him."

[callmekacchan]

He shifts so he can loop his arm around Todoroki loosely. He isn't huge on having people in his personal space like this. It's foreign and thus a little bit uncomfortable for him. But he keeps that arm looped and stays where he is.

He doesn't really know what Todoroki thinks he's going to do. But he gets the feeling behind it. He recently had to examine his own feelings and the times he's felt that need to be by Izuku's side. To tell him things that were rattling inside his head.

Even well before he worked out that he loved Izuku--in any sense of the word--he'd had moments he desperately needed to get to his side. Even just to apologize.

So he understands.

"Someone is bringing us here. Maybe through some kind of magic in this world. Not saying it'd be easy to figure out. But that says there's a possibility."

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto wasn't expecting the arm around him, but he appreciates it. There's nothing about it that feels anything more than just friendly and offering him the quiet comfort of human closeness. In another life maybe Izuku wouldn't have the chance to find out Katsuki's feelings, in another life maybe this wouldn't be friendly. But in this one, Shoto is so very, very thankful for this.

Talking shop is easier. "Someone is. There has to be something... Though." He sighs, looking up at the jewelry that Toge got him. "These--" A vague gesture to something on his desk, "--are supposed to track us wherever we were. It doesn't anymore. So whatever it is has to be more powerful than that." He doesn't even know where to begin on that. So the momentary silence ends with him saying: "Maybe I will join you to help with lunch after all." It's better than feverishly trying to think of this. "I'll show you I've gotten a lot better."

[callmekacchan]

Friendly and learned from being surrounded by touchy friends. Truthfully speaking Katsuki isn't the touchy sort at all. But neither Kirishima nor Kaminari think twice of tossing their arm around someone. Katsuki included.

So that's all it is and Shoto can thank those two that Katsuki's tolerance for physical touch has grown enough to allow this comfort.

Katsuki eyes the jewelry for a moment. "So nothing we get here goes back with us when we go." He can't see Toge taking it off of his own accord.

His gaze flickers back to Shoto.

"Sure." Maybe he'll make soba. It's that little extra thing he can do. He's pretty sure they have everything they need for it.

"Whenever you're ready."

[heir_conditioned]

He will thank both of them in person here, or when they're home and he has to excuse himself to find his way back here to get back to Toge wherever he is.

Shoto is of the same thought process, that Toge wouldn't take that off. There's no way he would. They very much enjoyed knowing where each other was to surprise one another with their company. Or to drop in at random times or just to know the other person was there... "I don't know... all of Alucard's things seemed to disappear. It's what made me uncertain that Toge was gone at all."

Shoto n ods his head, even if it's on Katsuki's shoulder, stopping after. "We can go... Thank you for coming, Bakugo."

[callmekacchan]

The thought is in his head that maybe he isn't gone. Maybe he's just been taken somewhere here in this world. But he doesn't voice it because that could be false hope and he doesn't want to offer that.

He instead waits for Todoroki to move so he can get up and collect the tea cups and the things he brought for said tea.

"...yeah. Any time."

Sincerity. He's ready to accept that they're friends now.

[heir_conditioned]

It's crossed his mind, but he's glad he doesn't have to hear it. The last thing he wants is to have to think it, but in the recesses of his mind he's hoping.

"The same to you." Shoto helps at least gather the stuff, "I'll be down to meet you in the kitchen about a half hour before lunch." He will be there, but only because he knows he can't stay feral in his room.

Text

[cursedwords]

Shoto has apprised me of the situation.

I'm not really sure about going on a date with you because I don't think Shoto's really comfortable with it, but he told me I should hear your feelings out.

[callmekacchan]

...his mornings are never dull with Shoto Todoroki around. He'll give it that. But he's so tired of these out of left field texts and now Todoroki has his boyfriend in on it...

I dunno what that dumbass has in his head right now, but I have a boyfriend and I'm not a cheater.
Find someone else if you want a threesome.

[cursedwords]

Oh, no I believe he said Izuku mentioned it was all four of us.

[callmekacchan]

One moment let him text his boyfriend. And Todoroki.

Back up.
Let's iron out this timeline.
Izuku told Todoroki he wanted a foursome?

It involves Todoroki so he's going to assume the breakdown is with him but... let him try to get to the bottom of it.

[cursedwords]

Shoto said that Izuku was asking if I want a date with both of you and that you two are dating and wanted to include us.

I'm really not sure how to take that.

[callmekacchan]

That's news to me.
I sure as hell wasn't included in this decision.
Give me ten minutes while I shake the information out of your idiot boyfriend.

[cursedwords]

Yeah, sure, I don't mind. I asked him about it, and if it's what he wants then.

[callmekacchan]

He takes a few minutes to get to the bottom of it and comes back.

Serious question.
Do you know what the term 'double date' means?

[cursedwords]

As a clan kid who grew up isolated and the only people he's socialized with are other sorcerers who also have varying degrees of isolation, the answer to that is unequivocally no.

Of course I do.

He doesn't want to seem too strange to Shoto's friends, so he'll bluff his way through it.

[callmekacchan]

Well your dumbass boyfriend doesn't.
So I'm giving him a lesson.
But that's all Izuku wanted.
Not a fourway relationship.
Just a double date.
Got it?
I'm not interested.
Izuku's not interested.
It's just a double date.

[cursedwords]

Okay, I understand.
Sorry about the confusion.
I didn't know.

[callmekacchan]

Not your fault.
In the future if something sounds weird with him it's probably because he didn't understand something.

[cursedwords]

Oh yeah, sure. I'll try to keep that in mind.

Weird to him doesn't necessarily mean Shoto's being weird, but he'll do his best to identify the differences.

[callmekacchan]

There is no reply for a few solid hours. Katsuki has been chewed out for some choices of words with Todoroki and it made him go back and re-evaluate some things. So several hours after the conversation seems to have concluded, Toge is getting another text.

Clearing something up.
I'm not interested in you in a dating sense.
Don't expect me to ever say it again, but I count you as one of the less annoying friends I've made.
Izuku and I are still down to do the double date thing if you two are.
We can go do a manta board quest or something.

There. That feels sufficiently didn't-mean-to-imply-you-weren't-wanted???

[cursedwords]

He didn't ask Shoto to do that. He doesn't need his heart protected because he's already accepted the fact he unwanted. Infamously so. No one has to say that, he already knows. It would not be a surprise to him. He hadn't really considered it that way until he gets the text. Not that he felt great about being rejected but now it's got that undertone.

However, if Bakugo is expecting him to speak up on that matter, he's going to be disappointed. Shutting his mouth is what he's best at.

I told Izuku that was fine, it doesn't bother me. Then again I didn't ask Shoto, now you're making me think I should.
I'll tell him to get back to you.

Text; A day or so after

[heir_conditioned]

Where do you want to go on our date?

[callmekacchan]

First off, it's not *our* date.
Second, why are you asking *me*?

[heir_conditioned]

It is, it's the date we're going on. It's all of ours.

I'm trying to gain a consensus of what people want to do.

[callmekacchan]

I figured something off the Manta Board.
We all enjoy doing quests, right?

Seems the easiest way to include everyone.

[heir_conditioned]

Yes, I agree. That's a pass-time for Toge and myself, as well. Or, it was. He's been recovering, I think he's doing well. He keeps mentioning resting is becoming boring, so I think that means he's doing well. We could find somewhere nice to eat in the neutral territories so Toge isn't bothered by Paladins and then do a quest or two. Does Midoriya like the gardens? I know he likes the library.

[callmekacchan]

Right.
If he's still recovering we probably shouldn't overdo it.
Food and a quest.
And what, you wanna end with a walk in the garden?

[heir_conditioned]

Hm... When you lay it out like that, maybe not. I think I'd have said yes normally but if he wants to admit it or not, he may be tired after the quest. As you can imagine, sometimes just like us he gets stubborn when he's recovering.

So that it encompasses something meaningful for Izuku, too, please have him choose the place we'll eat. I'm almost certain that Toge and I won't mind where he picks.

[callmekacchan]

Could wait until he's feeling better.
Not like we all need to rush, right?
Let him recover and then we'll go.

[heir_conditioned]

Better is subjective here. He's not such what better looks like for Toge right then.

I'll make sure he's alright, I promise. We'll pick something not too heavy. Waiting a week would be alright at least, if that's fine with you? And Izuku, I'm sure you can relay the message.

[callmekacchan]

Yeah yeah.
I'll ask my nerd where he wants to eat.

'My', he types without even stopping to consider the use of the word.

I'll get back to you before the week is out with where we're eating.
You two can pick the quest.

So that they can ensure it's something Toge can handle.

[heir_conditioned]

My is noted. It's nice to see.

That's fine. We'll talk again soon, then. I'll talk to Toge later today.

Can I ask you a question before I stop, Bakugo? Now that you're dating Midoriya, you may be able to answer it.

[callmekacchan]

You can ask.
If I answer depends what it is.

[heir_conditioned]

Does your day just seem to get better, even if it's a terrible day on patrol, coming home and just seeing him smile? I know Midoriya has always had a very friendly smile, but it's how I feel with Toge and I'm curious if that's something you feel, too. With Midoriya.

Not Toge.
Or maybe Toge how does he know? Toge is cute.

[callmekacchan]

He should have guessed it would be something sappy. He considers refusing to answer. He considers ignoring the text. He considers lying. Each idea annoys him more than the last...

Yeah.
It does make my day better to come home and see him smile.
Especially if I can manage to put it there myself.

[heir_conditioned]

It makes Shoto feel better about it, not that it made him sad, but it's nice to know it's something normal.

Agreed.
Thank you, Bakugo. I'll talk to you later.

Backdated to HoN; Private; Text

[heir_conditioned]

(("Contined."))

You love Izuku. I love Toge.

There is one quest on the board that allows for them to try on various pieces of jewlery. If I'm honest it's a little selfish, I'd like to see it.

[callmekacchan]

Trying on jewelry?

That sounds so fishy to him...

Is that all there is to it?
Somebody just wants people to try on jewelry?

[heir_conditioned]

They'd have to model them and show them off to passersby, I think, but otherwise they have heating and cooling built in? I already have heating and cooling built in, but we could do that. Or we can wait until you're feeling better, too. There are a few here I think we would all enjoy if we wait for you to heal. We could, I'd like to fight beside you three. I miss a good challenge.

With everyone showing up hurt all the time it's not easy to get out and do things. Especially with how much he's been worried about Toge let alone Bakugo now. Roxas got yoinked from health and Ranma had disappeared for a while. Even if it doesn't show, Shoto cares about every single person in their crew.

There is a dangerous creature alert that they'd like some pictures of? It's capable of killing us but it says that it walks slowly. I don't think that would be a problem for any of us really.

Or, we wait. I have decided that until Toge no longer wants to date me, that I will be dating him. So we have time.

[callmekacchan]

So it's a modeling job.

A lot less fishy and he actually knows that business considering his parents.

I don't wanna wait.
I can manage something like that.
I can tackle the other shit when I'm better with whoever is available.

[heir_conditioned]

I think so.

Alright, then we'll do that at least.
Toge and I will be going bounty hunting once I'm sure he's not pushing himself. If nothing, you can count me in to go with you. I need out, too.

He hasn't been really out of that house with everyone hurt, missing and otherwise. Even his patrols are shorter (for a dual reason) now that he's barely started doing them again. He's feeling just as cooped up.

[callmekacchan]

I'll let Izuku know.

Yeah. We can hit some of those later this month.
I'm gonna be climbing the walls by the time I can get out and punch things again.

[heir_conditioned]

Oh. Is that a good idea to do before you're fully healed? I could set you up something in the yard maybe instead of on a wall? I know you like climbing.

[callmekacchan]

Every. Single. Time. He forgets he needs to be direct with him.

I mean I'm gonna be bored and it's gonna be driving me crazy.
I'm not going to be literally climbing on the walls.

[heir_conditioned]

I see. I'll come by still to try to help you. My abilities won't work any further on Toge than taking away some of the discomfort if he needs it. I could help you, too. I won't tell anyone, I promise.

[callmekacchan]

It's healing.
The bleeding is fully stopped.
And I don't think anything is broken.
So not sure what you could do that you haven't already.

[heir_conditioned]

Spend time with you. Make it so you wouldn't be bored. Talk to you. I don't know.

[callmekacchan]

Guess I wouldn't hate that.
If you wanted to come around sometimes.

[heir_conditioned]

I wouldn't hate it either. I like spending time with you, you're my friend, too.

Alright... I don't know much about modeling, I understand the things behind it and what we were taught in school for contracts, but we won't have to sign those I don't think.

[callmekacchan]

Yeah.

As in... yes, they are friends. He agrees. Don't call attention to it.

Nobody is signing anything.
If they ask us to sign anything we're walking away.

[heir_conditioned]

He won't. He wants to keep that friendship, thanks.

Understood. I want us all to have fun, but not at the expense of something one of the three of you are uncomfortable with.

[callmekacchan]

Good.
I'll let Izuku know what's going on.

[heir_conditioned]

Yes. I'll tell Toge what to expect.

Good night then, Bakugo. See you in the morning?

[callmekacchan]

Goodnight.

A rare end to a text that isn't just being left on read.

text;

[fullgauntlet]

[This is a thing they occasionally do for each other now, isn't it? They send each other a few ... pictures... every now and then? Katsuki's gone that morning, so... Maybe Izuku misses him a little bit. So, he sends this.]

Good morning, Kacchan...

[callmekacchan]

[Early morning patrols is what has Katsuki out of bed early and away from Izuku. He's crouched on a building when his phone dings and since the area is all clear he pulls out his phone to see...

Oh.

He nearly drops his phone, scrambling to hold onto it. Good morning indeed. And patrols are forgotten as he takes off back to the house. Izuku will hear the explosions getting closer and then Katsuki is coming right through the window. Good morning, Izuku. Your boyfriend is home early? He had to come see if Izuku was still lounging around.]

[fullgauntlet]

[He doesn't get a text back... Maybe Katsuki is too busy??

... But the sound of explosions has him sitting up quickly.]

K-Kacchan?!

[Right through the window?! Maybe he should use this as a training method-]

I think you made it back here in r-record time.

[callmekacchan]

I got your text.

[Boots being kicked off so he can cross the distance to the bed. To Izuku. Crawling across it towards him. Izuku shouldn't be shocked. He came running last time too. This time he cups Izuku's face and kisses him.]

[fullgauntlet]

[Maybe instead of a training method, he could use it as a way to call Katsuki to his side whenever he wants-

With Katsuki prowling up onto the bed and on top of him, Izuku can only fall back against the pillows and let out a happy laugh. He pulls his arms around Katsuki's neck and kisses him slowly...

A good morning kiss.]

[callmekacchan]

[Izuku is learning dangerous techniques! Summoning his boyfriend with pictures!

The way Izuku falls back against the pillows has Katsuki following. Patrol can wait. He wants to stay here with Izuku a while. He gives Izuku's lower lip a little experimental nip.]

[fullgauntlet]

[Katsuki being so irresponsible so he can get Izuku kisses... Not that Izuku can complain right now.

The little nip has him opening his mouth slightly with a gasp. He softly follows up by licking lightly into the kiss.

Sending pictures really is that dangerous...]

[callmekacchan]

[To be completely fair, despite their patrols, Katsuki has rarely ever actually had to do much more than exactly that. Patrol. And he's sure Todoroki is out there right now so it's not like they're without any heroes on the streets this morning.

Katsuki breaks the kiss when he needs air, but only so he can then trail breathy kisses down Izuku's neck. Something that's been on his mind since the day they painted each other's nails... he bites Izuku lightly at the juncture between neck and shoulder. Just to see.]

[fullgauntlet]

[Honestly, that thought and conversation has slipped Izuku's mind until now. At first, he just shudders softly at Katsuki's attention to his neck. He lets out a slow breath, enjoying the feel of Katsuki's lips...

But then the bite at his neck has him gasping and letting out a startled half-moan. It's a light bite but it surprises Izuku. His face gets beat red because of that...

Oh no. That felt nice.]

[callmekacchan]

[Moan is good? Moan is good. Katsuki gives another little nip and adjusts himself so that he's straddling Izuku's lap.

He knows if he moves too fast or does something Izuku doesn't like, Izuku will let him know. But he for one is ready for anything and everything Izuku will allow. Especially since Izuku interrupted his patrol with a saucy picture?

His lips continue their quest up and down Izuku's throat.]

[fullgauntlet]

[This is absolutely Izuku's fault and he totally started it, that's true. But anything that Katsuki wants to do with him... Izuku has a hard time denying. When Katsuki gives him any sort of attention, he can't help but want more of it. He craves it. So Izuku will probably rarely stop Katsuki unless he's too overwhelmed or something.

Meaning, Izuku's hands find Katsuki's hips and he grips them with a tight squeeze. He shudders softly again, those lips on his throat making his heartbeat race faster.]

Kacchan...

[callmekacchan]

Why are you so damn attractive?

[He growls out between those heated kisses. With Izuku's hands on his hips, he decides to test the waters, his own hands slipping under Izuku's shirt. Trailing over Izuku's abs as he pushes the shirt up. He doesn't need this right now. It can go.]

How the hell did I never notice? You're so attractive that it pisses me off...

[Cute aggression!]

[fullgauntlet]

Wh- I- I think you're the one who needs to look in the mirror, Kacchan.

[Izuku thinks he's a fairly average looking boy. The boy next door. Nothing special in the looks department at all! He'll never be as attractive as Katsuki... Or even Shoto or Rody. And he knows that!

That wandering hand has Izuku's breathing hitching. There's a heat starting to stir through his body. If Katsuki pulls his shirt off, he'll let it slip off and then he'll tug on Katsuki's as well. Off...]

[callmekacchan]

I know I'm hot.

[He's aware, thanks. He likes hearing it though.

He lets Izuku toss his shirt aside. Neither of them need them right now.]

But so are you, damnit. I must've been blind my whole damn life.

[He sits himself on Izuku's thighs, his knees on either side of his boyfriend, hands trailing up his back as he steals another heated kiss.]

[fullgauntlet]

[It's a good thing Katsuki likes to hear it because it's a special kind of warmth Izuku gets when he can say Katsuki's the hot one and him liking to hear it.

He gets a little lost in the attention, his eyes watering slightly as he feels Katsuki's hands trailing over him again. He wants to arch his back.]

I'm... I'm not. [He's just plain. But Katsuki's words feel so good. So he might be saying that so he can hear more.] Ahh...

[His hands slide over Katsuki's hips again, and this time he gives a needy little squeeze. Slides his hands shyly down Katsuki's thighs, appreciating how hot he is...]

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki... really wants to be closer. Izuku's hands on his hips, his thighs... it really ignites something in him.]

You are. [He practically growls it out.]

Don't fucking doubt me, Izuku.

[He knows that this close there's absolutely no hiding what their activities are doing to him. He lets himself press closer so Izuku can feel the evidence against his stomach where Katsuki is sitting in his lap.]

Think I'd be like this if I wasn't stupidly attracted to you?

[fullgauntlet]

Kacchan-!

[He inhales a sharp gasp. Feeling Katsuki's very obvious reaction sends his heart racing even faster. He looks down and watches just as Katsuki shifts closer, that hardness pressing up against his lower stomach. It does wild things to Izuku's thinking, and it's clear he's getting excited too.]

You're going to send me over th-the edge, if you keep saying things like that...

[His hands grip Katsuki's thighs and he pulls downward so that they can grind a little against each other.]

You're the one who's amazing. Your body... your v-voice...

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki uses his position to grind down on Izuku in return. Letting Izuku pull him down because it suits what he wants.]

Yeah?

[Breathy as he watches Izuku with burning eyes.]

Gonna show me how much you appreciate my body?

[fullgauntlet]

[His heart skips a painful beat. How is it that Katsuki's so hot and burning that it makes Izuku feel like he's melting on the spot. How did he get a boyfriend that's so incredible and attractive...

Izuku swallows a breath.]

I... I can, Kacchan. I want to.

[Now is the time to push himself for more. Because he wants more. He tugs down at Katsuki's shorts to pull them down.]

Let me see m-more.

[callmekacchan]

[It's what Katsuki wants too. He's ready.

He lets Izuku tug and he shifts to make it easier to get his shorts down. He leans back on his elbows and lifts his hips. All the while watching Izuku with eyes full of desire and yearning.

His heart is racing in his chest. But he doesn't let himself look away from Izuku.]

Got some ideas in that head of yours? About what you wanna do to me?

[fullgauntlet]

[Izuku can't help how his eyes wander down Katsuki's body from where he is. Once those shorts are off, Izuku's mouth feels a little dry and he has to lick his lips. He wasn't expecting today to be the day that they might try to do more with each other but... He absolutely doesn't want to back down.

His hand slowly drift downs Katsuki's stomach, touching over his abs and not quite touching Katsuki lower yet.]

There's a lot, Kacchan. If ... You're going to make me say it. [He watches Katsuki and then leans up to kiss the side of his head so he can whisper in his ear.]

Can we try going... all the way? I want... I want to feel what it's like inside...y-you.

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki can feel the heat creeping up his body and into his face. He likes hearing that a stupid amount. Especially whispered up close to his ear.

His hands come to Izuku's shoulders to keep him from pulling back. He wants to say something back while he's got him close.]

Yeah. Me too. Want you inside me.

[Which feels like such a wild, surreal thing to be saying. His whole body feels aflame.

But he keeps his hands where they are and adds after a moment:]

Been practicing. With my fingers.

1/2

[fullgauntlet]

You have?!

[... Why is that the hottest thing he's ever heard in his ears before? Katsuki was preparing himself for this? For Izuku? For them to be connected??

Using his own fingers... The mental image has Izuku almost coming right there on the spot. But he inhales sharply.]

2/2

[fullgauntlet]

[And then quickly (with maybe a little help of a blackwhip) reverses their position so that Katsuki's the one on his back and Izuku can hover over him.]

It'll be easier if we do things this way, Kacchan. That way you can relax your body and I can do most of the work. At least... That's what I read.

[There's no Internet here, so imagine Izuku trying to read up on these things... Then he reaches out to the little side table and pulls out the little bottle of lube.]

1/2

[callmekacchan]

[Hello???

Katsuki lays on his back, staring up at Izuku, processing that he just got flipped back like that. Holy fuck that was hot. What the fuck?]

2/2

[callmekacchan]

[The movement catches his attention and his eyes follow Izuku's reach for the bottle. He blinks slowly and rallies himself.]

...know just what you want, huh?

[He sort of thought he'd be taking charge of this encounter. In his head he kept figuring that he would end up 'on top' even as the one taking it but Izuku taking charge so readily is...

Stupidly fucking hot???]

[fullgauntlet]

[They've fooled around with each other a few times now, so he's glad that he has this little bottle of lube. It makes it less embarrassing.

But also because they've already fooled around a few times now, Izuku's brain has been thinking about these things a hundred times over in high definition. And anyone should know how aggressive Izuku can be once he's set his mind to something he wants...]

I just... I want to be connected to you in every way that I can be, Kacchan.

[Surprisingly soft, even with the prospects of Izuku taking full charge.]

It's our first time. I don't want to do this wrong, either. Hurting you could be bad.

[He's already slathering some lube over his fingertips and the reaching out to gently stroke Katsuki with his hand.]

[callmekacchan]

Yeah, I know.

[Katsuki feels like there's no way he could do this if he didn't trust Izuku to be careful with his body. Their time spent fooling around has helped build up trust and comfort.

And Katsuki has been wanting this for a while. He wants to be connected with his boyfriend. Closer.

He tilts his head back and bites his lip, watching Izuku through hooded eyes.]

S-so long as you do enough prep, it should be fine.

[fullgauntlet]

[And Izuku knows very well how much Katsuki takes care of his body. That's why Izuku wants to do it too. He's slow with his actions, sliding his hand up and down Katsuki's dick a few times before he moves his fingers to under Katsuki's balls to his entrance.]

I-I'll go slowly. If we do this together and you're s-stretched enough, it should feel good for you too.

[Izuku's face turns scarlet again. He's nervous too. Of course he is!! Katsuki looking the way that he does below him right now...]

Spread your legs a little more...

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki feels a little vulnerable sprawled out for his boyfriend like this. But he's been wanting to do this ever since Izuku told him he wanted to top. And that desire outweighs that vulnerable feeling. So he spreads his legs a little to give Izuku better access to his body.]

It felt g-good with my fingers.

[A little admission.]

[fullgauntlet]

[It's a whole new feeling to see Katsuki vulnerable like this too. He's so used to Katsuki being in control of his everything. But to see him splayed out like this underneath Izuku has his heart racing faster than ever...]

Kacchan... You're amazing. I want to make you feel good with my fingers too.

[He's so flattered and moved that he's been trying to feel good with his fingers already. It's so arousing. But also kind of sweet??

Izuku slides his fingers gently over Katsuki's entrance. And he tries not to shake too much as he pushes his finger in.]

If it hurts, please tell me to stop...

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki has always been a bit of a perfectionist. He doesn't like to be in a position where he doesn't know what he's doing. Of course he wanted to test things out for himself before they got to this point.

Even still, it's a different experience to have Izuku's finger inside him. Just like it was different to have Izuku's hand on his dick before.

They're doing this. They're really doing this. He inhales slowly and tries to will himself not to rush it. He's always moving at warp speed. But he's trying to learn to slow down some...]

Definitely not gonna keep quiet.

[But Izuku seems to like how he's talking and Katsuki likes that he can get Izuku going like that.]

But I can take more than that. So...

[fullgauntlet]

[Izuku absolutely likes how they're talking to each other right now. It makes Izuku's chest feel tight and his face warm. And even with just one finger inside of Katsuki right now, he feels like he's going to burn up. How Katsuki looks right now... It's amazing.]

If you've been practising already, I g-guess you can. Then I'll...

[Izuku gently adds one more. But he's a bit fast with it, meaning he presses in and presses the inside wall of Katsuki's ass experimentally. It's tight and soft, a bit stretchy.]

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki makes a surprised sound. Not one of pain. Very, very far from it. His face heats up.

Oh.

Okay.

That was an embarrassing sound to make. He reaches out and wraps a hand around Izuku's cock. He needs something to focus on and he doesn't want to be the only one feeling good anyway. He gives it a slow stroke.]

C'mon... don't drag it out so much.

[fullgauntlet]

Wh- ahhh?!

[Izuku is a bit surprised to have Katsuki giving him a slow stroke. It makes him momentarily unfocused as heat and pleasure makes him twitch. He shuts his eyes for a moment.]

I'm ...I'm not trying to.

[He starts to move his fingers in a stretching motion. Pressing the inside of Katsuki carefully and a little faster now. His other hand pushes Katsuki's thigh to keep in place.]

I-If you're too tight...

[Oh. Ohh he can't wait to stick in in too. But he has to do this slowly. Even if it teases Katsuki like crazy.]

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki moans and puts his head back. Keeping his hand moving. He knows Izuku isn't teasing him on purpose but...

Katsuki sure is returning the favor either way.]

Yeah... I know...!

[fullgauntlet]

D-Does that feel good, Kacchan?

[Izuku's trying not to make too much noise, himself. But watching Katsuki react like that. Wetness leaks out of the tip of his own erection that's being played with.

He wants to hear if Katsuki is feeling good from just his fingers. But he should be about ready? He hopes.]

[callmekacchan]

F-fuck...

[He can feel the wetness when his hand gets closer to the tip. He can tell Izuku is getting more turned on and that's exactly what he wants. He wants to drive him crazy...]

Y-yeah... feels good.

[fullgauntlet]

[Izuku's eyes are laser focused on Katsuki. He can't stop staring at him... The way he looks right now? He's never going to forget.]

You look... you look like you're feeling good, too.

[He lets out a soft breath. And he starts to move his fingers faster, making a wet noise.

Meanwhile, Katsuki touching him like this has his own wetness slide down his cock. Soon enough, Izuku can't take it. He pushes Katsuki back and he pulls his legs to prop them on Izuku's hips. He takes his own dick in hand and gently teases the outside of Katsuki's entrance.]

I'm... I'm going to try putting it in now.

[callmekacchan]

Don't push me, damn you.

[Katsuki isn't sure where Izuku got this burst of confidence but hot damn does he like it? He actually liked being pushed back too but... y'know.

He has to give Izuku a hard time about at least one thing. He lets his hands rest on Izuku's shoulders, legs hooked over his hips as he lays sprawled back for him.]

I'm... I'm ready.

[fullgauntlet]

[He can't help it... Izuku's maybe fantasized about these things for a long time. To finally be able to get close to Katsuki and touch him like this is a dream come true. His head is spinning and he's feeling a little possessive and needy at the same time.

Izuku looks down at Katsuki, that same love and emotion flickering in his eyes.]

O-Okay. Kacchan.

[He uses his hand to guide himself and he starts to press in. It makes Izuku shudder at the tight resistance. And his face feels like it's on fire...]

Tight... It's going to be so tight.

[He pushes in more.]

[callmekacchan]

[Izuku is definitely bigger than a couple of fingers. The stretch as he starts to slip inside is a surreal feeling. To know that Izuku's...

His cheeks feel hot but he tries not to waiver. This is what he's wanted and he's getting it. Connecting with Izuku and being as close as possible. The slow push is really driving him wild but he knows why they have to go slow.]

Don't lose your nerve now.

[A taunt even as he's feeling incredibly strung tight like a rubber band. This is exhilarating and hot and terrifying all at once.

He doesn't want to forget a moment of it. The way Izuku looks over him. That feeling of being opened up by his cock. The way his heart races and he feels...

Honestly too many things all at once?]

I want you.

[And while yes he obviously means sexually... in every way too. He wants him in his life. In his orbit. Forever.]

[fullgauntlet]

[The moment grows even more intense and Izuku's heart is racing. For a moment, he's afraid he's going to screw something up and that this will all be for naught. But Katsuki's words snap him back to focus like a whip. His eyes open wider and he looks at Katsuki with a small shy nod. But his body is trying to be anything but shy.

He pushes in just a little harder to get past the soft resistance. Sliding himself almost more than halfway now. It's tight and just wet enough and warm. Izuku's whole body shudders with pleasure and he grips onto Katsuki firmly for it.

He ... He really doesn't want to shove himself in and orgasm too quickly. He might actually cry if he does. His eyes are already watering.]

Kacchan... I ... I want you more than anything. I always have.

[And then Izuku pushes in all the way with a soft exhalation. He shuts his eyes quickly. He's buried into Katsuki's ass. And it feels incredible. He loves Katsuki so much.]

Hhaaa... We're...

[Good job, baby gays!]

[callmekacchan]

[He's so full. He closes his eyes a moment so he can focus on that feeling. Izuku is inside him. And it has his whole body feeling hot and electric.]

Y-yeah...

[He breathes the word out like a sigh. A part of him felt intimidated by the idea of it. A part of him had wanted to flip things around before they got to this point because the idea of Izuku inside him--anything inside of him--was intimidating.

He rejected that. He was Katsuki Bakugou and he could do anything. And here he was and he's glad because he feels good. Not just physically. Emotionally it's grounding and satisfying to be connected to his boyfriend this way.]

Feeling... really full. Told you I could take you.

[Smug grin as he opens his eyes. Then he's using Izuku's grip on his legs for leverage to move his hips. Encouraging. Enticing. Letting out a moan. He's fucking himself on Izuku's dick right now. Fingers are never going to be enough again.]

[fullgauntlet]

Kacchan- Ha...!

[Izuku inhales sharply. With Katsuki moving on him like that, Izuku is startled by the intense rush of how good that feels!! Katsuki's hips are moving. It's so attractive. He never thought that the feeling of him being buried inside of Katsuki would feel this intense, tight, warm... He feels like he's going to be obsessed.]

Yes, you're... incredible. The way you look doing that right now, Kacchan... I...

[He can't stop praising the other boy. He feels a bit dizzy. The only way he can deal with it is to push back. He grips Katsuki's hip with one hand, while the other grabs Katsuki's hand to hold it tightly against the bed. Then he's the one to start a slow thrust, pushing Katsuki back into the bed.]

Let me move more...

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki turns his head to stare at Izuku's hand holding his. His fingers slip between Izuku's to hold tight.]

T-that's what I want t-too.

[Izuku moving inside him. It's strange. Foreign and... amazing.]

Izuku... more.

[He moans out his boyfriend's name, squeezing his hand.]

[fullgauntlet]

[It's all very new and very intense. Izuku had no idea it would feel this incredible. Not at all. And being connected to Katsuki like this is more than he could ever want. What they both want. He squeezes Katsuki's hand in his.

And then Katsuki starts to moan out his name. Izuku becomes even more hyperfocused. Like the only thing that matters is the two of them in the whole world right now.

He starts to move his hips more. He starts to thrust in and out faster, not giving Katsuki any more warning than that. It's deep and quick and a little clumsy too since it's his first time. Sliding his cock out almost to the tip before thrusting in back in to the very brim.]

Kacchan... Ahhh...

[callmekacchan]

[The world is just the two of them now. Just them, together, connected in this room. The uptick in pace surprises him. But he does his best to meet Izuku's movements. It's a little awkward and clumsy, inexperience on full display. But it's the one rare time Katsuki is fine letting himself be seen imperfect at something.

They're on the same playing field. Learning together. He doesn't try to keep quiet. He lets Izuku know how good it feels. Especially when Izuku finds his prostate. He squeezes tight to his hand.]

T-there! Izuku!

[It must be the spot Toge told him about. He wants more of that.]

[fullgauntlet]

[For having always seen Katsuki as perfectly perfect... Seeing him so vulnerable and imperfect and just as clumsy as him is heartwarming. There's something so special about it. That the two of them are clumsily finding their way through this together.

And Katsuki is just as attractive as he could ever have imagined...]

Kacchan?!

[Oh, the way that Katsuki's body seems to react to that. Izuku must have thrust in just right. He bites his bottom lip and then starts to thrust his dick against that deep spot a few more times, going faster and more rhythmic as he does so. He squeezes Katsuki's hand back and moans out, unable to keep his own voice from seeping out of his lips.]

You're so... amazing, you feel so amazing, I feel like I can't breathe.

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki isn't going to last long. Not his first time doing this. He doesn't stand a chance with his sweet spot being hit like that. His breathing gets heavier. His eyes hazy with pleasure as he chases that peak.]

You're... makin' me feel so damn g-good...! I think I'm gonna...

[He trails off, squeezing Izuku's hand tight, mouth open in a low moan as Izuku strikes inside him just right in a way that sends him over the edge, clenching a little as he makes a mess against Izuku's stomach.]

[fullgauntlet]

[Oh.

Oh.

Izuku's mind goes into another dimension. He will never be able to forget the look of Katsuki's orgasming underneath him like this. Sprawled out, mouth hanging open, face full of pleasure. And his cock spurting all over his stomach without Izuku even touching it........]

K-Kacchan! Ahhh...?!

[He can't survive through that moment either. With Katsuki's shaking body around him Izuku ends up coming roughly in Katsuki's body as well. His hips jerk roughly and suddenly and he drops his head to Katsuki's shoulder as he rides out the pleasure.]

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki holds tight to Izuku's hand as he lays under him catching his breath and basking in the moments after. And... processing that Izuku just came inside him. He knew that was a potential outcome and admittedly he'd been curious. But the idea of asking Izuku to had been too mortifying. So that he did...

He cups the back of Izuku's neck with his free hand, fingers sinking into sweat damp curls and he turns his head so he can kiss the side of Izuku's as the other lays on him.]

Fuck...

[He drops his arm to the bed and just lets himself enjoy this afterglow.]

I fuckin' love you, Izuku.

[fullgauntlet]

[He's a bit of a mess but he's too blissful to immediately care. His heart feels ten times bigger. And his body is tingling all over.

He tries to catch his breath slowly. But he also just lies on the other boy and basks in the warmth of it all. Katsuki... Katsuki is all his.]

I love you too, Kacchan.

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki loops one arm around Izuku's waist and just lays with him for now. Satisfied and boneless and content. His mind has never been so quiet before. It's nice. To just exist in this moment with someone he loves. Because he does. God how he loves Izuku. He shifts just a bit so he can lower his legs from where he had them lifted around Izuku's waist. He's pretty sure his lower back is going to be killing him later from the way he was positioned, but right now he doesn't want to move more than that.]

[fullgauntlet]

[He knew he loved Katsuki with his everything. But he didn't know it could feel... Like this. This boneless, almost numb sort of happiness that makes his body feel like his nerves are tingling. Their bodies are connected for the first time in a very different way. And he feels so happy.]

That was... I'm not sure what word to use.

[His thinking is just quiet. Happy. Sorry, he feels a littls sappy.]

I like being connected to you, Kacchan.

[callmekacchan]

[Katsuki feels vulnerable in ways he... doesn't hate? Yeah. He doesn't hate this vulnerability. Not with Izuku. He reaches up and brushes some of Izuku's hair aside and gives him a little kiss. A hum in response to that statement.]

'm glad it was you.

[That it's something they could share like this. It was a little awkward and messy but...]

Felt good. Wouldn't mind doing that again with you. Maybe next time I can show you how it feels on this side.

[He cracks a grin.]

[fullgauntlet]

[He lets out a soft sigh...

But then his eyes snap open.]

R-really?

[... Honestly, Izuku is very interested in the reverse roles of this as well. He's just a very big curious learner, okay?]

I- I would like to know what that's like too, Kacchan. I mean... You looked like you were feeling very good. And I'm curious, too. W-What that's like.

[Versatile boys are good!]

[callmekacchan]

Yeah.

[Katsuki doesn't care about the position. He just wants to be close to Izuku. The details of it aren't important as long as they can be close and intimate. He'd like to try both though. Because he's curious too.]

Next time.

[fullgauntlet]

Next time...

[Izuku feels that delirious happiness again. To be this close to Katsuki is all he could have ever dreamed of. He smiles and presses another kiss to Katsuki's lips.

But then...]

I ... We should clean up.

text;

[fullgauntlet]

Ne, Kacchan. If you were stuck eating only one meal for the rest of your life... What meal would you pick?

[callmekacchan]

This scenario sounds like torture.
Are you trying to ask what my favorite food is?

[fullgauntlet]

That's why it an interesting scenario to think about!

I know you like spicy food like mapo tofu, Kacchan. But would that be your only meal for the rest of your life?

[callmekacchan]

Fine. I'll play along.
No.
I like spicy food but eating it every day would destroy my stomach.
Eating just one food forever is unhealthy as fuck no matter what you choose.
So I would have to figure out something balanced enough to not wreck my health over time...

[fullgauntlet]

Hm! I knew you would think it had to be something that could be sustainable for your body for years and years!

Maybe a soup? Or a katsudon rice bowl.

[callmekacchan]

Of course.
Your body needs a variety of nutrition to stay healthy.
I can't be number one hero eating the same shit over and over.
And of course you'd think of katsudon.
You always wanna eat katsudon.
That hasn't changed since we were brats together.

[fullgauntlet]

There's nothing wrong with wanting to eat katsudon every day!

Besides... Do you want to know why it's one of my favourite foods?

[callmekacchan]

It's not healthy.
But sure.
Let's hear it.
Why is it your favorite?

[fullgauntlet]

It has protein, veggies and rice...

First, promise not to laugh.

[callmekacchan]

That doesn't mean you can eat it every day!
Anything in excess is bad!

Is it stupid?
You offered to tell me.
Don't get cold feet now.
Just tell me.

[fullgauntlet]

Katsudon wouldn't be! If there's any meal that wouldn't be terrible to eat everyday, it's katsudon! And if you add changing the veggies every so often...

And I know I offered but you still have to promise me. Just promise.

[callmekacchan]

I thought we're supposed to eat the same thing every day? Who said we can change it up??

Fine. I promise.

He wants to know!

[fullgauntlet]

Well, I thought maybe that would convince you. There's no real rules...

Anyway.

When we were little, our teacher asked us to write down on a piece of paper what our favourite things were. It was a small activity, so you probably don't remember it. But I ... I wasn't good with my kanji yet so when I tried to write Katsuki I wrote Katsudon instead.

When she asked me if I liked Katsudon... I said yes because I was embarrassed about it. But when my mom found out she ended up making it for me more often and it ... it stuck.

1/2

[callmekacchan]

[Forget this food game. Forget everything except this new reveal of information. This uncovered lore on Izuku Midoriya's love for katsudon.]

2/2

[callmekacchan]

Hold on.
You mean when we were asked what our favorite shit was you were trying to put me on the list?

[Oh. That's... cute.]

You're telling me that you found a love for katsudon because you didn't want to admit you were trying to write my name and couldn't spell it?
What the fuck, Izuku?

[fullgauntlet]

Yeah. That's right...! Good thing you promised not to laugh, ne?

[He knows it's the dumbest thing...!!!]

[callmekacchan]

Laughing definitely isn't my first reaction here.

[It's a complicated feeling. But he doesn't find it funny.]

Here you were putting me down as your favorite.
And here I was thinking you were looking down on me.
I was a dumb fucking brat.

[fullgauntlet]

[...😔]

Kacchan... I didn't bring it up because I wanted you to feel bad about the past. You've already apologized to me more than enough times.

I just wanted to tell you something that might make you happy to hear, even at my expense.

You weren't dumb. We were just kids.

[callmekacchan]

I know you weren't.

[He's just working through a lot still. He realizes he communicated things the wrong way yet again though...]

I just meant its nothing to be embarrassed about.
The story is cute.
*You're* cute.

[fullgauntlet]

I used to be embarrassed about it but I do think it's a bit cute now.

[He just wanted to make sure they weren't making this into a sad thing or an argument. It's okay... he just wants to flirt]

You've always been my favourite, Kacchan.

[callmekacchan]

When we were real little, before my quirk came in, you were my favorite too.

[He knows that after his quirk came in, he got mean, but...]

We used to pretend to be heroes together.
Was all I wanted back then.
Being heroes with you.

It's how I feel now too.

[fullgauntlet]

[Izuku smiles softly...]

I remember how we used to play hero so late until our parents had to make us go to bed.

I can't wait to be pro heroes with you in the future too, Kacchan. We're going to make our dreams come true, ne?

[callmekacchan]

The hag used to yell at us and threaten to take away our hero toys if we didn't shut up and go to bed.

[Reminiscing. It puts a warm feeling in his chest. Those memories are so few and yet so precious.]

Yeah.
Of course we will.

[Let him have the dream a little longer. Pro heroes together. He wants it.]

I'm gonna beat you to number one though.

[fullgauntlet]

Auntie would always give us an extra few minutes more in the end.

[Probably because of Izuku's watery baby eyes BUT...]

But sorry. I think I'm going to be the first to hit number one the moment we're done school. You'll have to accept that!

To be fair, you'll be on magazines way before me, though.

[callmekacchan]

Like hell you will.
You're all gonna eat my dust.
If you're lucky you can be number two.

[Dumb boy shit talk!]

What do you mean I'll be on magazines first?
Like I even care about dumb shit like that.

[fullgauntlet]

I think you're the one who will be number two, Kacchan. But at least we'll be at the top together.

And what I mean is I'm sure you'll have promos and merch made right away! You have a... Erm.

A very marketable... look?

[You're hot af, Katsuki.]

[callmekacchan]

Bold talk from the guy who lost our last fight.
Come back when you can beat me.

[Deku vs Kacchan 3. Coming soon to a coliseum near you!]

Like any of that matters.

[...although okay the idea of kids playing with Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight action figures like they played with All Might ones is cool?]

[fullgauntlet]

Who lost our last "fight"... Kacchan.

[The fight at the Casino- IT WASN'T IZUKU.]

But- It does matter! How marketable you are as a hero has a big impact on your rankings, you know... Which means... You're at an advantage there.

Honestly, I would like to get my hands on some Dynamight merch someday. I would really like that.

[callmekacchan]

Oy.
That wasn't a proper fight.
We got a coliseum now.
You wanna get your ass kicked,
meet me there tomorrow evening.

[Welp. No one is surprised. No one.]

What, having the real Dynamight isn't enough???

[fullgauntlet]

Alright, Kacchan. Maybe I will.

[MAYBE HE WILL.]

Ah- Of course it is enough to have you...!! But... It's not a bad thing to want some of your merch too, is it?

[Is it cringe that Izuku wants ... all of the Dynamight merch he can get his hands on someday?]

[callmekacchan]

No chickening out.

[It's a date!]

I don't wanna see my face everywhere.
Creepy.
If you have to have merch, get a hoodie.

[fullgauntlet]

Against you? I'd never dare that.

[It's a date.]

A hoodie is different, though... I'd want one. But you don't want to do some promotional or magazine work? It's very good for PR and rankings.

[Okay, so maybe he wants a few photoshoots of Katsuki too...]

[callmekacchan]

Good. I know where you live.

[Flirting.]

Isn't your phone full of pictures of me??
Besides, again, you have tue real deal!

[fullgauntlet]

[Izuku's chuckling on his end.]

I have a lot of pictures of you, Kacchan! But those ones are just for me?

And you're not wrong... I just....

I can't explain it. Just believe me when I say I think you should do some magazine shoots, too.

[callmekacchan]

Right so they're better??
Unless you mean you want something professional.
But that sounds like a pain in the ass.

[fullgauntlet]

Yes? Yes and no??

I mean... promotional shoots mean you'll get to wear different outfits and things like that, Kacchan.

I want to see it.

[callmekacchan]

Like what?

[fullgauntlet]

Ah, Kacchan. You never finished telling me what your single meal for a lifetime would be.

[DODGE. He's not going to elaborate!!]

[callmekacchan]

I'll answer when you do.

[fullgauntlet]

You don't actually care to know... It's fine.

[callmekacchan]

Then I just have to assume the worst.

[fullgauntlet]

N-No! Don't assume the worst, either!!

It's just not that interesting to know.

[Meaning, he doesn't want Katsuki to know.]

[callmekacchan]

So it's worse than I can even imagine.
Pervert.

[fullgauntlet]

It's not?! It's not perverted!!

[callmekacchan]

You're telling me you're not thinking about me dressed in anything weird?

[fullgauntlet]

I guess that depends on your definition of weird...??

[Izuku, how does that help at all.]

[callmekacchan]

That tells me I'm right.
Just wanna remind you if I'm doing stupid promo shit everyone gets to see me in whatever they put me in.
Still want that?

[fullgauntlet]

I mean... I know the whole world is going to see how amazing you are either way, Kacchan. That's just something I'm going to have to see. And I don't mind.

But ... Wouldn't you want to see some promos of me...? Wouldn't you feel a little curious?

[callmekacchan]

No.

[It's a quick answer.]

If I wanna see you in something, I'll ask.

[fullgauntlet]

Kacchan!!!

:(

[callmekacchan]

Liked you in that maid dress.
Maybe you should consider wearing something else like that.

[Sorry, Izuku. Except not at all sorry.]

For me, I mean.
Not for a promo.
I'd blast whoever tried to dress you up like that into the sun.

[fullgauntlet]

[Now he's flattered and they're still arguing!!]

I- I feel like a maid dress was something very specific... And if I did something like that again it would be for you.

What I mean is... I want to see you in clothing or gear promos. Trying on new hero gear or doing special promos for good looking clothing. I think you would make a very good model, Kacchan. And I want to buy the magazines.

That's all.

[callmekacchan]

Izuku my parents are fashion designers.
I already know how much modeling sucks.
It's people poking and prodding at you while you wear uncomfortable clothes and makeup and pose under hot lights.

[He likes making Izuku happy, but...]

[fullgauntlet]

No, I know! I know that! ...

Alright, Kacchan. If it bothers you that much I won't pester you anymore.

[He would like to see it but he doesn't want Katsuki to be uncomfortable either. It's probably a silly thing to want anyway.]

[callmekacchan]

Most I can offer is you have permission to ask the hag to show you the ones she has.

[fullgauntlet]

Like... a private fashion show on unreleased items?

[callmekacchan]

No.
She has a whole album of professional photos over the years.
And also a bunch of them of me modeling her shitty designs.
You can ask to see 'em but if you ever tell anyone else they exist I'll kill you.

[fullgauntlet]

Ehh?? Really? Rare photos of Kacchan actually modelling???

[callmekacchan]

Yeah.
You wanna see 'em so bad then fine.
But only you.
Got it?

[fullgauntlet]

Who else would you show them to, Kacchan?

[callmekacchan]

I dunno.
But if you do, you'll die.

[fullgauntlet]

They would be for my eyes only!

Text; un: Shoto

[heir_conditioned]

I have purchased a bed. The bed is not for you, it is for your cat. They are cat beds. For cats as the name implies.

[callmekacchan]

Yeah I figured that's what a cat bed was.
Cats need those?
Their own beds?
Mine just sleeps wherever the hell she wants.

[heir_conditioned]

They will do that, but as I was passing the store selling them, I thought: How would I feel if I didn't have a bed? Of course they would want to sleep anywhere, and sometimes so could you and I.

My answer was that if I didn't have a bed I would have to sleep wherever I could, at least now the statement would be true. They're sleeping where they want to with the option of somewhere to call their own.

[callmekacchan]

Oh.

You know what, that makes sense and now Katsuki feels bad...

You think there's other shit I should be getting for her?
I mean I buy her food.
But do you think there's other things she'd want?
Never had a pet before.

[heir_conditioned]

I haven't either... maybe we could come together and figure things out.

Humans have basic necessities and so maybe if we apply them to our own experiences? Food, water and a safe place to live. I think in getting them their own bed within our space where they can feel safe sleeping is all the steps they need. Exercise and other such things are accomplished by letting them play with each other under supervision, or go outside to enjoy being able to run around.

Though.
Toys? I'm not sure, I didn't have toys growing up either.

[callmekacchan]

I guess we could see if there's a pet store or something around.
Or maybe the library would have something.
But I think you're on the right track.

He tries not to dwell on that didn't have toys line. Todoroki's childhood is... a whole thing. He's pretty sure what he knows is only the tip of the iceberg.

[heir_conditioned]

We could do a full profile on them, like we would a criminal. Track their daily habits then see if there's anything we consider may be lacking.

It's always just best not to think about, but he's pretty straight forward with it.

[callmekacchan]

We could.
Dunno if I have time to be following her around all day.
Mostly she sleeps and eats and chases Cherry Bomb around.

If Todoroki wanted to talk about it sometime, Katsuki would listen. But he sure doesn't know what to say about these things. He's honestly worried he'll make Todoroki feel worse.

[heir_conditioned]

I can do it if you want. I've decided to take extended leave from my routes. I can confirm those actions if you wish?

These two have a lot of things to sit and talk about, now if only either of them were good at that.

[callmekacchan]

Taking a little vacation?

They have pretty much worked without a proper break for... wait. Has it really been almost a year?? Shit.

If so don't waste it following my cat around.

[heir_conditioned]

You could say that. Even if I'm patrolling still, I'm taking some time off a set schedule, but I've left contact numbers to the major businesses in case of an emergency.

Almost a year...

It won't be a waste, it will help me with Voidstare and Thornprick as well. There's only so much staying at home doing nothing I can stand.

[callmekacchan]

Everything okay?

He's picking up a weird vibe. He may be overthinking things. But it does seem like something might be going on with him?

[heir_conditioned]

Yes, as far as I know. Is everything okay with you?

Are they topic hopping? That's what he thinks at least.

That reminds me. We need to see if there are any doctors, our yearly check in should be up soon.

[callmekacchan]

Maybe just in his head then... he doesn't answer the first question, instead opting for the second.

There's gotta be some around.
Just doubt we'll have many options.
Hopefully at least one around here isn't a quack.

[heir_conditioned]

Maybe.

That was my concern, too. With how high output our bodies are and what we have to push them to, I want to keep it in a condition that will suit it until retirement. I will ask people another time.

[callmekacchan]

Yeah.
Me too.
Can't fall apart on my way to the top.
Hope you're ready to lose, Icy-Hot.
I'll hit number one while you eat my dust.

Friendly competition.

[heir_conditioned]

I'm not interested in dust, but I will be glad to compete with you. On which part are we competing? Weight lifting?

[callmekacchan]

It's an idiom.
I mean you're gonna lose.
And the competition is who can become number one first.
The answer is me.
I'm gonna beat you and Izuku to the top.