[Video & Action] Backdated to Nov 10th, evening. Content warning.

[fashionably_strong]

[That rasping threat sends chill through Bulla’s body. Heart pounding rapidly, she takes out her device and turns on the video feed. She’s doing what she can to control her breath. Maybe if she times things just right, she can grab Shigaraki’s wrist and snap it before his powers rapidly decompose the flesh on her neck. The camera shows her at an odd angle for a moment, and the view is shaky, despite her best efforts to hide how frightened she is. Her voice, however, is defiant as she hands her phone over to him.]

Tomura Shigaraki lost his phone and thinks threatening to kill someone is a super awesome way to fix that problem. Here. Whatever. Knock yourself out.

Don’t flatter yourself kid.

[Shigaraki hands the device off to someone else that’s never seen on camera as the focus comes to settle on the hand-obscured face of the blue haired man.]

In my world, society is propped up on the backs of heroes. People with powers and abilities that society has deemed good and useful, while those not so lucky to be born gifted in ways that society accepts are expected to languish in the scraps of the chosen.

[As Shigaraki talks, Bulla starts looking for the opportunity to throw him off. Her eyes are darting around the room as she weighs her options. With those powers of his and his hand on her throat, one wrong move could kill her in a matter of seconds.]

And at the center of it all is the ‘pillar of peace and order.’ All Might. Because of All Might, the masses can go about their days, content in the feeling that if anything bad were to happen, All Might would save the day. People turn away from those that society tramples down, labeling them as villains. Well, I’m here to remind you all that nobody is safe.

[He pauses, gesturing to the camera that recenters on Bulla.]

In my time here, I’ve done my homework. There are a few people that have powers rivaling All Might, and this girl is one of them. As you can see, though, she doesn’t look too eager to fight me.

[He flexes the one finger next to her neck that isn’t quite touching her yet. Bulla eyes that finger warily now that the attention is back on her.]

But don’t get the wrong idea, I’m not out to kill anyone. Yet. No, I just want to drive home my point… To all you heroes out there; you’re not going to be able to stop me.




[Shigaraki moves directly behind Bulla, placing a hand on one shoulder while shifting the hand at her neck to the other, cracks forming in Bulla’s skin as soon as he makes contact with those shoulders.]

You bastAAAAAAAH!

[When Shigaraki moves, Bulla starts shifting position to fight back. Her attempts to escape and insult him are cut both short by searing, blinding pain. It tears into the flesh of her shoulders like acid, destroying muscle tissue as easily as one rips wet paper. Her breaths are rapid and shallow. She’s hyperventilating, unable to even find enough air to scream.]

To those who may be sympathetic to my cause, put out some feelers. I’ll find you. In the meantime, the clock is ticking, heroes. Whether this girl lives or dies is on your heads now.

[ As he pauses his speech, there are some explosions heard in the background.]

I’d hurry if I were you.

[ A hand reaches out to the camera and a moment later, the feed clicks off.]

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[ubiquitously]

[Time and space powers aren't very good for hurting people, but they're incredibly useful for speed and escapes-- or reverse escapes. In this case, arriving is a 'simple' matter of, well, matter. Uai teleports onto scene relatively quickly, surveying the destruction. A few moments later, he's located the two only people there: Trunks and Goku. He appears in the air above them, just in time to hear Trunks' explanation.]

If you shift the debris carelessly, you could make it worse.

[Uai lowers himself to the ground, observing the debris pile from a new angle.]

I can lift it up at once, but someone else will have to drag her out.

[redcinemareel]

[Having watched the broadcast from Nova City, Grell doesn't hesitate to hone in on Bulla's location, landing atop some debris a bit off to the left of them. Yet she's close enough to notice a few others here as well. She hopes they don't ask questions about how she got there all of a sudden.] ...rescue party? [They didn't seem like they were here to make trouble, but she had to make sure. She's also wearing heels, but seems perfectly fine atop the debris.]

[4starsaviour]

Wait, really?

[He knows that Bulla wouldn't have been careless enough for this to happen during training, so something must really be wrong.

Goku starts to move debris out of the way, but he pauses when a voice from above interrupts them.]

If you can, that'd be great - it's not like we've got Senzu beans here, so we've gotta be quick.

[light_of_willpower]

Family. Older brother here.

[Trunks replies to the newcomer, his mind turning quickly with the two new arrivals.]

Plan--Uai if you lift it all at once, Goku can get Bulla out of there. I'll provide cover from falling debris or anyone still around.

[Not that Trunks could sense anyone, but better to be safe than sorry.]

Miss--

[Had he seen them before? they looked familiar, and how they got here is definitely something that'd have to wait for later.]

Any healing or stabilizing abilities? I can tell she's not dead, but I don't know how badly injured she is.

[Because Goku could get them to the hospital, if this new person couldn't. How did she arrive anyways--teleporting? Not unheard of...

All said quickly, voice pitched to be heard and Trunks trying to keep himself calm and focus on Bulla's ki signature. Low, much lower than it should be, but still there and not wavering.]

Ready?

[ubiquitously]

[He'll worry about whatsit-beans later. Curiosity defines his existence, but so do gross things like caring too much. Uai is leaning into his kindness to avoid asking questions.]

Mm. Let's make this quick.

[His power doesn't take long to activate: Uai is able to direct the rubble to gradually lift upwards, working layer by layer to avoid anything shifting and falling on Bulla. The act of lifting rubble itself isn't particularly exhausting, but it's a lot of work to keep track of so much mass at once. Uai seems to have zoned out in favor of his doing his One Job correctly.]

[redcinemareel]

[She shakes her head at the question about healing abilities, but reaches for her backpack.] I do have a few items for first aid. [A small, silver cylinder is pulled from inside her backpack.] This spray can close any wound temporarily.It should be sufficient while we get her to the hospital. [Always gotta come prepared. She watches the other lift the debris with his abilities with fascination before focusing on a specific spot. Bulla is definitely alive, but she's got about as much of a clue about her injuries as the others.] I can get her there if I can reach her. [As each piece gets lifted out, Grell stays tense, waiting to see any sign of Bulla. She really had to resist the urge to just throw everything to the side herself.]

[4starsaviour]

[Once the rubble is out of the way, it's easy enough for Goku to teleport to Bulla's location. Her ki signature is fairly faint compared to normal, but at this range, he can't miss it. Once he's picked her up, he teleports back to where Trunks, Uai, and Grell are gathered.]

She's breathin', but her arms are hurt pretty bad.

[light_of_willpower]

Damnit...

[It must be bad, if Trunks is cursing. Usually he's more polite than that. Trunks is staying back for now, even though he really just wants to go to Bulla now. But someone's gotta stay alert just in case, as well as coordinate.

Soon as Goku's got her back, Trunks shifts his attention to Uai.]

We've got her!

[Meaning the other can stop levitating the rubble and debris. Trunks is keeping his eye on it all though, ready to blast or intercept any rubble that looks like it'll fall their way.]

Goku, can you get her to Nova's hospital? Miss Red-hair, if you can teleport and take others, if you'd take me with you in a moment--Bulla needs to go now though.

[ubiquitously]

[Uai is only vaguely aware of what's going on around him. Balancing this much debris isn't a physical act, but a mental one: He's constantly rushing his thoughts through the formulas needed to keep everything airbourne. Even after receiving permission to lower the load, Uai is incredibly focused and careful to set things down gently. Bit by bit, even taking this chance to organize neat piles and stacks. Might as well help with clean-up while he's here.

As the task finishes, he sighs and closes his eyes.]

I shouldn't get near a hospital. I'll stay here to help with clean-up.