[Video]

[hot_handed]

[A familiar face appears on the network. Bakugou is in the forests of Fayren, wearing an orange scarf and what looks to be hiking gear.]

I got sick of listening to people bitch, so I went to find those entitled royal fuckers or whatever. But wherever the hell they are, even I can't track their asses down. Guess they're SOL.

Instead I've been looking for dragons and other badass monsters.

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[priceofmagic]

[There's a lot to unpack here. Like... where does she even begin???

AFO is here now... She's Guardian now... She's got no money to pay rent next month. She's down one lesbian crush...

But seeing Bakugou on screen, Satou puts all of her adult worries aside and opts for childish concerns.]

YOU DIDN'T INVITE ME? I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS!

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[hot_handed]

[He figured it out about the Guardian shit. It's part of why he disappeared. But he's not going to bitch about defeat or humiliation. He just scowls like he saw her yesterday.]

You didn't get the note?!

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[chikapolilla]

[Hm... on one hand, this guy doesn't seem like the best source of information. On the other hand... he also doesn't seem like the questioning type...]

You have a group of entitled royal fuckers that have gone missing? Sounds like a good thing for everyone.

Unless those missing people are important...?

[priceofmagic]

[Satou opens her mouth to yell a curse nasty---

Then freezes.

Oh yeah. That note... That she folded into an origami frog to hop around her desk, because she was stressed. Did she ever read it?

...

...]

... It's the 21st Century! U-Use a phone next time!

[hot_handed]

[He's about to argue about the stupidity of modern texting. It's annoying. Especially when your fri-- allie--friends can't spell, refuse to spell, use obnoxious emojis or spam you because they're bored. But instead he just sounds offended, hissing.]

You didn't read it?

[priceofmagic]

Uh--

[Well.

It's not like she can lie to Bakugou. Of all people, he's the last one she wants to lie to.]

... Uh, well. So. It was a cute colour and uh. It just screamed "fold me into a frog!" and so... Uh.

Just hold your horses! I'm coming to hike with you! I need exercise.

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[hot_handed]

The hell if I know, but people wouldn't shut the fuck up about it so I decided to do something myself.

They're probably dead.

[hot_handed]

MY SUPER EXPLOSIVE DEATH MURDER STATIONARY ISN'T FUCKING CUTE, PINK CHEEKS!!!

[Huff, huff. He frowns and looks away. Part of him feels kind of crappy. Satou could have disappeared and he wouldn't have known, so he's secretly glad to hear her stupid voice.]

Do you even know how to get here?

[chikapolilla]

Probably.

...

Orrr they could be that whole "disappearing" thing I got during orientation. Does this sort of thing happen a lot? And are you the only person out looking for people?

[He seems... reliable...]

[priceofmagic]

It was cute, cute, CUTE! See? [She even picks the frog up off her desk and wiggles it at the screen.]

Yeah, I'll be fine. I'll just follow the grouchy emotions! [she pouts.] Did you pack a lunch, or are you gonna get hungry?

[hot_handed]

GMMMMMMMMMMMMMGG. [He grits his teeth and starts growling, holding up a sparking palm. If only he had pscyhic-explosive powers, then he could blow the shitty origami out of Satou's hands.]

Lunch? [This isn't some afternoon picnic. His hair is clean(ish), but the longer spikes are pulled back into a tiny poofy ponytail. He ran out of rations long ago.] I've been making and finding my food, dumbass.

[priceofmagic]

Then you’re about to find some sandwiches!

[She withdraws the frog from the camera, smiling again. She’s missed him so much. Even getting in yelling matches with Bakugou makes her feel loads better.]

Thanks for working so hard! You’re the best!

[hot_handed]

Are you talking about your arrival here? Sometimes. But usually it's with pendant bearers, and usually some other dumbass arrival's the one responsible.

No, but they suck at their jobs.

[hot_handed]

Hah?! This ain't some leisurely picnic!!! ...Whatever.

[He feels better too.]

Don't fucking patronize me.

[chikapolilla]

[She chuckles. Yeah, considering the guy she was talking to yesterday was loose...]

I can see that. And it would seem you're doing a pretty good job doing your part.

Well, before you got distracted by dragons. What's the point of going out and picking fights like that?

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[symbol_of_evil]

[Guess who's visage will unexpectedly grace the young hothead's screen?]

My, My, to think the valuable pawn that Tomura wanted would be here as well... Hello again, Katsuki Bakugou. You do remember me, don't you?

[The others will not fall for provocations but you...]

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

Did you find anything cool?

[priceofmagic]

Tell me that with your fists!

[Good Lord.

She giggles, beginning to sort her paperwork away so that she can meet up with him. As much as she wants this to be a solely fun hike, it’s half business. There’s a lot to catch up on.]

Are you working with Fayren now, or this mean you’re a freelance hero that I could hire?

Private video.

[sleepingbagsensei]

[The longest stare ever.]

Find any?

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[hot_handed]

[It's a weird feeling when your heart stops beating.

He recognizes that face because it's haunted his memories. He recognizes that voice because he hears it in his ears when he wakes from a nightmare. But the absolute worst part is the loss of control, the powerlessness, as he gazes, eyes wide at the only person he fears the most.

Of course there's Shit-araki. But he could take Shit-araki. All for One is a whole 'nother game. Even All Might couldn't take him. All Might couldn't kill him. And then All Might, All Might--

And then the rage surfaces. It's blinding, but it's familiar, it's comforting, his face twists into a scowl and he glares at the bastard with all his bloodlust and snarls.]

Where the fuck are you, you stupid mashed meatball?

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[hot_handed]

I blew up a tomb because some bastards were holding people there. And I camped with some dragons for about a month.

[Hey sis.]

Private video.

[hot_handed]

[Crap.]

...The fuck do you think?

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

That sounds fun! I've got a new branch to my business now and I moved into a big house. Come visit!

[Hey bro. She missed you.]

[hot_handed]

You think I give a shit? They can stay fucking loss, I don't look for corpses.

[He might have misinterpreted her.]

Who said I was picking fights, Zombie Girl?

Re: Private video.

[sleepingbagsensei]

[Miss me?]

Enough to make your wrist sore. If not, I can fix that.

[No slacking!]

Meeting tonight. Don't be late. And don't you dare go after All For One.