won't know unless we try.
( blinksโ somewhat taken aback. he allowed himself a moment to image them partnering up, a warmth spreading throughout his chest, before the downsides overwhelmed him.
they wouldn't be a good pair, he'd have to always be careful about his quirk
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around him. he purposefully didn't stick to a permanent partner so they didn't notice his constant need to get checkups at the hospital and the fluctuating burn scars over his body. he'd run into his father more often. he wasn't good enough. )
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( momentary pause, but he tries not to think too much over it. ) ; is he keeping out of trouble?
can always race you, see who's faster.
( his half smirk doesnโt go away, though dims slightly. ) ; you've built a reputation, you're in high demand. just tell them to give some of your load to other heroes โ there's plenty out there.
yeah, I get that. I've just beenโ trying new things recently. I don't want to just stick to what I'm comfortable with.
( getting his card back, he grabs his cone and struts out of the shop, wanting to stroll while eating it. )
how's mom and the others?
if I wanted you gone, I would have been gone before you would have ever noticed me.
( he steps closer to his side as hawks lands, shoving his hands into his pockets. )
not really, been getting sidelined recently. but I'll deal with it another time. what about you, mr. two?
( caught on his way out of the offices building for the day, he shields his eyes as he turns his gaze upward, clicking his tongue. )
I can't shake you off, can I?
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( whistling down at @tragicflamc. )
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( he pulls his wallet out, giving himself a moment to think about it. ) ; I'll try something new. melon and green tea.
( he gestured to the flavors for the employee, taking out his card. ) ; toppings?
( he scoffs, knowing the other immediately always jumps to his finances since he refused to ask their father for any money. )
it's called self-restraint, you brat. if you're still hungry afterwards, we can get something else.
( a blink, he let's shoto drag him along, following his lead, somewhat spaced out. as observant as shoto is, a part of him still felt like the kid that got overlooked, so it was easier to think other people didn't care to look his way then he consider that they cared about
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him.
his expression fell, staring at the back of shoto's head with a longing for connection โ he missed his siblings, he missed his mom, he wished things were easier and he could bring himself to insert himself into his family's life instead of pulling himself away.
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( he pulled his collar up to hide some of his face, though he was more concerned about what the other told number two. ) ; you just brushed him off, right?



















