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[A continuation of this thread!
Cutter arrives a little over ten minutes later rather than the promised quarter hour. He approaches the house cautiously, casting glances over his shoulders and to the side every couple of steps. Even though he knows that things are different in a big city he can't help but feel misplaced in a nice neighborhood like this with dark clothes and the equally dark hair that wouldn't stay out of his face.
For a split second he plays with the idea of finding a way to gel it up or maybe use some sort of clip to keep it out of his eyes before he shakes his head.]
Stalling like this is just silly...
[Giving himself a push he saunters over to what he hopes is the right fence and leans on it to wait for Shouto.]
Cutter arrives a little over ten minutes later rather than the promised quarter hour. He approaches the house cautiously, casting glances over his shoulders and to the side every couple of steps. Even though he knows that things are different in a big city he can't help but feel misplaced in a nice neighborhood like this with dark clothes and the equally dark hair that wouldn't stay out of his face.
For a split second he plays with the idea of finding a way to gel it up or maybe use some sort of clip to keep it out of his eyes before he shakes his head.]
Stalling like this is just silly...
[Giving himself a push he saunters over to what he hopes is the right fence and leans on it to wait for Shouto.]
[Cutter also didn't exactly introduce himself and they haven't really spoken that much. Unfortunately for him, he's Kirishima until he corrects Shouto.
He pads out of his house, throwing a light on, before nodding at his classmate.]
You got here faster than I expected.
He pads out of his house, throwing a light on, before nodding at his classmate.]
You got here faster than I expected.
[Pros to being a senior: you're not required to take pretty much anything other than english. He can take two different science classes about animals. He never has to touch calculus ever again. The world is his damn oyster. Studying isn't actually too difficult, but Silver's pretty diligent about it anyway. ...It's pretty uncharacteristic of him, really; he's quick to skip school and sleep in classes, and is much more often found causing trouble than caring about school. Well, he has to pass somehow, and apparently that's going to be by nailing his finals perfectly.
Of course, there's only so long that he can diligently read up in the library; his laptop's already opened on something else entirely. He's switching between apartment hunting and, uh. Writing his name on the network in his notebook, apparently. He thinks he has the kanji for it figured out? He's not entirely sure.
Eventually, he looks up at Shouto.]
So if you became a superhero, what would you call yourself?
Of course, there's only so long that he can diligently read up in the library; his laptop's already opened on something else entirely. He's switching between apartment hunting and, uh. Writing his name on the network in his notebook, apparently. He thinks he has the kanji for it figured out? He's not entirely sure.
Eventually, he looks up at Shouto.]
So if you became a superhero, what would you call yourself?
[Shouto is still a Junior and needs to pass. He's actually good at most of his classes and everything, but he's not about to let complacency take hold. He's not aiming for a college stint, but maybe the grades will be good for something. Who knows.
He's in the middle of working out calculus when the question hits.]
Does it have to be a secret identity?
He's in the middle of working out calculus when the question hits.]
Does it have to be a secret identity?
[it's a day off for anya. the first one in a long, long while. it's been a busy time for her, promoting herself and running from one appointment to another as her own popularity surprised her. and really, she thinks that she should be letting herself sleep in, maybe. relax. do something that isn't thinking about work but
she's thinking about work.
so here's a text that shouto gets first thing in the morning]
shouto
anya has a question
do you have time ?
she's thinking about work.
so here's a text that shouto gets first thing in the morning]
shouto
anya has a question
do you have time ?
[ Ryoji stares at the "Purposefully dial a wrong number" square on his bingo sheet for several minutes before closing his eye and punching in whatever numbers his finger lands on. A conversation is a minimum two words exchanged, so. Easy enough. ]
Hello~ My name's Ryoji. Do you have time to talk?
Hello~ My name's Ryoji. Do you have time to talk?
Hey Shouto, got a minute?
I know rumors aren't really your thing, but I need to spread this around.
I know rumors aren't really your thing, but I need to spread this around.
[ Yato approaches Recolle High, a slip of paper in his hand. I'd like to make more friends, it says, signed by one Shouto. It's a name Yato has seen on Retrospec -- from a brief conversation they shared, no less -- and a quick online search was easily fruitful enough to tell him that Shouto is a small-bit actor, high school age.
The age difference might make things tricky, but Yato has plenty of high school age friends. The trickier part is that Shouto has, apparently, never experienced laughter in his life. What kind of depressed kid is this?? But all the more reason why he needs friends, Yato supposes.
School has just been let out, so his target could be anywhere. Yato leaps onto the school exit gate (he's getting pretty decent with his aim) and crouches to watch all the young faces flowing underneath. The vast majority of the student population doesn't even spare a glance at him, but that's fine. He's only here for one person... ]
The age difference might make things tricky, but Yato has plenty of high school age friends. The trickier part is that Shouto has, apparently, never experienced laughter in his life. What kind of depressed kid is this?? But all the more reason why he needs friends, Yato supposes.
School has just been let out, so his target could be anywhere. Yato leaps onto the school exit gate (he's getting pretty decent with his aim) and crouches to watch all the young faces flowing underneath. The vast majority of the student population doesn't even spare a glance at him, but that's fine. He's only here for one person... ]
[It's the middle of summer and most students don't hang out here all that often. Most of them are pretty allergic to the school if they don't have to be there, but Shouto doesn't have much against it.
He had a teacher ask for him to help them move something or other, so he's walking back out now. The heat is getting worse, and the power he's received from the app(?) isn't doing him any favors either. It's been a few weeks, but his control isn't complete yet. His left side seems to be wavering with the heat, but maybe that's just the light?
Either way though, he doesn't notice Yato standing up there.]
He had a teacher ask for him to help them move something or other, so he's walking back out now. The heat is getting worse, and the power he's received from the app(?) isn't doing him any favors either. It's been a few weeks, but his control isn't complete yet. His left side seems to be wavering with the heat, but maybe that's just the light?
Either way though, he doesn't notice Yato standing up there.]
[This is a check-in, actually, because that prank a few days ago sure was a disaster in literally every way imaginable and Shouto didn't exactly leave the class premises in great shape.
But Aizawa might as well make this a multi-purpose messaging stint, and there's something else that's been nagging at him more and more ever since something...clicked, several hours after that prank nonsense. So first:]
This is Mr. Aizawa. This isn't school-related in any form, so don't worry about that.
But something has come to my attention that I think you'd like to be informed of, so I'm contacting you here.
But Aizawa might as well make this a multi-purpose messaging stint, and there's something else that's been nagging at him more and more ever since something...clicked, several hours after that prank nonsense. So first:]
This is Mr. Aizawa. This isn't school-related in any form, so don't worry about that.
But something has come to my attention that I think you'd like to be informed of, so I'm contacting you here.
[Shouto has taken to taking very long naps because he can't burn his clothes if he's not awake. Probably.
He's really hoping. So it's about thirty minutes later before Shouto replies back to the text.
There's a small sigh of relief when it's not school related. He doesn't want to explain... anything that happened during the Prank Gone Wrong.]
Should we meet in person? Or is this fine?
He's really hoping. So it's about thirty minutes later before Shouto replies back to the text.
There's a small sigh of relief when it's not school related. He doesn't want to explain... anything that happened during the Prank Gone Wrong.]
Should we meet in person? Or is this fine?
RelativeObscurity Today at 9:49 PM
Hey Shouto. It's Maggie, and I am very glad I have you added here.
So... you're one of the missing people too?
...
You know, it's funny just how much the world's not making sense anymore.
And judging by what we've been learning from Retrospec, there's a sensible reason for that. Not necessarily an ordinary one, or even one I fully get but, there's an explanation behind it. A logic, that no one's really getting. I have been able to officially confirm that our memories happened. Elsewhere, but,t hey happened. They're real. But it raises a question.
Who is the most real? Is it us? Is it them? Or, are we equally real?
The versions of ourselves in our memories, memories, I mean. But is that world, or this world, the one that takes precedence in the "true essence of ourselves"? Or perhaps, no matter what universe, we're still the realest us we can be.
...Wow, way to get philosophical on a topic that doesn't even relate to what's going on.
Well, still, hope you see this. And if you do, respond. Then I'll definitely know you're back! And also whether or not you enjoy philosophy.
Edited (Finally got it.) 2017-08-16 05:31 (UTC)
*You have 45 missed calls.*
Hey Shouto.
I'd call this the perfect time to call you because I could seriously need somebody to talk, but since you decided to add to the problem by getting lost in ...time and space if I understood the explanation we finally got right..Whelp.
Hoo boy.
You really don't to anything by halves, do you? Stuff like that's not good for my heart. A lot of other people besides you are missing as well and everybody's worried. We're working together to get you back, but it's taking way more time than I'd like it to. Sorry. Stay safe.
[This message was edited 3 times.]
Hey Shouto.
I'd call this the perfect time to call you because I could seriously need somebody to talk, but since you decided to add to the problem by getting lost in ...time and space if I understood the explanation we finally got right..Whelp.
Hoo boy.
You really don't to anything by halves, do you? Stuff like that's not good for my heart. A lot of other people besides you are missing as well and everybody's worried. We're working together to get you back, but it's taking way more time than I'd like it to. Sorry. Stay safe.
[This message was edited 3 times.]
Looks like we need to go back to that place. I'm not too hot on it, but no other choice. I said we're going to get you back and we ARE getting you back. Period.
...but I keep remembering things when I go there, so I'm scared what will have happened by the time we're done. I hope it's fast. I already tried blocking a blade with my bare arms because my instincts were --I dunno, muddled. Let's meet safe and while again asap!
[This message was edited once. (The original seems to have been much longer.)]
...but I keep remembering things when I go there, so I'm scared what will have happened by the time we're done. I hope it's fast. I already tried blocking a blade with my bare arms because my instincts were --I dunno, muddled. Let's meet safe and while again asap!
[This message was edited once. (The original seems to have been much longer.)]
Shouto?
[There's a five minute pause before the next text.]
Please. If you're getting this, tell me you're okay.
[A fifteen minute pause this time.]
So...he was right. You really are gone.
[There's a five minute pause before the next text.]
Please. If you're getting this, tell me you're okay.
[A fifteen minute pause this time.]
So...he was right. You really are gone.
There's so much going on right now. We've all been assigned teams by Retrospect, and we're given missions to complete. They say that it's going to get you and everyone back. I really want to believe that. But nothing about Retrospect has ever been what it's seemed before.
But I won't stop trying. My team and I, we're making progress. No matter what, we're going to get you back home safely Shouto. I promise.
Just...wherever you are, hang in there. I'll see you soon.
But I won't stop trying. My team and I, we're making progress. No matter what, we're going to get you back home safely Shouto. I promise.
Just...wherever you are, hang in there. I'll see you soon.
So much has happened. There's so much I want to say, to talk to someone about. But the only person I can think to talk to is you. Even though you're not here. Maybe it would be different if Anya or Karkat were here, but they're gone too. I guess I'm just glad you're all together though.
I miss you so much.
But, we'll have a long talk when you get back, okay? We'll have a lot to catch up on.
I miss you so much.
But, we'll have a long talk when you get back, okay? We'll have a lot to catch up on.
I missed you too.
[If Izuku's going to be direct about it, so is Shouto. He was one of the people Shouto missed most on his unreality trip.]
We're all back now. If you want to talk, now is a good time. I can meet you somewhere, or we can do this.
It's your call.
[If Izuku's going to be direct about it, so is Shouto. He was one of the people Shouto missed most on his unreality trip.]
We're all back now. If you want to talk, now is a good time. I can meet you somewhere, or we can do this.
It's your call.
This is Mr. Aizawa again. Not sure if this is going to reach, actually...I don't know what messages do when this app lists somebody offline. You should let me know when you're able to read this immediately.
Anyway, I don't know if you're aware but currently nobody can contact you or locate you. You've got several friends that are very worried about you, but you don't seem like the type to wander off without another word for long, so I assume it isn't intentional and that you're working to remedy the issue as soon as possible too. Seems like there are many others missing in the same way right now...maybe all of you are together somewhere. That would probably be a bit more ideal.
Actions are being taken here to pin down a location for all of you if possible. This Retrospec company seems willing to help, for whatever reason, so hopefully the process won't take too long. [...] If all of you could stay in one piece wherever you are during this process, that would be very nice.
I'm trusting that you're not as reckless as Midoriya, so I hope you actually prove me right. Please be careful, and respond as promptly as you can.
Anyway, I don't know if you're aware but currently nobody can contact you or locate you. You've got several friends that are very worried about you, but you don't seem like the type to wander off without another word for long, so I assume it isn't intentional and that you're working to remedy the issue as soon as possible too. Seems like there are many others missing in the same way right now...maybe all of you are together somewhere. That would probably be a bit more ideal.
Actions are being taken here to pin down a location for all of you if possible. This Retrospec company seems willing to help, for whatever reason, so hopefully the process won't take too long. [...] If all of you could stay in one piece wherever you are during this process, that would be very nice.
I'm trusting that you're not as reckless as Midoriya, so I hope you actually prove me right. Please be careful, and respond as promptly as you can.
[sent around the beginning of the event-]
Hey Shouto, where are you?
Are you getting this?
I don't know why I thought I was going to get a signal in the jungle.
Everything's fine over here in the jungle, so don't worry about me.
My boss is here. He learned to fight recently, and I've got Aoi and a new friend, so I'm not too worried.
Be careful, alright? The city's a trainwreck.
Don't hesitate to go and steal something sharp or heavy to protect yourself.
Or grab some medical supplies.
That's survival, not crime.
I'll get back as soon as I can.
[somewhere around the 14th-]
Made it out of the jungle and into the jungle temple. This place is full of death traps.
I made it out in one piece, of course.
I'll have to show you the sweet crown I found.
You're going to have to catch me up on what I've missed for the past couple of weeks.
I'm still pretty worried about you, but maybe the monsters have stopped wrecking the city by now.
Even if that's not the case, it's pretty easy to believe in you, and I don't make a habit out of believing in anyone.
Be careful, alright?
I'll be back as soon as I can.
Hey Shouto, where are you?
Are you getting this?
I don't know why I thought I was going to get a signal in the jungle.
Everything's fine over here in the jungle, so don't worry about me.
My boss is here. He learned to fight recently, and I've got Aoi and a new friend, so I'm not too worried.
Be careful, alright? The city's a trainwreck.
Don't hesitate to go and steal something sharp or heavy to protect yourself.
Or grab some medical supplies.
That's survival, not crime.
I'll get back as soon as I can.
[somewhere around the 14th-]
Made it out of the jungle and into the jungle temple. This place is full of death traps.
I made it out in one piece, of course.
I'll have to show you the sweet crown I found.
You're going to have to catch me up on what I've missed for the past couple of weeks.
I'm still pretty worried about you, but maybe the monsters have stopped wrecking the city by now.
Even if that's not the case, it's pretty easy to believe in you, and I don't make a habit out of believing in anyone.
Be careful, alright?
I'll be back as soon as I can.
hey sunshine guess what
i finished a new song written just for you
its mostly piano but some like violin and windchimes thrown in
i thought youd find that kind of fun
anyway i can send it to you now or we can listen to it together later or something
[ the first half of a message 100% meant for chiyo. the other half reads:
whichever you prefer
btw are you into apple picking at all because ive brought it up with a few people and i think it could be pretty fun to like get a group together and go sometime?? ]
i finished a new song written just for you
its mostly piano but some like violin and windchimes thrown in
i thought youd find that kind of fun
anyway i can send it to you now or we can listen to it together later or something
[ the first half of a message 100% meant for chiyo. the other half reads:
whichever you prefer
btw are you into apple picking at all because ive brought it up with a few people and i think it could be pretty fun to like get a group together and go sometime?? ]
[ img received: 43536262.jpg ]
i couldn't sleep again
i feel like i'm awake more than not at this point
but i sat in the yard
and watched the sun rise
but it's still not
i dunno
distracting enough
keep thinking about all the people i lost
rin, anya, and ryoji
i guess rin's here
but he feels like a ghost now
more than before
you see it too, right?
maybe i need a new hobby
think you'd wanna teach me how to play?
i couldn't sleep again
i feel like i'm awake more than not at this point
but i sat in the yard
and watched the sun rise
but it's still not
i dunno
distracting enough
keep thinking about all the people i lost
rin, anya, and ryoji
i guess rin's here
but he feels like a ghost now
more than before
you see it too, right?
maybe i need a new hobby
think you'd wanna teach me how to play?
Tl;dr: Retrospec has decided to fuck me and fuck my life.
i doont kknoow i don tknow i wAnt to thi,,nk this is aall Ju,,st; a dream buut this app just keeps oN fcuk ing. me over and i cant i can t
but i am also worried
would it be a mean thing to say
would it be a mean thing to say
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