[ ochako isn’t much of a reader, but it’d be nice for those that are. or maybe just to have references for things, like first aid or other things they might soon forget. ]
I dunno, though, it seems like all there really is to do here right now is explore. And that’s fine and all, but what are we supposed to do after we’ve seen everything?
Yeah, we did! I think Archer-san had a good idea with suggesting self-defense lessons, but since not everyone will take him up on that, we'll need to find some kind of backup plan, right? Like... what to do if the lockouts happen again.
If the new rules are right, it'll only happen on Thursdays, right? So maybe we should try to make sure everyone has a partner or something, so they're not alone if they get locked out.
I think that sounds like an excellent idea - though I hope this weekend passes without incident [lmao] we should try to be as prepared with those buddies as possible.
I do, too. But just in case... I wonder if there’s a way to make sure no one gets left out. There’s so many of us here, if we weren’t paying attention, it could be easy to miss someone.
soo-won is making his rounds. as he does, he seems to have a tray and on that tray is a pot of tea, a few empty cups, aaaand a bottle of whiskey
though as he approaches ochako, compared to everyone else, it seems that the sense of calm that washes over him is tempered by only a slight sight of apprehension]
... it's been a while since we talked just us, hasn't it?
[ though she's emanating an equal sense of unease at his approach, there is an undercurrent of surprise at feeling it mirrored back at her. but then, maybe that's to be expected, considering...
there's a small spike of guilt, tempered almost immediately by some sort of resolution. ochako doesn't smile like she might for others, but neither is she backing away from soo-won. ]
[he seems to almost be taking inventory of the emotions shared between them - before he offers up a smile, gentle and softly amused. his feelings reflect the same]
... you still feel bad for what happened, don't you?
I'd intended on giving you some space but... I wanted to assure you that I truly don't blame you, or have any ill feelings toward what happened.
[and that - rings through, crystal clear and sincere]
[ quiet stretches between them for a long moment as ochako considers her answer. when she does speak, it's slow, as if she's still carefully trying to choose her words. ]
I don't think I'll ever stop feeling bad for it, even if neither you or Xie Lian-san blame us for it... because I still want to be a hero, and heroes are supposed to help people, not harm them.
[ there's a little uncertainty in the air as she chews on the inside of her cheek, but the resolve doesn't waver. ]
I still think that maybe things could have turned out differently. [ ochako takes a breath, a little unsteady. ] But someone told me that choosing to save someone means living with a lot of pain, but that it's how we choose to move forward that makes us stronger. So... even if that feeling never goes away, it's worth carrying if it means I can still help someone else, in the future.
[ . . . . . it means living with a lot of pain, does it? soo-won seems to let those words rattle in his head for a moment, before a sense of understanding and compassion settles in his chest. well, it's not as though he can deny that.]
.... then I think it's only a testament then to your kind heart. I'm afraid that what you did... it was the correct choice, given the situation - else you and Archer could've been harmed worse.
So I'm relieved you made that choice.
If only so that you could continue to help more people - because I'm also certain that you will. There are people who need you, and your steps forward will only bring you closer to saving them.
[ it's hard not to think about how it could have been avoided. would they have been healed anyway, if ochako hadn't used those serums? was all of that - the fights, the revivals, the killing - could it have been avoided? was it all for nothing?
none of them have answers for those questions. still, they continue to echo in the back of her mind. ]
I'm just glad that it wasn't permanent. You and Xie Lian-san... you've both helped everyone here so much already. It'd be a lot harder without you.
[wishing doesn't get you very far he thinks - but it's just a sign of her kind heart, isn't it? still, he just offers a gentle smile at that.]
Mm.... it's always difficult to lose anyone here. But I'm still happy that I'm here, and I'm glad that you and Archer did your best to help us through everything.
I only wish that there was a way to heal your injuries as well. Are you doing alright?
Everyone's been helping me take care of all the injuries well, so it's just waiting for it to heal now. [ . . . ] Kind of makes me miss having Recovery Girl nearby, though.
[he tilts his head a little bit at that - before he smiles easily]
Mm, I am. I've taken to reading and learning medical practices so that I can look after myself and not add to Archer's load. It's almost been a bit fun?
The school nurse. Her quirk lets her heal just about anything in no time at all.
[ she smiles back, not perfectly at ease, but... better, maybe. ]
I know what you mean. I asked Archer-san to teach me, so I could help him if more people get injured, too. We could use more people that know those things.
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week 1, monday
Hi, Soo-won-san. [ offering him a friendly smile! ] Did you come to see all the new places, too? This garden's pretty interesting, huh?
this is the second time someone's used this gif for an image and i love it
It is! I can't say I've ever seen plants of this variety before, but maybe we can bring something back for dinner.
[no]
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[ don’t encourage this ]
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[there's a laugh]
Though I suppose we're all a bit busy for too much reading time, too.
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[ ochako isn’t much of a reader, but it’d be nice for those that are. or maybe just to have references for things, like first aid or other things they might soon forget. ]
I dunno, though, it seems like all there really is to do here right now is explore. And that’s fine and all, but what are we supposed to do after we’ve seen everything?
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[he wants one so bad]
Though I did want to talk with you on the topic of trying to ensure safety for more people. We touched on it briefly on Saturday, didn't we?
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If the new rules are right, it'll only happen on Thursdays, right? So maybe we should try to make sure everyone has a partner or something, so they're not alone if they get locked out.
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I think that sounds like an excellent idea - though I hope this weekend passes without incident [lmao] we should try to be as prepared with those buddies as possible.
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week 2, post-trial
after all that
soo-won is making his rounds. as he does, he seems to have a tray and on that tray is a pot of tea, a few empty cups, aaaand a bottle of whiskey
though as he approaches ochako, compared to everyone else, it seems that the sense of calm that washes over him is tempered by only a slight sight of apprehension]
... it's been a while since we talked just us, hasn't it?
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[ though she's emanating an equal sense of unease at his approach, there is an undercurrent of surprise at feeling it mirrored back at her. but then, maybe that's to be expected, considering...
there's a small spike of guilt, tempered almost immediately by some sort of resolution. ochako doesn't smile like she might for others, but neither is she backing away from soo-won. ]
It has been a while. Sorry about that.
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... you still feel bad for what happened, don't you?
I'd intended on giving you some space but... I wanted to assure you that I truly don't blame you, or have any ill feelings toward what happened.
[and that - rings through, crystal clear and sincere]
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I don't think I'll ever stop feeling bad for it, even if neither you or Xie Lian-san blame us for it... because I still want to be a hero, and heroes are supposed to help people, not harm them.
[ there's a little uncertainty in the air as she chews on the inside of her cheek, but the resolve doesn't waver. ]
I still think that maybe things could have turned out differently. [ ochako takes a breath, a little unsteady. ] But someone told me that choosing to save someone means living with a lot of pain, but that it's how we choose to move forward that makes us stronger. So... even if that feeling never goes away, it's worth carrying if it means I can still help someone else, in the future.
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.... then I think it's only a testament then to your kind heart. I'm afraid that what you did... it was the correct choice, given the situation - else you and Archer could've been harmed worse.
So I'm relieved you made that choice.
If only so that you could continue to help more people - because I'm also certain that you will. There are people who need you, and your steps forward will only bring you closer to saving them.
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[ it's hard not to think about how it could have been avoided. would they have been healed anyway, if ochako hadn't used those serums? was all of that - the fights, the revivals, the killing - could it have been avoided? was it all for nothing?
none of them have answers for those questions. still, they continue to echo in the back of her mind. ]
I'm just glad that it wasn't permanent. You and Xie Lian-san... you've both helped everyone here so much already. It'd be a lot harder without you.
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Mm.... it's always difficult to lose anyone here. But I'm still happy that I'm here, and I'm glad that you and Archer did your best to help us through everything.
I only wish that there was a way to heal your injuries as well. Are you doing alright?
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[ she's been shot in the past week, but sure. ]
Everyone's been helping me take care of all the injuries well, so it's just waiting for it to heal now. [ . . . ] Kind of makes me miss having Recovery Girl nearby, though.
What about you? You're still healing okay?
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[he tilts his head a little bit at that - before he smiles easily]
Mm, I am. I've taken to reading and learning medical practices so that I can look after myself and not add to Archer's load. It's almost been a bit fun?
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[ she smiles back, not perfectly at ease, but... better, maybe. ]
I know what you mean. I asked Archer-san to teach me, so I could help him if more people get injured, too. We could use more people that know those things.