Ochako really and truly has to fight with the urge not to reply with that, and takes in a deep and calming breath because, goddamnit, she's trying. Still isn't really sure herself as to why, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯]
one of the ua students ... toga turned into me a few times
You're one of the poor kids she likes, aren't you?
[ sucks to be her, honestly. ]
Didn't think the lot of you goody-goodies would be eager to spread the holiday cheer around to some villains. We gonna act like one big happy family now that we're in someplace new?
unfortunately...yes... but she's getting something, too, you all are.
[Don't think you're special.]
no, of course not, and i'm not stupid enough to think that could change without outside forces being involved. you're still as much my enemy as everyone else is in the league. but i'd still like to do something nice for you all, JUST me, because you are all still people...like me. so let's toss aside our titles for the time being. is there there anything you want or need? that i can actually GET?
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[ this is extremely unexpected—for a many reasons. he doesn't know her, and truthfully has kept his presence in this world rather scarce other than a few contacts with Bakugou Katsuki and All Might. they could've informed their 'colleagues' about Dabi's presence, and the villain really expected as much, but he highly doubts whatever they said would inspire a cold call like this. ]
Sure thing, Uravity-chan. I'll think about it. In the meantime, why don't you tell me about your change of heart?
[Yes, they do communicate. Not perfectly all the time - each person has their own things to deal with most of the time, among the heroes here - but she’s also been keeping an eye on things...that are left unlocked. A little bit of Intel here and there. It’s in her blood, after all - for as nice as Ochako can be, they are still all her enemies.
People, yes, at their core they all are people...but they are still villains.]
There is no change of heart. I still know what SORT of person, what sort of people, you are. And I’m prepared to face you when the time comes.
[This is a conversation she’s had before. And she’s had to steel her resolve.]
Regardless, I would like to do something kind until that time comes, and try to understand you all a little better without taking Heroes and Villains into account. You can call it whatever you like, or think of me however you like, but that’s all it is.
Let me put it this way: I doubt someone from UA would contact me out of the blue unless they wanted something from me.
[ he had been prepared enough to receive demands to stay away or abide the law—that much he could imagine. ]
The realization that the masses surrounding you are people after all doesn't instill a magical sense of obligation towards them. You can understand that people are people and never say a word to their faces. You should be keeping your distance, like the rest of your classmates. Even your teachers. But you chose not to, so now I'm asking why.
Even if I did want something, do you really believe I'd expect you to give it to me so freely?
[Honestly. She's not fucking stupid - Ochako knows a bribe would be considered as much an insult to one of the League as her literally just slapping one of them across the face. Probably more so, actually. But...well, she'd been honest to Shigaraki, and that went relatively well, but at the same time, she...really doesn't want to throw him under the bus here, either.]
You're right. I may work for the populace, but the majority of them I'll never know, or probably see again. But that doesn't stop me from wanting to do nice things for people from time to time - that's just who I am.
But, the truth is, after being here a while I came to realize it's not so bad to simply TALK to some of you. Or listen. And I think I've learned a little bit more by doing so. So maybe this is my way of extending my thanks to you all, I don't know...I'm still trying to understand it myself, actually.
[ honestly, if he'd been told to stay the hell away, he might just go with it; he had little interest in the UA presence on this world up until now. the answer Uravity offers up is curious though, and prompts Dabi immediately to suspect Twice. it would no longer be the first time he's gotten in close to a hero. ]
Well, I can't stop you from talking to anyone else, can I? You should thank the ones helping you come to your realizations. I have no business with anyone here now.
[ and that, implicitly, includes Uravity. but who knows? he has plenty to say when he feels like it. ]
[Not at all a bad guess, and certainly the first to get her foot in the door to actually being willing to talk and listen. Twice definitely has a way of bringing people together. For better or for worse, but this...is going well. Ish.
Better than Ochako anticipated, honestly, given the rocky start...but that’s to be expected. He has his bias and she has hers. That won’t change.]
I will in time, don’t worry. But you are still part of the collective, Dabi-san, so I’m extending it to you as well.
Of course! Food, clothes, or anything specific? Or just a general money card?
[Probably the latter, so Dabi can use it on whatever, whenever he wants. Out of the whole league, he was the hardest to think of anything for, and seems the least interested in...literally everything. This is probably the easiest way to go about this.]
[ but he thinks again about the price of a single lamp or frying pan and discards the idea. he is talking to a high schooler. seems he'll just have to buy everything Shigaraki's shitty apartment is missing on his own after all. ]
[That's...not what she expected. In the slightest. Please hold a moment while Ochako squints at her phone, as if trying to solve a very difficult puzzle. Does he mean like...a toaster? Or a microwave??
...For fuck's sake, can any of these grown ass men fend for themselves? How the hell have they lived this long?! On cup noodle and take out, probably. HEAVY SIGH.]
I can do half and half, if you want, but. Dabi-san... Are you eating well?
I didn't respond to comfort you over your age, kid.
You got your answer. Now you can perform an act of goodwill that will make you feel good about yourself and reinforce your unshakeable faith in heroic deeds. Congratulations.
okok, no worries!! just making sure since I can't fuckin trust dw anymore. 8|
[Ah...there's the absolute shitkicker Ochako expected to see rear his ugly head. Right when she thought, maybe, this conversation was going in the right direction. Sigh.]
You are Impossible. =3=
Yes, I'll feel good about doing something nice, but not because of any heroics or whatever else you're thinking. I actually could care less. But whatever, I can't change your mind either way, so I'm not even going to argue. I'll get you a gift card and make sure it gets to you, Dabi-san. Please be well, and Merry Christmas.
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???
To her formal and well-composed message, he jots back: ]
Right, so...
Do I know you?
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"no. have a nice day".
Ochako really and truly has to fight with the urge not to reply with that, and takes in a deep and calming breath because, goddamnit, she's trying. Still isn't really sure herself as to why, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯]
one of the ua students
...
toga turned into me a few times
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You're one of the poor kids she likes, aren't you?
[ sucks to be her, honestly. ]
Didn't think the lot of you goody-goodies would be eager to spread the holiday cheer around to some villains.
We gonna act like one big happy family now that we're in someplace new?
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unfortunately...yes...
but she's getting something, too, you all are.
[Don't think you're special.]
no, of course not, and i'm not stupid enough to think that could change without outside forces being involved.
you're still as much my enemy as everyone else is in the league.
but i'd still like to do something nice for you all, JUST me, because you are all still people...like me. so let's toss aside our titles for the time being.
is there there anything you want or need? that i can actually GET?
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Sure thing, Uravity-chan. I'll think about it.
In the meantime, why don't you tell me about your change of heart?
Oh right, this is HELLA LOCKED
People, yes, at their core they all are people...but they are still villains.]
There is no change of heart. I still know what SORT of person, what sort of people, you are. And I’m prepared to face you when the time comes.
[This is a conversation she’s had before. And she’s had to steel her resolve.]
Regardless, I would like to do something kind until that time comes, and try to understand you all a little better without taking Heroes and Villains into account. You can call it whatever you like, or think of me however you like, but that’s all it is.
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[ he had been prepared enough to receive demands to stay away or abide the law—that much he could imagine. ]
The realization that the masses surrounding you are people after all doesn't instill a magical sense of obligation towards them. You can understand that people are people and never say a word to their faces. You should be keeping your distance, like the rest of your classmates. Even your teachers.
But you chose not to, so now I'm asking why.
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[Honestly. She's not fucking stupid - Ochako knows a bribe would be considered as much an insult to one of the League as her literally just slapping one of them across the face. Probably more so, actually. But...well, she'd been honest to Shigaraki, and that went relatively well, but at the same time, she...really doesn't want to throw him under the bus here, either.]
You're right. I may work for the populace, but the majority of them I'll never know, or probably see again. But that doesn't stop me from wanting to do nice things for people from time to time - that's just who I am.
But, the truth is, after being here a while I came to realize it's not so bad to simply TALK to some of you. Or listen. And I think I've learned a little bit more by doing so. So maybe this is my way of extending my thanks to you all, I don't know...I'm still trying to understand it myself, actually.
Is that acceptable, Dabi-san?
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Well, I can't stop you from talking to anyone else, can I? You should thank the ones helping you come to your realizations.
I have no business with anyone here now.
[ and that, implicitly, includes Uravity. but who knows? he has plenty to say when he feels like it. ]
Send a gift card. I'm sure that's easy enough.
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Better than Ochako anticipated, honestly, given the rocky start...but that’s to be expected. He has his bias and she has hers. That won’t change.]
I will in time, don’t worry. But you are still part of the collective, Dabi-san, so I’m extending it to you as well.
Of course! Food, clothes, or anything specific? Or just a general money card?
[Probably the latter, so Dabi can use it on whatever, whenever he wants. Out of the whole league, he was the hardest to think of anything for, and seems the least interested in...literally everything. This is probably the easiest way to go about this.]
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[ but he thinks again about the price of a single lamp or frying pan and discards the idea. he is talking to a high schooler. seems he'll just have to buy everything Shigaraki's shitty apartment is missing on his own after all. ]
Nevermind. Something for a drugstore is fine.
why did i never get a notif for this...
...For fuck's sake, can any of these grown ass men fend for themselves? How the hell have they lived this long?! On cup noodle and take out, probably. HEAVY SIGH.]
I can do half and half, if you want, but.
Dabi-san...
Are you eating well?
shakes a fist at notifs
I can't fathom what kind of life you imagine I'm living, but I don't need charity from a kid either way.
they have been utter garbage lately. :| idk if you got mine from the party log?
Better than what you're probably imagining, Dabi-san, but I'm sorry if my assuming you can't cook is wrong.
...
You're not THAT much older than me, probably!!
yes! i haven't gotten to action tags yet but i will hit u all back asap!
You got your answer. Now you can perform an act of goodwill that will make you feel good about yourself and reinforce your unshakeable faith in heroic deeds.
Congratulations.
okok, no worries!! just making sure since I can't fuckin trust dw anymore. 8|
You are
Impossible. =3=
Yes, I'll feel good about doing something nice, but not because of any heroics or whatever else you're thinking. I actually could care less.
But whatever, I can't change your mind either way, so I'm not even going to argue.
I'll get you a gift card and make sure it gets to you, Dabi-san. Please be well, and Merry Christmas.
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not going to argue though? ]
Good choice.