[ and true to word, she's knocking on his door in the next fifteen minutes or so. slung on her arm is her tote bag, with her garment project inside just in case they do get the chance to work on it. ]
[She doesn't have to wait long for the door to open, Izuku smiling brightly at her while he ushers her inside.]
Here, we can talk in the kitchen. [There's cloth and other sewing materials spread out on the table there, but he's pushed some of it aside to make room for her.] What were you working on, Zelda-san?
Ah, mine's not as useful as what you're making. [There's a little smile tugging at his lips, though.]
They're just little stuffed animals. I've been practicing so I can make gifts for my friends' birthdays. [He shuffles some material out of the way so he can tug something out--it's a rabbit! Kind of lopsided, and the stitching isn't very neat, but still recognizable.]
Oh! How adorable. [ such a cute rabbit, no matter how the stitching looks. ] What a kind sentiment. It's a shame we don't have a proper calendar yet to keep track.
[ she doesn't know how her birthday would translate to this realm, but it's between the cold and warm seasons. it was too warm when she arrived here for it to be anywhere close to her birthday. ]
Are you only working on rabbits or will there be other animals?
It'd be nice if we could find ways to celebrate everyone else's birthdays while we're here, too. Right now, I'm just going by the date we left back home and adding the days we spend here onto it. [He smiles wistfully.] I'm pretty sure it doesn't match up with this place, but I wanted to do something anyway. It's...my first year of being friends with them.
[His first year of having friends at all. But! He's getting a little melancholy here, so Izuku shakes it off and turns his attention back to the rabbit.]
I've tried working on other ones, too! Mostly sheep and cats.
[ her smile softens, his endearing personality shining through. she's always been weak to those who show love for their friends. ]
If you ever need any help, you can let me know. I've never made stuffed animals, but I'm good with a needle and thread. [ and with such noble intent, how can she not offering herself up to his cause?
her eyes dart and she catches sight of a free chair, which she walks over to sit at with a soft huff. ]
So you said you wanted to speak with me about something?
[Zelda, so kind. It's hard not to smile warmly at her when she's offering her help like that, so that's exactly what he does.] I might need it um, later on. [With a soft huff of laughter, he ducks his head.] It might take me a while to get more skilled, but I'd like to eventually making clothes, too, like you are.
Oh, yeah! About the color. [This is important, so Izuku sets the material down for a moment.] I was wondering if it might be worth it, to go into the forest and track down the shadows that live in there. Both times we encountered them, they've stolen color from someone.
[ ah yes, she remembers their talk about it now. she crosses her legs and leans back into the chair, humming quietly as she contemplates. ]
I don't think it's a bad idea so long as there's a plan to it. I've never dealt with them the way you did, so you can speak to the risks better. I suppose the first question would be to consider the benefit to tracking them down. Do you have something in mind?
It's not exactly a plan yet. [Izuku mimics her, leaning back in the chair slightly.] I wanted to talk to you first, to see what you thought, too.
When the shadows came into town, they were able to mimic our voices. The first time we went into the forest as groups, the shadows one group ran into spoke to them, too.
[His voice lowers. He's not quite in full rambling mode, thankfully, and though he speaks quickly, it's still at least audible unlike when he mutters to himself.] I was just thinking, if we could find them in the forest and get them to communicate with us, there's a lot we could learn from them. If they take color from us, wouldn't that mean there's a chance they know what happened to the town? Someone I knew was able to talk to them before, but...the thing is, I'm not sure if either of us would be able to get the shadows to do the same for us. [Considering Ryoji's nature and all.]
[ speaking with the shadows isn't an idea she thought of, and it unsettles her truthfully. dark forces like them and her have never mixed, but she can recognizes her biases. she's made friends with people she would have never even thought to in town, so she tries to take izuku's idea with a fresh mind. it's... not easy for her, but she'll try. ]
Do you know why the shadows talked with this person? I'm... assuming they are no longer in the realm anymore, if you're not approaching them with this idea already.
[ not a great sign of things. her eyes wander down and she looks at her right hand, lips thinning in contemplation. ]
I can't claim to know its effectiveness against the shadows, but I have a power of my own. One that seals darkness, comparable to a holy light. If things get out of hand, I can make my best attempt to stop them that way.
[ if they truly are a force of darkness, it would work in theory. but theory doesn't do a whole lot in the heat of a real battle. ]
It's... pretty likely they'll still attack us, yeah.
[It doesn't take much for Izuku to read her expression.]
Do you think it's worth the risk? He hesitates, and adds--] Normally, I wouldn't suggest something like this, but I'm getting the feeling that anything we want to learn will come with some kind of risk now.
[ and while there is pause before she says it, there is no hesitation in her tone. it's firm and determined as one must be when speaking of dangerous matters. ]
I believe as long as the right people go, with a skill set that can overcome a dangerous mission, then the risks will be mitigated naturally. Even if dangerous, there are mysteries in the forest and surely answers too. This realm is clearly not just the size of this town alone.
Hm. I don't have a lot of thought as to who else at this moment...
[ there are plenty of capable people here, but for this task it should be a smaller group in case something goes wrong. and while she knows people who would be interested, she hesitates to throw out names. ]
...If I think of someone later I can let you know.
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Unfortunately no. Despite best efforts made, my power cannot remove the taint that's causing the lack of color in the world.
[ still, she tries every so often in case something has changed. no such luck. ]
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Actually, I was wondering if you'd be willing to meet up with me later to talk about something?
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I'm doing some sewing right now, but I can take a break. Should I go to your place?
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And we can work on our sewing together if you'd like. I've been practicing, too.
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I'll get ready to come over. See you soon.
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Izuku, it's Zelda!
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Here, we can talk in the kitchen. [There's cloth and other sewing materials spread out on the table there, but he's pushed some of it aside to make room for her.] What were you working on, Zelda-san?
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[ it's sad and colorless but it's been keeping her mildly warmer. sadly it isn't a very thick cloth. you make do with what you have. ]
Shiho asked me for one, which is good because we're similar sized. What about you? You have a lot out right now.
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They're just little stuffed animals. I've been practicing so I can make gifts for my friends' birthdays. [He shuffles some material out of the way so he can tug something out--it's a rabbit! Kind of lopsided, and the stitching isn't very neat, but still recognizable.]
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[ she doesn't know how her birthday would translate to this realm, but it's between the cold and warm seasons. it was too warm when she arrived here for it to be anywhere close to her birthday. ]
Are you only working on rabbits or will there be other animals?
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[His first year of having friends at all. But! He's getting a little melancholy here, so Izuku shakes it off and turns his attention back to the rabbit.]
I've tried working on other ones, too! Mostly sheep and cats.
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If you ever need any help, you can let me know. I've never made stuffed animals, but I'm good with a needle and thread. [ and with such noble intent, how can she not offering herself up to his cause?
her eyes dart and she catches sight of a free chair, which she walks over to sit at with a soft huff. ]
So you said you wanted to speak with me about something?
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Oh, yeah! About the color. [This is important, so Izuku sets the material down for a moment.] I was wondering if it might be worth it, to go into the forest and track down the shadows that live in there. Both times we encountered them, they've stolen color from someone.
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I don't think it's a bad idea so long as there's a plan to it. I've never dealt with them the way you did, so you can speak to the risks better. I suppose the first question would be to consider the benefit to tracking them down. Do you have something in mind?
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When the shadows came into town, they were able to mimic our voices. The first time we went into the forest as groups, the shadows one group ran into spoke to them, too.
[His voice lowers. He's not quite in full rambling mode, thankfully, and though he speaks quickly, it's still at least audible unlike when he mutters to himself.] I was just thinking, if we could find them in the forest and get them to communicate with us, there's a lot we could learn from them. If they take color from us, wouldn't that mean there's a chance they know what happened to the town? Someone I knew was able to talk to them before, but...the thing is, I'm not sure if either of us would be able to get the shadows to do the same for us. [Considering Ryoji's nature and all.]
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Do you know why the shadows talked with this person? I'm... assuming they are no longer in the realm anymore, if you're not approaching them with this idea already.
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[A frown tugs at his lips.] That didn't stop them from stealing his color either, though.
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[ not a great sign of things. her eyes wander down and she looks at her right hand, lips thinning in contemplation. ]
I can't claim to know its effectiveness against the shadows, but I have a power of my own. One that seals darkness, comparable to a holy light. If things get out of hand, I can make my best attempt to stop them that way.
[ if they truly are a force of darkness, it would work in theory. but theory doesn't do a whole lot in the heat of a real battle. ]
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[It doesn't take much for Izuku to read her expression.]
Do you think it's worth the risk? He hesitates, and adds--] Normally, I wouldn't suggest something like this, but I'm getting the feeling that anything we want to learn will come with some kind of risk now.
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[ and while there is pause before she says it, there is no hesitation in her tone. it's firm and determined as one must be when speaking of dangerous matters. ]
I believe as long as the right people go, with a skill set that can overcome a dangerous mission, then the risks will be mitigated naturally. Even if dangerous, there are mysteries in the forest and surely answers too. This realm is clearly not just the size of this town alone.
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[The nod he gives her is just as determined.]
Who else do you think should go with us? If you have anyone in mind.
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[ there are plenty of capable people here, but for this task it should be a smaller group in case something goes wrong. and while she knows people who would be interested, she hesitates to throw out names. ]
...If I think of someone later I can let you know.