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[wannasmash]

Good morning, everyone. [ said a polite but hesitant young man's voice offscreen. ] I might have a problem. Does anyone know how to sew?

[ The Omni hovered over a freshly laundered dark green jumpsuit. There were rips in the side where something with long nails or claws had scratched through. ]

I know it's bad, but this means a lot to me. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out in time for the festival. Thank you very much.

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[blackmothwings]

You're most welcome. It looks like a simple job to me, so it shouldn't take me too long.

[Look who is super confident in her abilities! She's been patching up clothes since she was a child, so she has every right to be confident.]

I must ask... what manner of creature did you encounter? I do hope you're all right.

[She sounds so disconnected and aloof, and it isn't even intentional.]

[wannasmash]

[ He bows in thanks, almost hitting his head on the Omni. Definitely feeling like he's being interrogated after coming out of the school nurse's office for the umpteenth time. Mr. Aizawa has a habit of asking questions calmly but giving the impression that there will be serious consequences for anyone fooling around.

Midoriya tells her what he told Prufrock's Hunters. ]

It was more like a person, really. A girl with long hair, maybe a little younger than me, but dead-looking and very strong. Like right out of a vintage horror movie.

The tides got unusually strong and threw me into the city's water system, which connects into a well. That well has a Qu--I mean, a power-cancelling effect. She was there, and tried to hurt us pretty badly with her jagged nails. She's very good at climbing.

[blackmothwings]

[Lucille listens closely, her stoic mask cracking ever so slightly as he tells his story. What he tells her does indeed sound frightening, and his description of the events that unfolded is a good one. It's enough to paint a clear picture in her mind of what happened to him.]

Goodness, that does sound rather terrible. I'm sorry that you had to endure such a dreadful ordeal, poor thing. I hope you're okay after all that madness.

[wannasmash]

[ He's touched that she's asking after his well-being. But more than that, he's observant enough to see where her emotion slips through. He smiles to reassure her. He feels like he's been doing a lot of that lately. ]

Oh no, I'm alright. Don't worry about me. A hero has to be ready for anything. I just figured you wanted to know more about... whatever she was.

[blackmothwings]

I wish I had answers for you in regards to your encounter. I've never seen such a beastly thing, myself. But this city holds many secrets within it that have yet to be unveiled.

[She doesn't return the smile, but she allows her features to soften just a little bit.]

[wannasmash]

It's OK, I don't expect people to know what hangs around in the sewers.

[ That would be pretty weird. ]

Unless... you're an expert on those kinds of things?

[ So glad he didn't call it weird out loud. ]

[blackmothwings]

I'm not.

[She says this very quickly, like she's almost offended by the suggestion.]

I don't make a habit of exploring the sewers. But I do know someone who... probably does.

[wannasmash]

[ Oh crap, that's what he gets for assuming. He almost breaks into a sweat. ]

Is this person a Hunter? I hear they protect the city...

[blackmothwings]

He's not a hunter. At least, I don't believe so. But it would not surprise me if he's... stumbled into the sewers by accident on at least one occasion.

[Luci has some odd friends...]

His name is Charlie. He might have seen something down there.

[wannasmash]

I haven't met a Charlie, but stumbling around there sounds pretty dangerous for him to be doing. Is he OK?

[blackmothwings]

[She asks that question ALL the time.]

I agree, it is dangerous. But he seems fearless. I... should probably check on him, now that you mention it.

[wannasmash]

[ Welp... ]

That doesn't sound good... I'm glad he's got a friend who checks on him at least. I won't keep you. Just tell me when and where to bring my jumpsuit later.

[blackmothwings]

Would this afternoon suit you?

You can bring it to my home. Allow me to send you the address.

[She sends through the address plus a photo of the house -- a black Victorian mansion.]

[wannasmash]

[ What passes for addresses in Trench is pretty confusing, but he thinks he can manage with what she's given him. ]

Yes! I'll see you later then.