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My name's Shouto Todoroki. I'm a student from UA and a recent arrival to Trench. I wasn't in the other place, Deerington, I think they call it, but I'm supposed to be a Sleeper like them.
[ Not that he understands what that means exactly. Too many questions brew in his head. Too many new experiences, including waking up as a squid in the ocean which disturbs him less than what he's found out about this place. Blood magic. At least that's what it seems to him. He's still grappling with all the information thrown at him and there's conflict in his eyes, not obvious but visible. Unwilling to reveal anymore he leaves it there. He needed to make himself visible in case someone from his world was here and with that accomplished, he falls back to something more mundane and easy to grasp. Besides, he needs a place to sleep. ]
The abandon homes. Someone said we can claim one for our own. Is that true?
[ Not that he understands what that means exactly. Too many questions brew in his head. Too many new experiences, including waking up as a squid in the ocean which disturbs him less than what he's found out about this place. Blood magic. At least that's what it seems to him. He's still grappling with all the information thrown at him and there's conflict in his eyes, not obvious but visible. Unwilling to reveal anymore he leaves it there. He needed to make himself visible in case someone from his world was here and with that accomplished, he falls back to something more mundane and easy to grasp. Besides, he needs a place to sleep. ]
The abandon homes. Someone said we can claim one for our own. Is that true?
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You can call me Shouto.
[ He nods at the name committing it to memory. He's the first person he's met who's like him. New to this place and the old. ]
I haven't claimed a house yet, but I think I'd be living alone. I don't know anyone else. I don't recognize anyone here. That's why I made the post.
What about you? Are you alone too?
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[This feels so much better. Oz's grin comes more easily now. Shouto looks to be his age too, which is exciting. He doesn't have many friends his age.]
You must be pretty responsible. Gil wouldn't even trust me to brew tea on my own. But I did find some people from home... for better and for worse. Can't say this is a place I like seeing a familiar face in, you know?
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I'm a provisional hero. [ He's got his license and everything. ] We have to be responsible. We're in charge of keeping the public safe where I'm from. If you're alone, I can come find you. It's better to stick together than try to whether this out on our own.
I can brew you some tea, if you'd like. [ Since he's not allowed... apparently. ] My bag came with a tea and a tea set to go with it. I don't know why but they got the brand I drink at home.
[ The question earns him a slow nod of agreement. He knows. It's why he put out the post. If they are here, he wants to know about it. ]
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He chuckles and shakes his head;]
You don't need to take care of me, Shouto. I can figure it out. But thank you! [The fact he recognizes the brand of tea, though? That's something that Oz is filing away for future consideration.]
Buuut I'm also trying to find a place for my comrades to live in. Maybe we can look together? Some of the houses look like they'll fall apart. This place sure is creepy!
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[ Shouto's surprised he's already made friends so fast, but he's glad he's not on his own. It gives him one less thing to worry about. ]
There's no modern homes here. I've looked around and most of them are in bad shape.
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[Though Oz is still hesitant to ask to live with his friends from home. There is so much to unpack there... He realizes that he's quite useless and would be a heavy burden.]
Not modern, huh? That's funny, because some of the architecture looks pretty normal to me... Not to say you're wrong! We must come from really different places, is all~.
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The architecture reminds me of the castles from the Edo Period in Japan. Those are old but in good shape. Maybe the houses aren't well kept here.
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Hmm, you might be on to something there. Or maybe there aren't enough people to keep them nice? Either way! Finding a safe one might be a hassle, huh? Want to check them out together?
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[ It takes him all of two seconds to think about the offer before he's nodding. ]
Two sets of eyes are better than one. I can meet you where you are if you'd like.
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[Or does Shouto long for housemates? Oz can't imagine wanting to be alone.]
That would be great. My bunny friend has shown me that we can teleport? Those lil'guys in the bag can help. Why don't we try to pick the same spot? [And meet each other halfway, he'd say, like equals.]
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[ He's used to his dorm room now. Better than the inner house he spent his childhood in, separated from his siblings. If it's just him, a small place is all he needs.
He peers down at his bag where the tiny zombie lies in wait. It's not wailing now, but if he opens the bag it'll start to make noise. It's an odd thing, traveling by lamp. He's done it twice now, and both times it's felt strange, but it is the fastest way to travel here. ]
What location do you want to meet?
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I haven't been there before but if it's a heavily trafficked area then it's likely safe. It's a good place to start, I can meet you there now if you're ready.
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[He's getting used to the creepy lamp friends.]
I'll see you in a minute!
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Can I use you one more time?
[ He asks, feeling as if he should. The creature keeps moaning but sways back and forth in a steady movement that he takes to mean he has no real objection with its movements calm but gloomy. ]
Right.
[ Todoroki gently takes him out and begins the process of traveling by lamplight again. Soon three swaying skeleton-like figures join the first and Todoroki gets swept up in the magic arriving at the destination a few minutes after his talk with Oz. Giving himself a moment to process the abrupt change of scenery with newly minted sounds and smells is a little overwhelming. He looks around searching for a head of blonde hair as he steps away from his spot of arrival to search for him. ]