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005 Video; UN: Filledwithsunshine

[It's not entirely obvious when Snow White starts up the video, just how much pain she is in. She's still smiling but it's a bit more subdued. She's even paler (somehow) than she usually is. She also has a bandage on her neck. Her animal friends around her are deeply concerned, watching her carefully and Faramund, her giant stag is staying pressed against her side as if supporting her to stay upright.]

Why hello everyone!

My goodness, wasn't that jungle such an interesting place! I've never seen some of the animals there before! They were so nice, though. [Snow had struggled in the jungle not because of the animals but because of the pain she's currently in just for existing. But her pain tolerance, despite her appearance, is ridiculously high.]

Oh, but! That isn't why I'm speaking with you all.

I'm sure we've all noticed those terribly large blood boils coming up all over the place. And while the bloodhounds are doing a marvelous job getting rid of them, well there is just SO many of them the poor things can't get to all of them. Not that they don't try, of course. [Snow being Snow is yes, slowly befriending them.]

So, I'm going to tell you how I get blood out of clothing! And walls, and floors, and furniture, and windows, and really anything else! Especially since the blood splatters don't smell very nice. [That's one way of putting it.]

Thankfully, getting blood off the walls and floor are the easiest to clean with a good strong brush and bucket of scented soap! But I do know the rest can be very tricky.

So if you would like any help, please let me know. Blood in on fabriced furniture can be especially tricky.

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...Hydrogen peroxide. I remember my mom using that.

[ He gives a small nod. When Midoriya was a small kid, he would get more bumps and scrapes at the playground than the other children. Snow isn't the only person here who knows how to get blood out of things, though it seems Snow is better suited for large jobs.

Midoriya is similarly subdued with a low quiet voice, lacking his usual expressive faces. No longer wide-eyed, he wears his new restfulness unconsciously. This is him now.

But he's still the same at his core. Despite the healed-over scrapes on his jawline and roughness to his damaged hair, he still hones in on someone who looks like she's having a rough time. ]

How are you, Snow White-san? And Faramund-san and everyone? I'm sorry, I've been out of town for a little while.

IZUKU! Izuku you're alright! Oh thank goodness! Your friend, Todoroki, does he know? Should I tell him? My animal friends were looking all over for you too!

Oh but... I don't think I've ever heard of hydrogen peroxide. Do they have it here?

Ae you... [She presses her lips together.] Izuku, what happened?

It's fine. Everything's all right now. He found me. I didn't know you were looking for me too. I'm sorry I worried you and your friends.

[ His smile is gentle and sweet, the way he looks at a friend, but not as bright. There are still ragged shadows around his eyes and a pale, papery quality to his freckled skin. ]

It might go under a different name since we're in a different world. It's the stuff that foams but doesn't sting. If you can find a Sleeper who runs a drug store, or an apothecary, they might know.

[ He presses his lips together pensively and says quietly, ]

After the Leviathan battle, my Corruption was very severe. I left because I didn't want to hurt anyone.

Well of course I was looking for you, we're friends, aren't we? And you went missing!

No, I'm afraid I don't know that trick, but I will ask Varian for some, he knows so much about chemicals!

But I thought Corruption only got worse when you're alone, not better.

[ A lot happened, including people being missing because they died, and he wouldn't blame anyone for forgetting him. But apparently a lot of people didn't. More than he thought. He feels warm at that. It's purely psychological, but his aches almost ease. ]

It was really bad. I was too afraid of hurting people. I thought I could lessen it on my own.

Did you lessen it on your own? You said "I thought I could" so I can only guess that isn't what happened.

Yeah. It didn't work, or at least, it wasn't enough. You weren't the only one trying to, uh, track me down.

[ It sounds both less and more like he was an escaped animal. ]

But after that... What happened with you?

[ He eyebrows knit with concern. He wouldn't be so direct, but Snow White has been direct with him before. ]

Yes, I know. Your friend Todoroki was asking for help in finding you.

Izuku, you can't really think we wouldn't have wanted to help.

Happened to me? What do you mean, you mean right now?

Yes, recently.

[ His concerned expression doesn't change. His hand moves into frame, hesitating before not-quite-pointing at the pale, subdued princess on his screen who seems to reflect some of his own dimmed light. ]

Oh, well, personally, I'm in monumental pain every time I move, though I don't know why. And I woke up this morning with a small pool of blood on my pillow, neck, and nightgown.

That's what caused all of this, you see, the blood. It's what made me think of offering to help get blood out of other things.

I've felt the aches too. I think it's a Warmblood thing. I'm used to pain, but it's hard to get stuff done.

But--Was it your blood? [ This is really more important??? ]

Oh my! I didn't know it was something to do with our blood type. How unfortunate! That means this won't go away for some time, I suppose.

Hmm? Oh yes, I have a bitemark wound on my neck. That's where it came from.

[ Why does she keep getting bitten??? He asks briskly, as training dictates, ]

Have you called a Blood Minister? They'll need to identify the bite.

A blood minister? Goodness whyever would I? [Snow "my pains and aches and injuries are only for me to deal with" White still doesn't really understand that she should go and visit doctors.]

I've cleaned and bandaged the wound. What else could they do about the matter, Izuku?

Remember when I took you to the Lumenarium? It's like that. You might like to know what bit you so you know what to look out for, like an infestation or something, and how to care for it.

You think they'll know what bit me? I can tell you it wasn't any animal. But... well, if they can tell me that, I suppose I should go.

You don't think they'll be too busy for something as little as a bite wound?

I dunno, I think they're actually kind of interested in that stuff. Comes with researching Beasts, I guess. I'd go with you, but I think... that might not be safe, being seen with me... I'm still trying to figure it out, how to be more covert with my Hero stuff.

Not... being seen with you? Izuku whatever do you mean? Why wouldn't it be safe?

Uh--

[ He avoids her eyes. ]

Well, you know, sometimes Heroes fight people to protect others... but then, that makes enemies. So I've been thinking I should be more careful with my friends. And you should be more careful about talking about me.

[ It's kind of sad, in a way, being careful like this. Snow White is so trusting. ]

O-O-Oh... [Her voice is soft, small, and not nearly as confident as it usually is.

But, she merely smiles, closing her eyes in case they look like they're watering. She keeps her smile on.]

Alright, I understand. People weren't allowed to acknowledge me at all when I was growing up unless they were willing to face punishment by the queen.

I- I do understand. It's okay. You need to do what will keep you safe, Izuku.

We don't... we don't have to see one another anymore, alright? Or talk to one another.

I'm really very used to it. It's- it's okay.

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[ He grabs his Omni with both hands in sudden desperation, but it's not the same as a hug. It's just not. ]

No, not like that! Please don't--We can still be friends! I can't imagine being without my friends--

[ Like when he lost the majority of them when he arrived here in Deer Country and was consumed with grief. Making friends at UA after not having any for so long made him realize how lonely it is. ]

I just meant that in public it might not be safe to be seen with me. I'm trying to keep you safe. We just might have to meet inside or I can cover my face or something.

I don't- I don't understand. We can still be friends but we can't be seen together in public?

Izuku... [Her tone, which has always been gentle, becomes more so.] I've lived my entire life not being safe because I existed. I'm very used to it. And if my stepmother comes here, then it goes right back to just that. But I don't want you to feel like you're putting me in danger.

I will do what you ask, it's just... I don't know what it is you're asking of me.

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[ He cradles his Omni like a baby bird and says quietly, ]

I'm not sure either to be honest. I've never done this before. I can't help thinking this is how the old vigilantes did it, with secret identities and everything, but it's been generations since things were that bad. My name and face are already known anyway.

Who my friends are is one secret I can try to keep, at least for a little while. I'm scared my friends will be targeted. I'm...

[ He looks away again to chase off some phantom fear with lips pressed tightly together. ]

Being scared to lose those you love just shows how much you love them, Izuku. And I am very glad you care for me so much as to be worried about my safety. I've never had that before the dwarfs and here.

But even now, you can't keep me safe, and I don't say that to be mean. It's just that... I didn't befriend you, so you could protect me from every little thing, Izuku.

But I know how scary it is to feel like you're the cause of harm to others. [She absolutely understands.] But it is so terribly unfair to blame yourself for the actions of another.

[ He looks down, eyes dull and pleading, barely holding it together. ]

I can't protect you from everything. I mean, look what just happened to you. I just want to do my best where I can. Please let me. And please, where you can, be careful. I know there are still ways you can take care of yourself and look out for yourself.

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