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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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[ 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.

Edited 2022-04-24 04:59 (UTC)

[ 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.

Edited 2022-04-24 07:36 (UTC)

[ 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.

I don't know how much I enjoy the idea of your protection meaning we can barely spend time together as friends.

But... if it will make you feel better, very well.

It will. [ It will assuage the clawing fear inside him, maybe. ] I'll try to think of more ways we can just hang out inside or somewhere outside but safer. I know I can't just hide away alone.

[ He shakes his head to dispel how this topic makes him feel. ]

You will get that bite looked at, right?

[She sighs and nods.] Alright, Izuku.

[Yeah, no, she absolutely hates what he's proposing but she doesn't argue. She reaches up to put a hand to the bandage, even though the movement is painful.]

Someone is coming by to look at it properly.

[ He's so relieved that tears spring to his eyes. They threaten at the corners, and he hurriedly wipes them away. ]

That's good. [ he says in a constricted voice after too many moments. ] I'm glad. You uh-- [ he sniffs wetly ] can't just do everything yourself. I think Faramir-san would agree.

[ And isn't that just what everyone's been telling him... ]

[She sees the tears and lets out a soft breath. Oh, she... she doesn't like this at all, but she doesn't know how to argue against him.]

I will try, Izuku, it's hard to remember sometimes.

[ It's a feedback loop of tears. He should go. ]

I know. I'm new at this too. Please just do your best. Take care. Message me if you need anything.

But if I message you, will you be able to come? I would have to make sure it's not in public, wouldn't I?

If you're at home, it's no problem.

And if it's an emergency, it doesn't matter. I'll come. I won't let this get in the way of hero work.

[Hero work, not friendship? She doesn't say anything, merely smiling at him to ease his concerns.]

You don't need to worry, Izuku. I'll be alright. I always am.

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