[Izuku sets his spoon in the bowl so he can lean over to open his satchel, carefully rummaging around inside until he pulls out a smooth, clear bottle that he places on the table between them. It's a potion, though it's contents are a cool light blue and almost a bit murky. It seems to have the consistency of slightly thickened cream, shifting inside when Izuku turns it. There are dots of different colors in it as well, suggesting that some different herbs and things must have been ground up and put inside.]
This is a cooling salve that I studied up on during my lessons. It should help cool you down when it starts getting warm again soon, and it lasts for a few hours. I made it by myself without any help.
[Izuku smiles just slightly as he returns to the curry that Katsuki so graciously made for him even though he could have just let Izuku starve, cruelly. He's perfectly happy sitting in the kitchen eating with him though, glad to give him someone to spend his birthday with instead of wiling it away alone in his room.
It's nice. Izuku thinks it's the first birthday of his he's spent with Katsuki like this in years.]
[ Since Izuku shuts up, they probably have a decent dinner. Katsuki's never much for small talk so he prefers it this way, although he doesn't intend to linger.
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So, predictably, this of course pisses Katsuki off because what doesn't - ]
Haaah? You think I need you defending me?!
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No, I just...I don't know, okay? I don't know what happened. It just came out of nowhere and took over.
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[ Wait. He pauses, scowling. ]
We are not having people insult me just so you can throw a hissy fit and actually use your powers.
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It's n-not specifically that anyway! [...he thinks.] It's just...strong bursts of emotion, I think? And me getting mad is the strongest there is...
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You almost never get mad.
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[Almost never. Seems like most of the time when he does it's always Katsuki related, isn't it...]
I guess it just has to happen naturally, somehow. Forcing it hasn't worked so far.
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Yeah, Izuku tends to get angry in very specific situations. ]
But it's probably connected to emotions.
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Mm...honestly, I'm just glad that my Quirk hasn't been doing anything new while I'm here. I don't know how I'd deal with it without All Might...
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What the fuck am I, then?
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I- of course I'd go to you about it, but...if it's something new, neither of us would have any idea how to handle it. You know?
[At least All Might is more than passingly familiar with the other holders.
How did Izuku trying to give him a birthday present turn into a conversation about him, he wonders...]
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I'd have a better idea than you!
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You're probably right.
[But it's also easier to just agree as Izuku spoons more curry into his mouth, relishing the familiar taste even if it's not quite exact.]
By the way, Kacchan...I was looking for you because I have something to give you.
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[ He almost got out of this birthday without anything... ]
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This is a cooling salve that I studied up on during my lessons. It should help cool you down when it starts getting warm again soon, and it lasts for a few hours. I made it by myself without any help.
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Are you trying to handicap me?
[ what ]
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Actually...I thought it might help you sleep in the summer, since this castle doesn't really have modern air conditioning.
[Katsuki is going to be VERY hot.]
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But Katsuki's eyes narrow. ]
You were thinking about me sleeping???
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N-not- specifically?? You don't have to use it then, just...whenever you need it!
[Its your god damn birthday accept your present without being difficult]
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My Quirk needs me to run hot!
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[GEE KATSUKI way to make him feel like he gave you a sucky present...he's almost tempted to take it back.]
M...sorry, I- maybe you can use it for something else.
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Tch! I guess I have to take it.
[ Sorry Deku he doesn't do thanks ]
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O-oh, well...I guess so, yeah. I thought it'd be nice to make something for your birthday, so...happy birthday, Kacchan.
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Maybe it's nice to hear at least once, today. Even if it's Deku! ]
Whatever. If you don't stop yapping that's gonna go cold.
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It's nice. Izuku thinks it's the first birthday of his he's spent with Katsuki like this in years.]
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But he doesn't rush eating. ]
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