[You ever seen a log spread-eagled? That's a hell of a splay. But between the head injury recovery and the sheer stress of the past two days, it's early morning by the time Kaminari falls himself awake out of bed. Can't see it due to the lack of windows in the room, but the plant is still running at full capacity. Electricity never sleeps after all.
The laptop in his hands is, as expected, an extremely basic item, stripped of practically anything useful outside of basic applications like a calculator or notepad. There are heavy restrictions on where users could go, as the entire desktop itself is locked behind a literal "kiosk" mode preventing anyone without hacking abilities to go beneath the screen. Not that Kyuketsuki thinks Chargebolt is going to unveil a hacking subterfuge all of a sudden.
But this precaution isn't for Kaminari. It's for the people he's going to be contacting.
The web browser connects easily to the internet and sends him off and running into the websites. However it's largely blacklisted, locking access to any site that hasn't specifically been coded into the access box. Which, you guessed it, can't be accessed by a basic user. This thing would make a public library computer look rife with options and freedoms. Well, save for the fact it's quite sterilized and ridiculously clean. Kyuketsuki likes everything to reflect his company's aims. Clean, fresh, reusable, renewable.
Now, other more astute and cautious members of Class 1-A would be smacking Kaminari upside the back of his head for logging into an agency email on a computer offered to him by someone who fucking kidnapped him! One of the reasons Bakugou is elated to see and read the email from his boyfriend, relief flooding over him... and then utterly furious over the idiot's lack of forethought on safety! What if there was some virus or hacking software?! HE'S GONNA KILL HIS DUMBASS SPARKPLUG!! (But fuck, he's alive and for that, Bakugou's insanely grateful.) Still completely resisting the story, since what kidnapper wouldn't force their captive to write out shit like this to attempt to mitigate their treatment of their prisoner and lessen the punishment coming their way, to say nothing of trying to deflect the crime by pointing to another one... Fuck, this is irritatingly confusing. He can't tell if it's a sloppy kidnapping attempt or a masterful first step to something greater. Doesn't know what to believe here... AND HE'S NOT GONNA GET KIDNAPPED AGAIN, DAMMIT!!
For he same reason, he's prevented from sending a message back to Kaminari, since they don't know anything about the network he's using. Even when they try to immediately trace the computer, the signal vanishes less than 30% down whatever path it was going, indicating some damn impressive security features installed on the computer. That or it, like the phone, is simply such an old model, it's able to slide under all the fancy tech radars and trackers...
Considering the Rubbers' car, radio, and phone, it's likely the kidnapping group takes "old reliable" to a frighteningly-effective level in these modern times. Might say something about Chargebolt getting a 2x4 to the head rather than some fancy gas or Quirk.
It's Jammer who shows up at the door in about an hour to check in on Kaminari. He's got breakfast with him too. Omurice, fruit cup, small cereal bowl, and a parfait, with tea.]
[ He's not surprised that it's very bare bones, seeing how careful Kyuketsuki has been. Since he can't snoop around and his expertise with hacking is that one time he said 'I'm in' in a hacker voice during sex (it was worth it even with the blue balls afterwards).
Denki stares at the screen for a moment after he sends the email, knowing he probably won't get a reply. Hell, he doesn't even know if he's actually sending things or it's just a program. He just has to hope. Then he types up another email - with all the information he's gotten about this possible coup. Straining his brain to remember all of it, he then sends it off to the agency's public support email.
He knows this is all very risky, especially when it might just cause some kind of issue for the agency... but he'll trust that they have good firewalls, just in case. The blonde has a way to communicate, so he has to use it. Headsmacks from his friends or not.
Feeling like he's done what he can, Denki puts his hand on the underside of the laptop and lets out a discharge. Hopefully enough to fry the harddrive to death. At least that way, he can attempt to stop things from possibly falling the the wrong hands.
The electric hero is waving away a bit of smoke from the laptop as he hears footsteps, gold eyes flicking to the door. He's feeling a lot less groggy and weird today, hero sharpness finally cutting through the haze and giving him a better chance to fight if he needs to.
...it's just Jammer, though, and a feast of a breakfast. ]
Oh, wow. Thank you?
[ Get kidnapped, have nice hotel-worthy breakfasts. ]
[Hope he liked the side helping of pillow + explosions for that shit! God, what a fucking dork! No sex for you for three days. Bakugou busied himself elsewhere before finally "forgiving" him for the boner killer. Though "I'm in" sans hacker voice could definitely earn Kaminari a snarling encouragement or a panting demand to not tell him and move! Depended.
Chargebolt's emails are well-scanned before being opened, but the information he provides, on top of his well-being, are taken down and disseminated through the agency and police. No one immediately goes to act on it, considering the information suspect at best, but they're at least going to do research and look into the leads as a start.
Damn, Denki. What'd the little computer ever do to you? It's already a brick enough, served you faithfully even if it's a dumb comp at best, and how do you repay it? Fry it's poor brains. Ingrate... You've been around bad influences.]
Auh! Dude! What happened?! Did you fry it?! [Jammer swiftly trades Kaminari his breakfast for the computer. Picks it up and starts inspecting it, blowing at the faint smoke. He doesn't sound accusing? More just... surprised at the excess.] Did it work at least? Dang, I was sure it was a solid piece of work...
[He'll inspect it later.]
Huh? Oh, yeah. Should be out after breakfast. Kyuketsuki-san's working on the final touches.
[ You knew he was a dork when you started dating him, Katsuki! To be fair, though, Denki never did that again and tries to keep his sex jokes during actual sex to a minimum. Maybe. He likes being in.
He still doesn't expect anyone to immediately go hunt down power plant owners, but now they know it's a possibility that something's going on. They need to be prepared just in case, and doing some research is a great start. Chargebolt doesn't want to be the person who didn't say anything just because it might make his credibility tank.
Very bad influences indeed. The electric hero was never safe around electronics in the first place, so when Jammer frets over the computer he just gives a sheepish smile. ]
I sneezed...
[ He lies, but it's definitely something that's already happened a few times. RIP his cellphones.
Digging in a bit on the food, there's a relieved sigh as he hears things are still going according to plan. He's getting out of here. ]
That's a relief. He seems like a good guy even if he made a mistake. Is he a good employer?
[Don't think he didn't hit his head on the wall a few times going "what the fuck are you doing?!" when he realized he was falling for this dumbass lightning bolt! Denki's sex jokes usually land on a range of tolerance, with some particularly clever or sexy ones getting a smirk and the absolutely horrible ones getting a cuss out. Actual fucking usually doesn't change though... Katsuki's not so weak as to wilt from a simple groaner joke.
Yeah, there's a possibility something's going on, but the heroes have to decide if they can really trust some random tipoff to a plot that sounds rather ridiculous in the first place. Especially when it's coming from some element involved in a hero kidnapping. That alone casts dubious shadows over taking it as truth...
The irony is if this doesn't turn out to be a thing, or this leads to a trap or problem, Chargebolt's credibility will also be smeared. To say nothing of his gullibility. But that's a risk for him to take.
Jammer frowns at the computer and finishes inspecting it. It's totally fried. A heaving sigh rushes out and he closes the computer before taking a seat at the little table.] Jeeze. Kinda ironic it's harder to find or make a dumb tech piece nowadays than gettin a fancy one.
[That's the problem with technology moving so fast. Which might explain why the car's taking longer than a simple rental. Have to make sure there's nothing traceable in there. The Rubbers are working on that.]
Well he's actually not from Japan? He came from some European nation. Guess they do things differently over there... or he had a weird upbringing. [Jammer laughs at the idea.] Like a Viking! Ya know? Protect your fiends so kidnap 'em for their own safety!
Yeah he's a frickin swell boss! Not afraid to come down and work with everyone. Think he can step in for any job in this place and hold his own till the expert comes back. He's really turned this place around from what it used to be.
[ To be fair, Denki was also second-guessing his attraction a little at the start, because wow. Bakugou. It was one hell of a leap of faith to fall in love, but he knew how thoughtful he was underneath all that grumpy bravado. Now the attitude is just hot.
(...Kacchan is a master of keeping his dick up, the other blonde may have flagged a few times due to pure laughter.)
Chargebolt didn't have the best credibility in the first place, being the goofy one, but he had to do this. He could never forgive himself if it actually did happen and he said nothing. So here was another leap of faith, following his own personal hero code. Denki is pretty used to getting laughed at.
The electric hero is stuffing his face happily as Jammer talks, a little smile on his face. It was pretty obvious that Kyuketsuki wasn't Japanese, or even a halfie. European is pretty cool, though, and it's a little bit exciting to imagine some kind of viking creed. The fact that it's more Scandinavian than the obvious Easter-European is lost to him.)
'Kidnapped for your own safety' is kind of what Denki's imagining as a reason, and the sympathizing with his kidnapper is getting pretty bad. He's forgotten about that creepy 'mine now' from before, and is mixing his own lies a little too well. There might be some therapy in his future. ]
That's really cool! This place is amazing, I would love to endorse it somehow.
[Yeah, even the shape of his boss' eyes were a dead give away that he wasn't local ethnicity. But there are plenty of immigrants and intercontinental people living within their nation, some managing to even make good lives for themselves here. Kyuketsuki being one of those people. Jammer obviously talks highly of him, though in the relaxed kind of way rather than some kiss-up worker pattern. He thinks his boss is pretty cool.
You know, kidnapping out of care aside... It's one reason he finally stood up and took Chargebolt's side during the meeting yesterday. Told his boss it was a bad move and misconstrued even if his intentions were good. You don't just kidnap someone.
Unfortunately he wasn't there for the slight injection of creep, but maybe that's also a non-Japanese thing? Ah well, Chargebolt is getting out, he looks healthier and happier, and soon they can put this mess behind them and work on the much-bigger problem. There are plenty of stories where excellent team-ups grew out of a mistaken or bad first meeting, right?]
Hoh wow, man, really?! Chargebolt endorsing our place! That'd be awesome! We'll totally have to give you a tour to look it all over. Some of our competitors give us the stink eye cause we're so "green" insistent. They say we'll never produce as much as they do cause we focus too much on the process and environment. But man, that's so bogus! We're gonna outlast them because we try to maximize our use and recycle and reuse our resources! How come people don't see that? Like, dude, what's bad with renewable energy?
[Distracted by his little grump and excitement, Jammer misses the question at first, but then catches it.]
[ Yeah, Denki's met several intercontinental people and even went to Egypt to see their #1 hero during a mission back in UA, but he finds it funny that Kyuketsuki has a Japanese name... especially when it means vampire. Maybe he married and took their name?
It's a little strange and nice at the same time to hear Jammer talking about his boss so positively, and it really makes him wish that he didn't discover this place in such a negative way. He'd really like for any of it to affect the plant here and make sure it keeps going... even if there might be issues with his kidnapping. He can't completely ignore that it was a bad thing.
...he honestly hopes the threat thing is real so he could figure out some kind of leniency for someone who prepared them for it and helped them stop it. ]
There's absolutely nothing wrong with renewable energy, dude! Like, the charge here is refreshing and I can feel it. It definitely does something really good and if I can help make it popular and expand I'd be happy to.
[ The electric hero gives a little smile, getting pumped up by the guy's personality and beliefs. As for the food... yeah, it's pretty quickly gone. ]
I know, right? It might not be as fast or as much as the plants that crank out power with no regard to the environment or people's health, but jeeze, they're such short-term thinkers. Mizudenki was made to last a long time. And you know, if people don't have a whole buncha electricity at their fingertips, maybe they wouldn't be so quick to blow it so fast.
[Jammer runs a hand through his hair, puffing his cheeks out in frustration after the rant.]
Sorry bout that. Guess I'm kinda passionate. But really, it'd be awesome of ya to help support us. Wish the boss man hadn't done what he did, but he really thought you were gonna be in danger. I mean, if Japan loses power, people with electricity Quirks might even get hunted down and kidnapped. You know.... like that.
[He waves both hands with a "baaah" noise to try and dismiss the heavier thought.]
No prob! I'll let 'em know. [Then pushes himself up and stretches his arms overhead as well] Yep! C'mon with me. I'll take ya down to see it.
Don't apologize, man! You really are passionate about this place, that's great! I like hearing about stuff like this.
[ It's not like he hasn't infodumped on his friends a lot. ]
...and yeah. I kind of get where he was coming from, even if it was the worst way to go about it. I'm not sure why he picked me to grab rather than other power-generating heroes, either. Haya-senpai has her electric arrows, and she also helped with powering things during the UA wars.
[ Maybe because he's more popular in the rankings? Or his quirk is essentially generating electricity? Well, until his brain shuts off, but he's still around the double digits for his limit by now.
Perking up as Jammer stands, Denki is just barely holding back his excitement as he's promised to see the car. Finally! ]
Oh, man. It's gonna be nice to see my boyfriend again, he's probably pissed.
Hope you get to come back and hear more. There's a lot about Mizudenki that's unique compared to other places.
[From some of the hiring decisions to the way the building's laid out and more. It's a bummer about the kidnapping, but maybe if they can just brush all that under the rug...]
Dunno. Ya might just have to up and ask him. Maybe he's a huge fan or something, or wanted to repay a favor. You sure you've never seen him anyway before in your life? Musta made a big impression on him.
[Jammer shrugs and then opens the door to the room to lead Kaminari out. The building's as impressive as ever, and Kyuketsuki's office is visible after a turn or two down the hallway.]
I will definitely come back... on my own, that is. I want to know everything about this place.
[ Brushed under the rug is doubtful, but he'll do what he can to save the company. It has 'denki' in the name, after all; could be easy to make some endorsement fun with. ]
I dunno, man. I don't think so? Before UA I was kinda popular in that 'funny guy' way and people thought my quirk was cool, so I had a lot of superficial friends that I can barely remember. [ Then his quirk was too much for him to control and he lost all that popularity. It sucked. ] I don't think I've seen him during or after UA either. I feel like I would remember someone as unique-looking as Kyuketsuki-san... and he doesn't really seem to like heroes, either. Maybe not a fan.
[ He said something about heroes taking something from him... whatever that meant. ]
...and yeah! Dynamight. I think the Rubbers took my stuff so I can't show you a picture, but I'm sure you know who he is.
Oh yeah, of course! No one's gonna drag ya back to this place again. Think the boss learned his lesson.
[It's a hope, not a requirement. Reality's a thing and because of that reality, Kyuketsuki had tried to get out from the association. But thanks to Kaminari and Jammer, eventually accepted what would come would come.]
Huh. Well I don't think anyone would kidnapped-to-protect some random stranger. Maybe he knows you from somewhere? The boss doesn't talk about his history much. Then again, I'm an intern. I got no business asking my boss what his background is.
[Jammer makes a little face at the thought of being so audacious to someone he works for. How uncomfortable. But all he can do is shrug about the comment on heroes.]
Can't say what that's about. He runs a power plant. Hero business isn't really needed here. Y'all go out and do your hero stuff; we'll be here working with the river to make electricity so people can watch TV and sleep with a nightlight on. Think you're the first hero I've seen on campus.
[The young man blinks at the answer, then frowns in thought, before lighting up.]
Oh the guy from the slime kidnapping incident and the forest kidnapping plot! Yeah I recall him now! Friend of mine called him a Dynamite Damsel in Distress one time. Damn, he's a loud dude.
[ Denki nods a bit at the comment that Kyuketsuki learned his lesson, hoping that was the case. ]
I just hope he'll be okay, honestly.
[ Too soft, Denki. Said angry boyfriend probably would have blow the guy up ten times by now. ]
I promise to do my hero stuff, dude. You guys do your hero stuff. Japan depends on electricity and I'm sure you're gonna get big with this clean stuff. Not every person can be out there using growth quirks to fix stuff we've done to the earth.
[ ...then Jammer says that and the jovial, friendly chat turns cold as a little bit of sparks leave the blonde. That's his man! ]
That's not fair! He's such a good, powerful hero who has saved hundreds of people, and that's what he's remembered as? He was sixteen, man!
Seems like he's been running this place for a while. Longer than I've interned here. He'll be fine.
[Jammer takes them past another hall and finally out into the long stretch of glass walls that overlook the entire Mizudenki operations. Glistening metal and wood reflect sunlight coming in through the windows scattered across the giant walls, powering solar panels stationed on the glass wall that serve as the "frames" of the glass. Seems anywhere solar panels could be installed, they had been, to make use of the sunlight. Hey, it's unlimited energy, right? And it's free.]
What's that saying, not all heroes wear capes? [The intern grins at the thought, ironic since the majority of heroes don't wear capes in the first place. But he nods, getting what Kaminari meant.] Even non-heroes can be heroes.
[As if expecting the response, Jammer laughs and waves his hand a bit.]
Look, man. When you're biggest news exposures are getting kidnapped and raging on the victor podium so hard you get muzzled, that's not hard to forget. [Winking at Kaminari, the intern gives him a thumbs up.] Case in point, ten years from now, you gonna remember Kyuketsuki as the powerplant owner or the guy who kidnapped you, who turned out to be a powerplant owner?
[ It's impossible to not stop for a moment, even when so close to getting free, in order to look at the spectacle of glass and wood and sunshine. It really is a beautiful place, somehow managing to look delicate while pumping tons of power everywhere. His heartbeat has synced up with the electrical flow by now, adding to the amped-up feeling inside after his brain has recovered a bit. ]
Yeah, definitely. We're all out here trying to help Japan be a good place for everyone.
[ Denki says once he's caught up with Jammer. The idea of the muzzling and the kidnappings had been the biggest news events with Katsuki rubs him the wrong way, but it is some of the only times his man has been on TV. PR had a hard time dealing with Dynamight's disinterest in being a social hero.
Maybe the grumpy guy should give some interviews. Denki will figure something out. ]
It depends, doesn't it? What he does with his life. Dynamight overcame all of that and became a great hero. If Kyuketsuki turns this place into a new standard for Japan's electric generation, I doubt he'd still be 'the guy who kidnapped me'.
[ The electric blonde adds to the intern with a side-smile. He's not actually sure that's the case, considering how Katsuki still felt, but... unlike the slime guy and the LoV, Kyuketsuki had been nice. ]
[Jammer doesn't rush him along, slowing his pace to let Kaminari have the time to look over the massive workings of the powerplant. The electricity produced is as naturally-resourced as possible, from the kinetics of the water to the power given by the sun. There are some plans to try and collect lightning bolts, but those plans aren't for this Mizudenki facility, since the surrounding trees and hills around the river are discouragements for lightning strikes.]
Not all of us. [Jammer frowns and rubs at his shoulder.] Villains aren't stomped out for good even after the war. S'always someone tryin to screw someone else over.
[He resumes walking when the electric hero catches up to him. Well if there's any consolation, Katsuki had asked for the results with his arrogance and attitude problem. At least the muzzling and chains. Not the kidnappings. Still, the war had brought far more into focus than Dynamight, so unfortunately, the reputation and solo news reports remained on his career. Including his bleeped moments and yelling when he and Shouto were on the same news interview... RIP Jeanist dealing with Dynamight's PR issues.
At least they have a somewhat compromise when Chargebolt is interviewed with Dynamight, since the explosive blonde's a less likely to explode when the electric blonde's with him. Boyfriend respect.]
Yeah. [Jammer returns the side-smile before turning down another hall off the main walkway. A few more turns, which Denki might remember from his walk with Kyuketsuki yesterday, and the door opens to another hangar bay. This one isn't as large or busy as the loading bay from last time, but it does have a few people in it: Kyuketsuki, the Rubbers, and two other mechanics.
[ Lightning bolts packed an insane amount of power but said power doesn't stay long when grounded, so harnessing it somehow would really be a feat. It would be fun too see, if that plan got off the ground. ]
Yeah, I know. At least no League or PLF. [ For now, who knows what was brewing in the shadows. ] Good people far outnumber any villain there is, though.
[ That would always be true. As long as there were good people there were heroes, and all that shonen manga stuff.
Next time they take down villains together, he's not letting Dynamight leave and wait for him in an alley. He's gonna make him stay and yell at the reporters. Rather him have a rude angry reputation than still being the kid that was kidnapped and muzzled like a dog in hero school. Katsuki deserves so much more than that.
(He appreciates the boyfriend respect, though.)
Once they walk down the path Denki actually remembers, he does his best to not run ahead like a child. Patience is not his thing, but he can at least reel himself in enough to be polite. Once they get out to the smaller hangar bay, he's not that surprised to see Kyuketsuki or the Rubbers, but... ]
[It's a project underway. That's always been a powerplant (or any electrical scientist) person's ultimate dream. But it's definitely dangerous and the opportunity to capitalize on it is so quick, it's certainly a work in progress.]
Haha, no kidding! And no yakuza either, since that Overhaul guy's gone. [So that's another shadow brewer off the table.] It'll be nice to enter another era of peace. Deku's given a lot of people that Symbol once more.
[Have fun getting Dynamight to hang around for whatever reason. Especially if Chargebolt wants him to stick around for, what, fucking reporters?! Why the hell's he gotta talk more with these people? He already gave his statement; now it's time to move on and head elsewhere! Jeeze... Fucking media.
Kyuketsuki glances up at the appearance of the other two. Contrary to the business casual suit he was wearing on the first meeting, this time he's dressed in a white T-shirt and some cargo pants, with some dirt and oil streaks on the shirt and a few tools on his belt. Looks like he's been working on the car as well.
And there's the other three Denki met earlier: Synthetic with his American biker getup, Band in her cleavage-baring sharp suit, and Condom King in his glorious rubber tights with rainbow condom cape and condom cap in full regalia.]
Sup, kiddo? [Synthetic lifts a hand and nods to Chargebolt in greeting.] Got a ride for you. Hope yu know how to drive stick. Old tech is surprisingly stealthy compared to the modern things today.
[ No yakuza either. That's up for debate, considering what Kyuketsuki told him earlier. Jammer gets a bit of a shrug in reply at that one, but he's all behind the idea of an era of peace. Deku's doing a good job; even someone as hero-favorite biased as Denki can see that.
The media makes or breaks a hero, unfortunately. Depending on how his own mess is twisted, it might be Dynamight that has to vouch for Chargebolt instead.
Kyuketsuki looks really different than before, all greasy and mechanic-like. Denki would really like to see Katsuki like that, it's pretty hot. Him being in the zone while messing with his grenadier bracers is almost as good. ]
Hey, man.
[ The electric hero says in a greeting, giving everyone a nod. It was a bit more uncomfortable to be standing here with the people who did the actual kidnapping than his time spent with their boss... and that damn condom guy is still weird as fuck.
Heading towards them, he gives the car a look. ]
You're really lucky that I can, it's not exactly common any more.
[ Driving everything was probably a hero class, though. ]
[Jammer's an intern; he might have a more innocent mindset on the villains running around. Who knows. He's the one that stood up to his boss after all. But since the potential power grab is looming overhead, Denki's right to be wary about what other groups potentially lurk in the dark.
The media can only break a hero if you give them the power to do so. Katsuki has no intention of letting the media have that power over him no matter how much they fume about his attitude or language. They can't argue his fucking results. And that's what matters. Let's see them bitch about the F-word when he's offering a hand to pull them out of a burning building.
Though if the media twists Chargebolt's kidnapping to make it seem a negative to the Stun Gun hero, Dynamight is gonna be PISSED as hell. Jeanist will have to put a shower cap on to protect his precious hairstyle from that blowhard.
Well Denki, once you get the Boltmobile or the Dynabike, then you'll get to see Katsuki being a mechanic in the garage. All tight tanktops and oil grease and bare arms covered in sweat while he works. Something suggests that might end up in the vehicle's tune up getting delayed...]
That's good to hear, kiddo. [Synthetic slaps the roof of the car.] Japan used to be over 80% manual transmission, but now most of it's automatic. More computers. [He shakes his head in disappointment before backing off from the car. Then tosses the keys over the vehicle towards Chargebolt. Doesn't even have a key fob to pop the locks. Super old school.] Head's up.
[Kyuketsuki finishes wiping off his hands and tosses the hand towel over his shoulder with a 'whip' of air.]
Band'll be accompanying you to the drop off point. Once there, she'll take the car.
[ Jammer standing up to Kyuketsuki is really telling how good of a guy he is, and honestly Denki wishes him all the best at this place. He doesn't want the guy mixed into any said dark forces.
Hey, Katsuki being known as an angry, violent dick is better than Dynamaid-in-distress. Some kids like those kind of heroes.
...who knows how this story will be spun, especially when he's about to free himself. If the threat was just a hoax, he's going to be a laughing stock and his agency might not trust him any more. If it's true and he got free like this, they might think he's in on it. He just has to watch what he's saying. For his own sake and the power plant's.
(Denki's getting a Boltmobile just to get fucked on the hood by sweaty, greasy mechanic Katsuki.)
He catches the keys easily enough with a nod to Synhetic. Guy really liked his old school stuff, and who was he to judge. Apparently it made them excellent kidnappers. The fact that Band was going with him makes him frown a bit, but he's not going to jeopardize things now. ]
Okay. That works for me.
[ Chargebolt gives Kyuketsuki a smile. He should probably end this on a nice note. ]
I hope this will repair some of your faith in heroes, Kyuketsuki-san. It has repaired my faith in you.
[He's at a powerplant, occasionally making sure his boss' phone calls don't get tapped when he's talking to their other branches. Competitors can get real ugly sometimes, and do some very underhand things to gain the advantage. Plus Jammer was good with the communications tech, so that was another role. It's business as usual here. He likes Mizudenki.
Katsuki's known by many things. Primarily an angry, violent dick who's also an incredibly strong and capable hero, and also the infamy of his younger years... which hasn't entirely left him alone, since kidnapping heroes is one way villains try to gain the upper hand. He does his damnest to avoid any further Dynamaid-in-distress situations, fuck you very much.
(That's only if they end up making it to the hood, cause if Denki's gonna bother Katsuki while he's working under the car, might just fuck him right down there on the floor. Ride him while he's on the little rolly skateboard thing that goes under the car.)
The keys are fairly nondescript, with one key to use for the ignition and front door, with the other one for the glove compartment and the trunk. Old school "security" sort of thing. The Rubbers specialized in old school tech for their work. From duct tape and rope to chloroform and 2x4s. And apparently old electronics and cars.]
We get one last ride together, Sparkplug.
[Band pops a bubble in the gum she's chewing and winks towards Chargebolt before giving a one-two rap on the card roof with her hands and moving off to the passenger's side. Condom King gives a final check of the trunk and closes that as well, while Synthetic checks under the hood with the mechanic working the car's guts.]
It's given me a lot to think about. [Kyuketsuki admits that without hesitation.] Hopefully things can, what's that phrase... smooth over, and we can work together in the future to stop this threat.
[ Yet again, the electric hero really wishes they had all met in a different way rather than by 2x4 violence. Mizudenki was definitely his favorite power plant now, Kyuketsuki and Jammer were people he could have been friends with easily in any other circumstances.
Dynamight was going to be the #1 hero, Chargebolt is still sure about that. If Endeavor can be that while being a cold-hearted bitch, Katsuki would do so much better. He cared so much in his own way, and those stupid kidnappings were so long ago.
(Doing it on the car creeper seems like a great idea to knock a head into a car door, but damn if it doesn't sound hot at the same time.)
Denki rolls his eyes a bit at Band's comment, a lot more confident now that he's not in danger any more - or at least that's what he hopes. He's just a few hours away from Katsuki, and that's all that matters.
Moving to get into the driver's seat, he smiles at the leader again. ]
We will, Kyuketsuki-san. If everything you've told me is true, I will need your help.
[ Strapping himself in, the blonde turns on the ignition and closes the door. Giving a wave, he puts the gear in reverse to turn the car around and head out. ]
[What happened happened. He can't keep running from it, as Jammer pointed out, and has to own up for what he did. Even if it never comes to like, thanks to Chargebolt's offered testimony, the element of regret will remain. Damaged despite what Kyuketsuki might believe.
Dynamight has indeed continued to strive for that top spot, but it's arguable if the ranking system will ever come back, considering the contention it caused with the villains and the superficial materialism it corroded in the heroes. Besides, with Deku becoming the new Symbol of Peace, and One for All's power now exposed to the world... Dynamight is battling and uphill fight when it comes to popularity. (Endeavor might have been a domestic abuser, but he never called someone a "fucking loser" on camera...) Some people never forget things, after all.
(The car creeper. That just sounds hilarious. Katsuki will definitely be moving them away from the goddamn car if Denki wasn't to screw on a fucking skateboard. Lest he bash his boyfriend's head into the car.)
Band pops open the passenger's door and slides inside, getting settled with the same easy air of someone hopping in for a ride with a friend. She rolls down the window (oh yeah, handcranks to get those suckers down) and says a few things to Condom King before leaning back in the seat.]
I'll be here when you need that help, Kaminari. [Kyuketsuki offers a smile to the young hero before stepping back as the car rumbles to life and rolls backwards out of the garage. It's back out on the forested valley road, with the car running smoothly under Denki's control. For what should be an ancient clunk, it operates as easily as melted butter. Band leaves her arm hanging out the window, ignoring the wind ruffling at her suit sleeves.]
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The laptop in his hands is, as expected, an extremely basic item, stripped of practically anything useful outside of basic applications like a calculator or notepad. There are heavy restrictions on where users could go, as the entire desktop itself is locked behind a literal "kiosk" mode preventing anyone without hacking abilities to go beneath the screen. Not that Kyuketsuki thinks Chargebolt is going to unveil a hacking subterfuge all of a sudden.
But this precaution isn't for Kaminari. It's for the people he's going to be contacting.
The web browser connects easily to the internet and sends him off and running into the websites. However it's largely blacklisted, locking access to any site that hasn't specifically been coded into the access box. Which, you guessed it, can't be accessed by a basic user. This thing would make a public library computer look rife with options and freedoms. Well, save for the fact it's quite sterilized and ridiculously clean. Kyuketsuki likes everything to reflect his company's aims. Clean, fresh, reusable, renewable.
Now, other more astute and cautious members of Class 1-A would be smacking Kaminari upside the back of his head for logging into an agency email on a computer offered to him by someone who fucking kidnapped him! One of the reasons Bakugou is elated to see and read the email from his boyfriend, relief flooding over him... and then utterly furious over the idiot's lack of forethought on safety! What if there was some virus or hacking software?! HE'S GONNA KILL HIS DUMBASS SPARKPLUG!! (But fuck, he's alive and for that, Bakugou's insanely grateful.) Still completely resisting the story, since what kidnapper wouldn't force their captive to write out shit like this to attempt to mitigate their treatment of their prisoner and lessen the punishment coming their way, to say nothing of trying to deflect the crime by pointing to another one... Fuck, this is irritatingly confusing. He can't tell if it's a sloppy kidnapping attempt or a masterful first step to something greater. Doesn't know what to believe here... AND HE'S NOT GONNA GET KIDNAPPED AGAIN, DAMMIT!!
For he same reason, he's prevented from sending a message back to Kaminari, since they don't know anything about the network he's using. Even when they try to immediately trace the computer, the signal vanishes less than 30% down whatever path it was going, indicating some damn impressive security features installed on the computer. That or it, like the phone, is simply such an old model, it's able to slide under all the fancy tech radars and trackers...
Considering the Rubbers' car, radio, and phone, it's likely the kidnapping group takes "old reliable" to a frighteningly-effective level in these modern times. Might say something about Chargebolt getting a 2x4 to the head rather than some fancy gas or Quirk.
It's Jammer who shows up at the door in about an hour to check in on Kaminari. He's got breakfast with him too. Omurice, fruit cup, small cereal bowl, and a parfait, with tea.]
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Denki stares at the screen for a moment after he sends the email, knowing he probably won't get a reply. Hell, he doesn't even know if he's actually sending things or it's just a program. He just has to hope. Then he types up another email - with all the information he's gotten about this possible coup. Straining his brain to remember all of it, he then sends it off to the agency's public support email.
He knows this is all very risky, especially when it might just cause some kind of issue for the agency... but he'll trust that they have good firewalls, just in case. The blonde has a way to communicate, so he has to use it. Headsmacks from his friends or not.
Feeling like he's done what he can, Denki puts his hand on the underside of the laptop and lets out a discharge. Hopefully enough to fry the harddrive to death. At least that way, he can attempt to stop things from possibly falling the the wrong hands.
The electric hero is waving away a bit of smoke from the laptop as he hears footsteps, gold eyes flicking to the door. He's feeling a lot less groggy and weird today, hero sharpness finally cutting through the haze and giving him a better chance to fight if he needs to.
...it's just Jammer, though, and a feast of a breakfast. ]
Oh, wow. Thank you?
[ Get kidnapped, have nice hotel-worthy breakfasts. ]
How are things going? How soon can I leave?
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Chargebolt's emails are well-scanned before being opened, but the information he provides, on top of his well-being, are taken down and disseminated through the agency and police. No one immediately goes to act on it, considering the information suspect at best, but they're at least going to do research and look into the leads as a start.
Damn, Denki. What'd the little computer ever do to you? It's already a brick enough, served you faithfully even if it's a dumb comp at best, and how do you repay it? Fry it's poor brains. Ingrate... You've been around bad influences.]
Auh! Dude! What happened?! Did you fry it?! [Jammer swiftly trades Kaminari his breakfast for the computer. Picks it up and starts inspecting it, blowing at the faint smoke. He doesn't sound accusing? More just... surprised at the excess.] Did it work at least? Dang, I was sure it was a solid piece of work...
[He'll inspect it later.]
Huh? Oh, yeah. Should be out after breakfast. Kyuketsuki-san's working on the final touches.
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He still doesn't expect anyone to immediately go hunt down power plant owners, but now they know it's a possibility that something's going on. They need to be prepared just in case, and doing some research is a great start. Chargebolt doesn't want to be the person who didn't say anything just because it might make his credibility tank.
Very bad influences indeed. The electric hero was never safe around electronics in the first place, so when Jammer frets over the computer he just gives a sheepish smile. ]
I sneezed...
[ He lies, but it's definitely something that's already happened a few times. RIP his cellphones.
Digging in a bit on the food, there's a relieved sigh as he hears things are still going according to plan. He's getting out of here. ]
That's a relief. He seems like a good guy even if he made a mistake. Is he a good employer?
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Yeah, there's a possibility something's going on, but the heroes have to decide if they can really trust some random tipoff to a plot that sounds rather ridiculous in the first place. Especially when it's coming from some element involved in a hero kidnapping. That alone casts dubious shadows over taking it as truth...
The irony is if this doesn't turn out to be a thing, or this leads to a trap or problem, Chargebolt's credibility will also be smeared. To say nothing of his gullibility. But that's a risk for him to take.
Jammer frowns at the computer and finishes inspecting it. It's totally fried. A heaving sigh rushes out and he closes the computer before taking a seat at the little table.] Jeeze. Kinda ironic it's harder to find or make a dumb tech piece nowadays than gettin a fancy one.
[That's the problem with technology moving so fast. Which might explain why the car's taking longer than a simple rental. Have to make sure there's nothing traceable in there. The Rubbers are working on that.]
Well he's actually not from Japan? He came from some European nation. Guess they do things differently over there... or he had a weird upbringing. [Jammer laughs at the idea.] Like a Viking! Ya know? Protect your fiends so kidnap 'em for their own safety!
Yeah he's a frickin swell boss! Not afraid to come down and work with everyone. Think he can step in for any job in this place and hold his own till the expert comes back. He's really turned this place around from what it used to be.
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(...Kacchan is a master of keeping his dick up, the other blonde may have flagged a few times due to pure laughter.)
Chargebolt didn't have the best credibility in the first place, being the goofy one, but he had to do this. He could never forgive himself if it actually did happen and he said nothing. So here was another leap of faith, following his own personal hero code. Denki is pretty used to getting laughed at.
The electric hero is stuffing his face happily as Jammer talks, a little smile on his face. It was pretty obvious that Kyuketsuki wasn't Japanese, or even a halfie. European is pretty cool, though, and it's a little bit exciting to imagine some kind of viking creed. The fact that it's more Scandinavian than the obvious Easter-European is lost to him.)
'Kidnapped for your own safety' is kind of what Denki's imagining as a reason, and the sympathizing with his kidnapper is getting pretty bad. He's forgotten about that creepy 'mine now' from before, and is mixing his own lies a little too well. There might be some therapy in his future. ]
That's really cool! This place is amazing, I would love to endorse it somehow.
[ Or he would have if he was invited normally. ]
...this food is really good, did you make it?
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You know, kidnapping out of care aside... It's one reason he finally stood up and took Chargebolt's side during the meeting yesterday. Told his boss it was a bad move and misconstrued even if his intentions were good. You don't just kidnap someone.
Unfortunately he wasn't there for the slight injection of creep, but maybe that's also a non-Japanese thing? Ah well, Chargebolt is getting out, he looks healthier and happier, and soon they can put this mess behind them and work on the much-bigger problem. There are plenty of stories where excellent team-ups grew out of a mistaken or bad first meeting, right?]
Hoh wow, man, really?! Chargebolt endorsing our place! That'd be awesome! We'll totally have to give you a tour to look it all over. Some of our competitors give us the stink eye cause we're so "green" insistent. They say we'll never produce as much as they do cause we focus too much on the process and environment. But man, that's so bogus! We're gonna outlast them because we try to maximize our use and recycle and reuse our resources! How come people don't see that? Like, dude, what's bad with renewable energy?
[Distracted by his little grump and excitement, Jammer misses the question at first, but then catches it.]
Me? Oh! No way. We got a small kitchen staff.
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It's a little strange and nice at the same time to hear Jammer talking about his boss so positively, and it really makes him wish that he didn't discover this place in such a negative way. He'd really like for any of it to affect the plant here and make sure it keeps going... even if there might be issues with his kidnapping. He can't completely ignore that it was a bad thing.
...he honestly hopes the threat thing is real so he could figure out some kind of leniency for someone who prepared them for it and helped them stop it. ]
There's absolutely nothing wrong with renewable energy, dude! Like, the charge here is refreshing and I can feel it. It definitely does something really good and if I can help make it popular and expand I'd be happy to.
[ The electric hero gives a little smile, getting pumped up by the guy's personality and beliefs. As for the food... yeah, it's pretty quickly gone. ]
Tell them thanks for me?
[ He stands up and stretches a bit. ]
I'd like to see if the car is ready.
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[Jammer runs a hand through his hair, puffing his cheeks out in frustration after the rant.]
Sorry bout that. Guess I'm kinda passionate. But really, it'd be awesome of ya to help support us. Wish the boss man hadn't done what he did, but he really thought you were gonna be in danger. I mean, if Japan loses power, people with electricity Quirks might even get hunted down and kidnapped. You know.... like that.
[He waves both hands with a "baaah" noise to try and dismiss the heavier thought.]
No prob! I'll let 'em know. [Then pushes himself up and stretches his arms overhead as well] Yep! C'mon with me. I'll take ya down to see it.
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[ It's not like he hasn't infodumped on his friends a lot. ]
...and yeah. I kind of get where he was coming from, even if it was the worst way to go about it. I'm not sure why he picked me to grab rather than other power-generating heroes, either. Haya-senpai has her electric arrows, and she also helped with powering things during the UA wars.
[ Maybe because he's more popular in the rankings? Or his quirk is essentially generating electricity? Well, until his brain shuts off, but he's still around the double digits for his limit by now.
Perking up as Jammer stands, Denki is just barely holding back his excitement as he's promised to see the car. Finally! ]
Oh, man. It's gonna be nice to see my boyfriend again, he's probably pissed.
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[From some of the hiring decisions to the way the building's laid out and more. It's a bummer about the kidnapping, but maybe if they can just brush all that under the rug...]
Dunno. Ya might just have to up and ask him. Maybe he's a huge fan or something, or wanted to repay a favor. You sure you've never seen him anyway before in your life? Musta made a big impression on him.
[Jammer shrugs and then opens the door to the room to lead Kaminari out. The building's as impressive as ever, and Kyuketsuki's office is visible after a turn or two down the hallway.]
You have a boyfriend?
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[ Brushed under the rug is doubtful, but he'll do what he can to save the company. It has 'denki' in the name, after all; could be easy to make some endorsement fun with. ]
I dunno, man. I don't think so? Before UA I was kinda popular in that 'funny guy' way and people thought my quirk was cool, so I had a lot of superficial friends that I can barely remember. [ Then his quirk was too much for him to control and he lost all that popularity. It sucked. ] I don't think I've seen him during or after UA either. I feel like I would remember someone as unique-looking as Kyuketsuki-san... and he doesn't really seem to like heroes, either. Maybe not a fan.
[ He said something about heroes taking something from him... whatever that meant. ]
...and yeah! Dynamight. I think the Rubbers took my stuff so I can't show you a picture, but I'm sure you know who he is.
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[It's a hope, not a requirement. Reality's a thing and because of that reality, Kyuketsuki had tried to get out from the association. But thanks to Kaminari and Jammer, eventually accepted what would come would come.]
Huh. Well I don't think anyone would kidnapped-to-protect some random stranger. Maybe he knows you from somewhere? The boss doesn't talk about his history much. Then again, I'm an intern. I got no business asking my boss what his background is.
[Jammer makes a little face at the thought of being so audacious to someone he works for. How uncomfortable. But all he can do is shrug about the comment on heroes.]
Can't say what that's about. He runs a power plant. Hero business isn't really needed here. Y'all go out and do your hero stuff; we'll be here working with the river to make electricity so people can watch TV and sleep with a nightlight on. Think you're the first hero I've seen on campus.
[The young man blinks at the answer, then frowns in thought, before lighting up.]
Oh the guy from the slime kidnapping incident and the forest kidnapping plot! Yeah I recall him now! Friend of mine called him a Dynamite Damsel in Distress one time. Damn, he's a loud dude.
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I just hope he'll be okay, honestly.
[ Too soft, Denki. Said angry boyfriend probably would have blow the guy up ten times by now. ]
I promise to do my hero stuff, dude. You guys do your hero stuff. Japan depends on electricity and I'm sure you're gonna get big with this clean stuff. Not every person can be out there using growth quirks to fix stuff we've done to the earth.
[ ...then Jammer says that and the jovial, friendly chat turns cold as a little bit of sparks leave the blonde. That's his man! ]
That's not fair! He's such a good, powerful hero who has saved hundreds of people, and that's what he's remembered as? He was sixteen, man!
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[Jammer takes them past another hall and finally out into the long stretch of glass walls that overlook the entire Mizudenki operations. Glistening metal and wood reflect sunlight coming in through the windows scattered across the giant walls, powering solar panels stationed on the glass wall that serve as the "frames" of the glass. Seems anywhere solar panels could be installed, they had been, to make use of the sunlight. Hey, it's unlimited energy, right? And it's free.]
What's that saying, not all heroes wear capes? [The intern grins at the thought, ironic since the majority of heroes don't wear capes in the first place. But he nods, getting what Kaminari meant.] Even non-heroes can be heroes.
[As if expecting the response, Jammer laughs and waves his hand a bit.]
Look, man. When you're biggest news exposures are getting kidnapped and raging on the victor podium so hard you get muzzled, that's not hard to forget. [Winking at Kaminari, the intern gives him a thumbs up.] Case in point, ten years from now, you gonna remember Kyuketsuki as the powerplant owner or the guy who kidnapped you, who turned out to be a powerplant owner?
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Yeah, definitely. We're all out here trying to help Japan be a good place for everyone.
[ Denki says once he's caught up with Jammer. The idea of the muzzling and the kidnappings had been the biggest news events with Katsuki rubs him the wrong way, but it is some of the only times his man has been on TV. PR had a hard time dealing with Dynamight's disinterest in being a social hero.
Maybe the grumpy guy should give some interviews. Denki will figure something out. ]
It depends, doesn't it? What he does with his life. Dynamight overcame all of that and became a great hero. If Kyuketsuki turns this place into a new standard for Japan's electric generation, I doubt he'd still be 'the guy who kidnapped me'.
[ The electric blonde adds to the intern with a side-smile. He's not actually sure that's the case, considering how Katsuki still felt, but... unlike the slime guy and the LoV, Kyuketsuki had been nice. ]
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Not all of us. [Jammer frowns and rubs at his shoulder.] Villains aren't stomped out for good even after the war. S'always someone tryin to screw someone else over.
[He resumes walking when the electric hero catches up to him. Well if there's any consolation, Katsuki had asked for the results with his arrogance and attitude problem. At least the muzzling and chains. Not the kidnappings. Still, the war had brought far more into focus than Dynamight, so unfortunately, the reputation and solo news reports remained on his career. Including his bleeped moments and yelling when he and Shouto were on the same news interview... RIP Jeanist dealing with Dynamight's PR issues.
At least they have a somewhat compromise when Chargebolt is interviewed with Dynamight, since the explosive blonde's a less likely to explode when the electric blonde's with him. Boyfriend respect.]
Yeah. [Jammer returns the side-smile before turning down another hall off the main walkway. A few more turns, which Denki might remember from his walk with Kyuketsuki yesterday, and the door opens to another hangar bay. This one isn't as large or busy as the loading bay from last time, but it does have a few people in it: Kyuketsuki, the Rubbers, and two other mechanics.
As well as Chargebolt's car, a Nissan Sunny model Datsun 120Y.]
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Yeah, I know. At least no League or PLF. [ For now, who knows what was brewing in the shadows. ] Good people far outnumber any villain there is, though.
[ That would always be true. As long as there were good people there were heroes, and all that shonen manga stuff.
Next time they take down villains together, he's not letting Dynamight leave and wait for him in an alley. He's gonna make him stay and yell at the reporters. Rather him have a rude angry reputation than still being the kid that was kidnapped and muzzled like a dog in hero school. Katsuki deserves so much more than that.
(He appreciates the boyfriend respect, though.)
Once they walk down the path Denki actually remembers, he does his best to not run ahead like a child. Patience is not his thing, but he can at least reel himself in enough to be polite. Once they get out to the smaller hangar bay, he's not that surprised to see Kyuketsuki or the Rubbers, but... ]
Oh man, that is an old car.
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Haha, no kidding! And no yakuza either, since that Overhaul guy's gone. [So that's another shadow brewer off the table.] It'll be nice to enter another era of peace. Deku's given a lot of people that Symbol once more.
[Have fun getting Dynamight to hang around for whatever reason. Especially if Chargebolt wants him to stick around for, what, fucking reporters?! Why the hell's he gotta talk more with these people? He already gave his statement; now it's time to move on and head elsewhere! Jeeze... Fucking media.
Kyuketsuki glances up at the appearance of the other two. Contrary to the business casual suit he was wearing on the first meeting, this time he's dressed in a white T-shirt and some cargo pants, with some dirt and oil streaks on the shirt and a few tools on his belt. Looks like he's been working on the car as well.
And there's the other three Denki met earlier: Synthetic with his American biker getup, Band in her cleavage-baring sharp suit, and Condom King in his glorious rubber tights with rainbow condom cape and condom cap in full regalia.]
Sup, kiddo? [Synthetic lifts a hand and nods to Chargebolt in greeting.] Got a ride for you. Hope yu know how to drive stick. Old tech is surprisingly stealthy compared to the modern things today.
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The media makes or breaks a hero, unfortunately. Depending on how his own mess is twisted, it might be Dynamight that has to vouch for Chargebolt instead.
Kyuketsuki looks really different than before, all greasy and mechanic-like. Denki would really like to see Katsuki like that, it's pretty hot. Him being in the zone while messing with his grenadier bracers is almost as good. ]
Hey, man.
[ The electric hero says in a greeting, giving everyone a nod. It was a bit more uncomfortable to be standing here with the people who did the actual kidnapping than his time spent with their boss... and that damn condom guy is still weird as fuck.
Heading towards them, he gives the car a look. ]
You're really lucky that I can, it's not exactly common any more.
[ Driving everything was probably a hero class, though. ]
Nice color. Very me.
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The media can only break a hero if you give them the power to do so. Katsuki has no intention of letting the media have that power over him no matter how much they fume about his attitude or language. They can't argue his fucking results. And that's what matters. Let's see them bitch about the F-word when he's offering a hand to pull them out of a burning building.
Though if the media twists Chargebolt's kidnapping to make it seem a negative to the Stun Gun hero, Dynamight is gonna be PISSED as hell. Jeanist will have to put a shower cap on to protect his precious hairstyle from that blowhard.
Well Denki, once you get the Boltmobile or the Dynabike, then you'll get to see Katsuki being a mechanic in the garage. All tight tanktops and oil grease and bare arms covered in sweat while he works. Something suggests that might end up in the vehicle's tune up getting delayed...]
That's good to hear, kiddo. [Synthetic slaps the roof of the car.] Japan used to be over 80% manual transmission, but now most of it's automatic. More computers. [He shakes his head in disappointment before backing off from the car. Then tosses the keys over the vehicle towards Chargebolt. Doesn't even have a key fob to pop the locks. Super old school.] Head's up.
[Kyuketsuki finishes wiping off his hands and tosses the hand towel over his shoulder with a 'whip' of air.]
Band'll be accompanying you to the drop off point. Once there, she'll take the car.
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Hey, Katsuki being known as an angry, violent dick is better than Dynamaid-in-distress. Some kids like those kind of heroes.
...who knows how this story will be spun, especially when he's about to free himself. If the threat was just a hoax, he's going to be a laughing stock and his agency might not trust him any more. If it's true and he got free like this, they might think he's in on it. He just has to watch what he's saying. For his own sake and the power plant's.
(Denki's getting a Boltmobile just to get fucked on the hood by sweaty, greasy mechanic Katsuki.)
He catches the keys easily enough with a nod to Synhetic. Guy really liked his old school stuff, and who was he to judge. Apparently it made them excellent kidnappers. The fact that Band was going with him makes him frown a bit, but he's not going to jeopardize things now. ]
Okay. That works for me.
[ Chargebolt gives Kyuketsuki a smile. He should probably end this on a nice note. ]
I hope this will repair some of your faith in heroes, Kyuketsuki-san. It has repaired my faith in you.
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Katsuki's known by many things. Primarily an angry, violent dick who's also an incredibly strong and capable hero, and also the infamy of his younger years... which hasn't entirely left him alone, since kidnapping heroes is one way villains try to gain the upper hand. He does his damnest to avoid any further Dynamaid-in-distress situations, fuck you very much.
(That's only if they end up making it to the hood, cause if Denki's gonna bother Katsuki while he's working under the car, might just fuck him right down there on the floor. Ride him while he's on the little rolly skateboard thing that goes under the car.)
The keys are fairly nondescript, with one key to use for the ignition and front door, with the other one for the glove compartment and the trunk. Old school "security" sort of thing. The Rubbers specialized in old school tech for their work. From duct tape and rope to chloroform and 2x4s. And apparently old electronics and cars.]
We get one last ride together, Sparkplug.
[Band pops a bubble in the gum she's chewing and winks towards Chargebolt before giving a one-two rap on the card roof with her hands and moving off to the passenger's side. Condom King gives a final check of the trunk and closes that as well, while Synthetic checks under the hood with the mechanic working the car's guts.]
It's given me a lot to think about. [Kyuketsuki admits that without hesitation.] Hopefully things can, what's that phrase... smooth over, and we can work together in the future to stop this threat.
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Dynamight was going to be the #1 hero, Chargebolt is still sure about that. If Endeavor can be that while being a cold-hearted bitch, Katsuki would do so much better. He cared so much in his own way, and those stupid kidnappings were so long ago.
(Doing it on the car creeper seems like a great idea to knock a head into a car door, but damn if it doesn't sound hot at the same time.)
Denki rolls his eyes a bit at Band's comment, a lot more confident now that he's not in danger any more - or at least that's what he hopes. He's just a few hours away from Katsuki, and that's all that matters.
Moving to get into the driver's seat, he smiles at the leader again. ]
We will, Kyuketsuki-san. If everything you've told me is true, I will need your help.
[ Strapping himself in, the blonde turns on the ignition and closes the door. Giving a wave, he puts the gear in reverse to turn the car around and head out. ]
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Dynamight has indeed continued to strive for that top spot, but it's arguable if the ranking system will ever come back, considering the contention it caused with the villains and the superficial materialism it corroded in the heroes. Besides, with Deku becoming the new Symbol of Peace, and One for All's power now exposed to the world... Dynamight is battling and uphill fight when it comes to popularity. (Endeavor might have been a domestic abuser, but he never called someone a "fucking loser" on camera...) Some people never forget things, after all.
(The car creeper. That just sounds hilarious. Katsuki will definitely be moving them away from the goddamn car if Denki wasn't to screw on a fucking skateboard. Lest he bash his boyfriend's head into the car.)
Band pops open the passenger's door and slides inside, getting settled with the same easy air of someone hopping in for a ride with a friend. She rolls down the window (oh yeah, handcranks to get those suckers down) and says a few things to Condom King before leaning back in the seat.]
I'll be here when you need that help, Kaminari. [Kyuketsuki offers a smile to the young hero before stepping back as the car rumbles to life and rolls backwards out of the garage. It's back out on the forested valley road, with the car running smoothly under Denki's control. For what should be an ancient clunk, it operates as easily as melted butter. Band leaves her arm hanging out the window, ignoring the wind ruffling at her suit sleeves.]
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Don't you national ass me, Helen Zass.
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sorry for the delay. vacation + plumbing issues
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