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"Katsuki Bakugo. Make it fast or hang the fuck up."

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[heir_conditioned]

[Ah, refreshing bottle shower, you say?]

No, but it's nice to have a defined agreement.

[That's all Shoto has, so everyone involved is in luck. Or maybe it's Shoto that's in luck because despite the violence at the end, all he sees is that they're allies and that's the closest he's ever heard that they're friends. ...So he doesn't sully it and sticks with what, to him, feels like what may make this conversation easier to have.]

Oh? You've got my invitation to try. We've both been training so it will be interesting to see if you can.

[blastedass]

[Holy hell you're impossible.]

We didn't agree on anything, you fucking bastard.

[Oh he wants to blast him through the damn wall right now... This guy's going to think whatever he wants to fucking think (or whatever can get through that glacier brain of his). He doesn't want to know.]

Oh yeah? Are you saying you can finally throw a fucking punch now, or are you gonna go down like a sack of paper when I deck you?

[heir_conditioned]

No? I thought we did come to an agreement. I'll have to go re-read this conversation.

[That's the one. That's the better mode where Shoto has acknowledged nothing but Katsuki said more than enough. The training also isn't so bad.]

I can. You'll have to land a punch in order to see. I know my weakness is close range, you'll see I haven't slacked.

[blastedass]

Don't fucking bother. It's fine.

[Just... drop it. He doesn't want to get into that discussion again. Ugh. You can be such a pain in the ass! After spending so many months away from home, the dichotomy of having Shoto's familiar... Shoto-ness back in his life is a relief and fucking enraging!]

Don't get cocky with me. I haven't slacked a fucking inch ever since I got here. I won't go easy on you for a second.

[heir_conditioned]

Ah. Then that's our agreement.

[Consider it dropped, they agreed on something. But it's also relieving to read Bakugo being riled up by the idea of a fight.]

I hope you don't. I know I wouldn't insult you again by daring to do anything but my best.

[blastedass]

[Wha-? He just- ... FUCK YOU! There! Now he feels somewhat better over that. They can get back to shit talking, which is a more apt activity. When's he not riled up by a fight?]

I'll avoid using my gem powers since you're still a noob with yours.

[heir_conditioned]

[The turmoil is real and familiar and comforting for Shoto at least.]

I'd rather you didn't avoid it. I need to learn to counter them with my quirk. I don't know how to use my other ability at all and I need to be able to defend myself. What was it you said? "Come at me with everything you've got, don't hold back"?

[blastedass]

My gem's never been anything more than a fucking augment and support form my Quirk. I didn't have this damn thing when you fucked up our battle at the Festival and I'm not gonna have extra shit now when I finally get to have that rematch you owe me.

I'll fight you with it later. This time, it's gonna be you and me, like it should've been back home.

[And he's not budging on that decision.]

[heir_conditioned]

Another agreement. I wasn't ready to embrace both my sides as my own. I've done a lot of soul searching and I won't do it again. I will work on becoming stronger here so I can sustain a fight with you.

Alright. With Dabi here, it will be beneficial I learn how to counter the possibilities that come with his gem. And my father's.

[That's right, he trusts neither of them.]

[blastedass]

You don't have to fucking count each one off...

I'll see for myself whether you can last against me. Try not to get your ass completely kicked before you give me a good sweat.

That guy...

[Bakugou has his own issues and dealings with Dabi, but he'll keep them to himself for now. Trust is hardly one among them.]

You can learn a lot about the gems at the academy.

[heir_conditioned]

I think I will. I enjoy learning positive things about the people I want in my life.

You will see. You won't like the outcome, but you'll see.

I'll look in to school soon. I have much more time without it, but it's necessary.

[You know those dots that Bakugo hated seeing? The ones that just keep saying he's typing and erasing? Yeah he's doing that again. Mainly because he decided to try and figure out if he wants to tell Bakugo about Dabi or not.

Excuse the constant deletion and the dots popping up. It's not something he's sure he knows how to say. Maybe just starting simply, maybe even with things he's already said but it's trying to go somewhere.]

I saw Dabi when I got here, we didn't know each other because of the mist. My father either doesn't know, or didn't want to tell me and I wasn't going to be the one to tell him, either.

[blastedass]

Keep talking like that; it'll make it all the more satisfying to smear you all over the fucking wall! Maybe I'll paint an 'L' with your face on it!

[Violent talk, the hallmark of someone getting under his skin with annoyance and/or anticipation when it comes to a battle. They're gonna end up fighting in the fucking store.]

The classes aren't that heavy. It won't kill you.

[And back to watching the ellipses blinking at him on the screen. Well, considering the topic, maybe that's expected and he scowls at the phone for a while as Shoto works on a response.]

Fucking amnesia mist. He'll probably figure it out; the idiot's got 'dabi' as his username. He's gonna get himself fucked over if he wants to be a sleazeball here.

[heir_conditioned]

We'll have to see. Whatever the outcome, I'll bring you my best try with what I've got to work with.

[Admittedly, the violence isn't anything but endearing at times. It's just how Bakugo is and Shoto doesn't live in the world where he's going to deny that Bakugo's very capable of those things. The fight will be fun none the less.

Classes though, how did Juuzou used to put it? "(｡•́︿•̀｡) "? Yes. That feels like what he wants to say, but really, he has something more important to type than Kaomoji.]

He has, he knows who I am. He knows Endeavor is here. I contacted him today.

[blastedass]

That's more like it.

[That's what he wants to hear. Clashing with Shoto's been something he wanted and got robbed of, and never had a chance to meet him in battle again. The one guy who's Quirk actually made him stop for a second in his life and wonder just how strong it was (student-wise). Yeah, he's gonna fucking enjoy this.

They can talk about the classes later. Right now, there are some updates to deal with and he frowns at the phone in response.]

Great. If he tries to do what he's always aimed to do, he's gonna get fucked over.

[heir_conditioned]

[That's something Shoto could echo. Seeing Bakugo at play in his class, at his level, at his skill, had he not been so fixated on just using his ice. Had that day not been such an emotional rollercoaster... Technically Bakugo deserved that win, regardless. But it's true, Shoto robbed him of a true win and that's not something he can make up for.

Maybe it's best to just get out with it, and get it over with. Yeah.]

He's my brother, Bakugo. His plans haven't changed but his anger, that could've been me just as easily. I don't want him "fucked over".

*to video*

[blastedass]

[He didn't "deserve" that fucking win! That was a shit battle, thrown because Shoto couldn't get his fucking concentration together! He never accepted that win and he hates it when anyone else talks about it as a win! It's only out of pure respect for All Might and those quiet words while he awarded him that medal that Bakugo didn't destroy the 1st place emblem when he got home.

But no, Shoto can definitely make up for that win. Might be more of a ethereal battle here compared to having a real rematch back home in another tournament, but it'll go far in balming that old sore.

You know, after he gets over Shoto dropping a bomb on his face.

Shoto gets an incoming video call and when he does manage to eventually accept it--]

HE'S YOUR FUCKING BROTHER?!

[heir_conditioned]

[They'll get their fight, but not before Shoto is both bracing himself and accepting the video call, just as much as he winces at the sudden shriek of Bakugo's voice through the device. Once his ears stop ringing, Shoto sits down in his small room on the edge of his bed to shuffle back and lay against the wall. It's there that he nods his head, affirming non-verbally at first.]

Yes. My brother. Do you ever remember us mentioning Toya? Either the old man doesn't know it's Toya or he isn't telling me, but it's certainly him. He got angry when I used his name.

[blastedass]

[There's no doubt in his voice, only pure shock. Because even as he stares at him and that defeated, maybe even guilty nod of his head, Bakugo's mind is already racing back through time. Dabi's voice, mocking Shoto by name when he captured that fucking marble. The man's obsession and rage on Endeavor, his ability to get to Hawks, the flames under his control, his eyes... he knew those damn eyes looked familiar.

No, he doesn't have all the pieces, but by the time all of that realization slams down into a neat little compartment, Bakugo doesn't really need much more "proof" in the matter. Shoto's words come back as well.

Dabi is Toya, Shoto's brother...]

I didn't know. I'm guessing someone that got revealed after Shigaraki attacked me and Deku. But Endeavor knows how the war ended; he's from that time.

If that was revealed before the war's end, then Endeavor knows and he's in denial.

[heir_conditioned]

[Bakugo's kidnapping is not something he'll ever forgive himself for, or his brother for doing. He's certain he did it specifically in front of Shoto just to see the emotions he could pull from him over stealing a dear classmate. Later a dear friend. There are things his brother won't ever get 'passes' on, but there's also the want to take responsibility for his own family.

Enji's just not saying anything at all, Shoto decides for himself in his own mind and sighs softly.]

It was. I fought him. We barely won.

[They're short statements but they're meaningful ones.]

I just didn't know how to tell you before. It doesn't change who I am, but it changes who he is and that he's our family's responsibility. I promised not to keep things from you and you deserved to know this much.

[blastedass]

[While Bakugo's not out to get revenge on the villain for kidnapping him, there's no lie in saying he wouldn't mind decking him in the face as paybacks at some point in time. Probably going to come in at the nick of time and turn the tide in the heroes' favor, then rip off something badass about "that's for kidnapping me" over his shoulder. For now, he'll simply keep the occasional eye on Dabi.

After all, he's--now even moreso--related to Shoto, Endeavor, and Hawks. As for Endeavor's relationship with Shoto and the lack of informing him, well... that's their family shit.]

Doesn't matter if he's family on not. If he's gonna be a villain, you stop him.

[Simple to say, he knows, but that's the reality. Whether Shoto wants to do that through trying to reason with him like Deku would try, or ultimately knocking him down for the count.]

We'll deal with the "why's" and shit after.

[heir_conditioned]

[A lot of people would like to do a lot of things to Dabi and that's his own fault. Shoto isn't going to provide a shield that the villain can stab in the back just because of it. And as a matter of fact, as soon as Bakugo's ill chosen words leave his mouth, Shoto's eyes look directly into the camera with a sharply unimpressed look.]

I've never implied I wouldn't stop him, or that I'm not going to if he tries something here. He's guilty of murder, thievery, battery and assault, unlawful use of a registered quirk, aiding and abetting a wanted criminal and I could go on. Don't mistake him being my family for me forgetting, or that I want to ignore what he's done.

[blastedass]

[Ill chosen? Fuck that! He said those words on purpose because he wants to see what Shoto's reaction's going to be. A revelation like that isn't going to end up with the rest of the Todoroki's going "oh okay" and continuing on like nothing happened. Pulling punches, wavering on a choice, shit like that can happen when the enemy you're fighting turns out to be your god damn own family member! (Didn't you read comics or watch movies, Shoto? It happens.) But he knows Shoto's determination, so those words specifically slugged him in the gut. Bakugo's eyes remain narrowed on the screen.

Meeting the other boy's eyes with just as piercing a gaze as he hears him out.]

That's what I wanted to hear.

[Tch-]

You think I'm stupid enough to make that kind of shitty mistake?

[heir_conditioned]

[Shoto's hand won't waiver if it happens to need to collide with Dabi's. It hadn't in the war, and it certainly won't here. That's why his resolve is as certain as it comes in answering Bakugo. There's more than a hurt feeling or two, but then again Bakugo's been far away from him for a long time. Maybe he's forgotten how resolute he can be in some ways, maybe not all but some.]

Then you should've asked, Bakugo.

[He's direct, but he's taking in a deep breath and letting it out slowly.]

Stupid? I've never thought you were stupid.

[To change the topic again because he can see where this is going, Shoto adds:]

When would you like to go?

[blastedass]

[Neither will his. But the resolve behind his hand has quietly begun to change direction due to his experiences with U.A. and his class. He has no lack of intensity behind his determination, but he knows there's far more going on now than simple heroes versus villains of his childhood days. He grew up a lot. If the question hurts his feelings, then he needs to get ready. Because that question is going to be plastered all over his face by the media when he gets back home. If not the rest of their classmates.

None of it malicious or doubting (from 1-A) but mostly wanting to offer comfort and support if his resolve ever does waver. At least, that's Bakugo's thoughts on the matter. They'll obviously do it with more tact than Mr. Social Grace just did.]

Would it have gotten a different response?

[Not just the answer, but the feelings that came along with it. He merely snorts in annoyance at the other comment, but lets it go in light of the question.]

Tomorrow. We'll meet at my place since we're gonna do this shit anyways.

[heir_conditioned]

[This is exactly why he's been afraid to say anything. The instant doubt and even if the question has to be asked, in any way shape or form it proves that it casts just as much doubt. When he gets home, he won't remember this, but the him in the here and now certainly will. What's done is done and it sounds like Bakugo isn't going to make a big deal about it. His hand runs back through his hair, messing it up before running his fingers back through it and letting it fall where it might.]

No, it wouldn't be different. I've never lied to you, I won't start now. Send me the address, make certain the message is private. I'll be there.