I wish I could. [And that comes out so sincerely and with a sigh that literally says "this place is lucky I don't have my powers with me, I'd show them what hell freezing over means".
Yusuke smiles a bit, and nods,] It is a bit secluded and out of the way from the regular path, but it is quite wonderful. [He gestures at the plants and tree branches that have ivy-like things hanging in the air.]
It's all bioluminescent. I love to come here in the evening to enjoy the view and paint.
[And he happily steps inside the cafe and makes way between the tables and goes outside on the little terrace that has wooden tables and chairs, some pillows, a bench, and a lot of plants.]
Get in line. [He and probably 90% of the other guests in the hotel would love a chance to rip into the stupid bird keeping them caged up in here. Noting Yusuke's tone suggests he doesn't have his powers with him. Bakugo's come to realize he's pretty damn lucky to have kept his Quirk in the transition.]
Hmph. Is its food safe? [The most important question to any potential eatery. He almost always frequents the Red Cardinal when he's out to eat, trusting the proprietress to keep the normal resort shenanigans out of his meals. In exchange for the safe haven, she gets his patronage, he almost always brings anyone joining him for a meal there, and sometimes helps out with cooking or cleaning if she's amenable.
But it does make him suspicious of other establishments unless they have someone to vouch for them.]
Doesn't that fuck with your color pallet? [The dimmer light and different-colored glows. Bakugo eyes the place, feeling a little bit like he's walked into a flower shop or a coifed jungle.]
Yes, quite. There are two types of menus: the regular and a separate one that appears in the evening when dates start to show up.
[It wouldn't be the Hotel if it didn't want to encourage couples to get busy, even here. But he's telling the truth- one menu has regular sweets and drinks, and the other menu is printed on a dark blue card with a flowery design to "get attention" from potential customers.
The cafe is fairly empty, the terrace specifically, and Yusuke happily takes a seat at one of the tables.]
It would, yes, if I were doing a proper painting on canvas. However, I come here to- unwind. [As much as one can in this place. Also, he is NOT carrying the entire easel and canvas to Vale!] I do small pictures with crayons or watercolors in my sketchbook. Not everything I paint is canvas-worthy.
[Is what he gathers from the information. He's familiar with the Hotel's changing version, having only needed to see the arcade at night to never go back there after hours again. He wants to high score on DDR, not Dick Her Down.
Bakugo picks up the regular menu and scans over the options. Bleh, too sweet... Gotta find something in here now stuffed with saccharine embellishments. Anything light with some fruit? Chiffon cake?]
Unwind? [That has two different meanings here, one being a polite euphemism. Seeing Yusuke's expression tells him it's a generic usage. Bakugo arches a brow.] Crayons? Like a kid?
I avoid the menu that is offered in the evening hours, yes.
[It's honestly easy to avoid the "spicy" menu here if you want to, compared to other places. It's why Yusuke's here so often, and why the staff seem to recognize him from time to time. The did try to encourage the late hour menu, it's not that they didn't, but they didn't press him about it when he denied it.
Well, the voucher is for lava cake, probably the sweetest thing you can get here. But there are things such as waffles and fruit, some other fried/baked sweets that aren't too sweet.
Yusuke chuckles and pushes hair out of his face,] Nonsense. An artist can use any medium they want; there is no such thing as 'only for kids'. The reason crayons are marketed mostly for kids is that they are very affordable for parents.
But they can come in a plethora of colors if you find a good brand, and you can carry them easily around, compared to a canvas, an easel, and a box of paints.
[The waitress comes around to take their order, and Yusuke orders without looking at the menu at all: a strong black coffee, no sugar or cream, and a set of macaroons. The waitress turns to Bakugo then, waiting expectantly, while Yusuke fidgets around in his bag for said crayons and a block of paper.]
Tch. [Could've let it at "yes". Bakugo noted one of the staff seemed to recognize Yusuke when they arrived. Guess everyone has their usual haunts and preferences. Likely how people at Beak and Talon recognize the explosive hero after all the time he spends there.
Right, it's a voucher for lava cake. Guess Yusuke splitting it with him makes up for its level of sweetness. Bakugo glances over the lava cake on offering. Like almost all food in the peacock, it looks amazing. Velvet dark chocolate leaking out onto the plate, thick cake promising rich texture, dusting with sugar and shaved chocolate.]
What kind of professional artist goes to gallery with crayon works? [He's certainly never seen one; he certainly hasn't gone looking for artists. There was that insane smiling guy who vandalized buildings with paint. Anyways, Yusuke's not beating allegations crayons are for kids.]
Whatever. Do what you want. [He's not gonna dis it more. Yusuke's argument about transport ease is sound, but could be applied to colored pencils, markers, etc.
Bakugo orders the lava cake and sets the voucher down, adding a glass of milk along with it.]
[It's very sweet, yes, but Yusuke's the type that might complain about dishes, but he never outright refuses food, especially food that is free. Even if it is very sweet.]
Artists who like to learn new things, [Yusuke easily explains.] Admittedly, they are rare exhibitions, but when they happen, it is by very talented people, and many artists go to visit, because it's rare. [It's also hard to find these artists if you are not actively looking for them.
Yusuke's search ends with him pulling out an expensive looking box of crayons, and a block with paper, but he only takes black shades from the box and opens a clear page in front of him, not drawing anything- yet.]
[White chocolate is sweeter than dark, so at least it's the latter. Bakugo isn't going to turn down the offer, especially since he's called Yusuke out here to share it with him. One way of getting around eating the dessert all by himself.]
Hmph. Maybe you'll be showcasing you crayon works next gala exhibit. [He still considers crayons to be on a similar level with finger painting: childish entertainment left behind as you grow up. Granted some professional artists do finger painting, but... hasn't seen professional crayon art galleries. Not that he's looked.]
I take classes at U.D. and train in Talon and Beak. [Plus the arcades each morning to add to his voucher stockpile.] Tsk, their rock wall isn't bad.
Crayon is not the medium I use for my paintings, but I've done some nice pieces recently. [Of course, all of them are in his room, and he has no intention of hosting any sort of exhibit. Not after the whole haunted paintings incident from before, he doesn't want to risk it.]
Also, showcasing my art is not something I wish to do. Not here anyway. [He can talk ART all day every day, so unless Bakugo leans into topic change, he will continue without stopping. He'll learn things about art he never asked for.]
Can Talon and Beak support your powers? [He's honestly curious. He saw what Bakugo can do, so setting that off in the training facilities would be both dangerous and impressive, if the place can withstand it.] I've been using the swimming pool, although I will admit, I miss visiting onsen. The caves are nice, but they're not quite the same as the real thing.
No shit! It wouldn't be called a painting then, Meiku! [Ugh, state the obvious why don't you. No surprise the guy wants to avoid hosting an exhibition. The hotel would take it as an invitation to fuck with him again.
That said, Yusuke could do an online store/auction, or even post on the network perhaps. Some people might want their portraits painted, or commissioned works for some chips or vouchers.]
Your room's gonna get crowded. [Just because he isn't showcasing or exhibiting his art doesn't mean he's stopping his work. How many art pieces is he going to make and leave piling up in his domicile?]
Aa. They have training rooms designed to handle superhuman powers. You can customize them however you want. I've created obstacle courses, target rounds, and combat simulations.[And he sounds so damn proud of learning how to work that system. As for the other facilities handling his Quirk, well... He doesn't really explode things when he's smacking the fuck out of a baseball.]
One of them has a sauna. [Definitely nowhere near comparable to an onsen, but...]
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Date: 6/17/25 16:06 (UTC)Yusuke smiles a bit, and nods,] It is a bit secluded and out of the way from the regular path, but it is quite wonderful. [He gestures at the plants and tree branches that have ivy-like things hanging in the air.]
It's all bioluminescent. I love to come here in the evening to enjoy the view and paint.
[And he happily steps inside the cafe and makes way between the tables and goes outside on the little terrace that has wooden tables and chairs, some pillows, a bench, and a lot of plants.]
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Date: 6/17/25 23:04 (UTC)Hmph. Is its food safe? [The most important question to any potential eatery. He almost always frequents the Red Cardinal when he's out to eat, trusting the proprietress to keep the normal resort shenanigans out of his meals. In exchange for the safe haven, she gets his patronage, he almost always brings anyone joining him for a meal there, and sometimes helps out with cooking or cleaning if she's amenable.
But it does make him suspicious of other establishments unless they have someone to vouch for them.]
Doesn't that fuck with your color pallet? [The dimmer light and different-colored glows. Bakugo eyes the place, feeling a little bit like he's walked into a flower shop or a coifed jungle.]
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Date: 6/18/25 00:32 (UTC)[It wouldn't be the Hotel if it didn't want to encourage couples to get busy, even here. But he's telling the truth- one menu has regular sweets and drinks, and the other menu is printed on a dark blue card with a flowery design to "get attention" from potential customers.
The cafe is fairly empty, the terrace specifically, and Yusuke happily takes a seat at one of the tables.]
It would, yes, if I were doing a proper painting on canvas. However, I come here to- unwind. [As much as one can in this place. Also, he is NOT carrying the entire easel and canvas to Vale!] I do small pictures with crayons or watercolors in my sketchbook. Not everything I paint is canvas-worthy.
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Date: 6/18/25 21:08 (UTC)[Is what he gathers from the information. He's familiar with the Hotel's changing version, having only needed to see the arcade at night to never go back there after hours again. He wants to high score on DDR, not Dick Her Down.
Bakugo picks up the regular menu and scans over the options. Bleh, too sweet... Gotta find something in here now stuffed with saccharine embellishments. Anything light with some fruit? Chiffon cake?]
Unwind? [That has two different meanings here, one being a polite euphemism. Seeing Yusuke's expression tells him it's a generic usage. Bakugo arches a brow.] Crayons? Like a kid?
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Date: 6/20/25 20:00 (UTC)[It's honestly easy to avoid the "spicy" menu here if you want to, compared to other places. It's why Yusuke's here so often, and why the staff seem to recognize him from time to time. The did try to encourage the late hour menu, it's not that they didn't, but they didn't press him about it when he denied it.
Well, the voucher is for lava cake, probably the sweetest thing you can get here. But there are things such as waffles and fruit, some other fried/baked sweets that aren't too sweet.
Yusuke chuckles and pushes hair out of his face,] Nonsense. An artist can use any medium they want; there is no such thing as 'only for kids'. The reason crayons are marketed mostly for kids is that they are very affordable for parents.
But they can come in a plethora of colors if you find a good brand, and you can carry them easily around, compared to a canvas, an easel, and a box of paints.
[The waitress comes around to take their order, and Yusuke orders without looking at the menu at all: a strong black coffee, no sugar or cream, and a set of macaroons. The waitress turns to Bakugo then, waiting expectantly, while Yusuke fidgets around in his bag for said crayons and a block of paper.]
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Date: 6/21/25 01:26 (UTC)Right, it's a voucher for lava cake. Guess Yusuke splitting it with him makes up for its level of sweetness. Bakugo glances over the lava cake on offering. Like almost all food in the peacock, it looks amazing. Velvet dark chocolate leaking out onto the plate, thick cake promising rich texture, dusting with sugar and shaved chocolate.]
What kind of professional artist goes to gallery with crayon works? [He's certainly never seen one; he certainly hasn't gone looking for artists. There was that insane smiling guy who vandalized buildings with paint. Anyways, Yusuke's not beating allegations crayons are for kids.]
Whatever. Do what you want. [He's not gonna dis it more. Yusuke's argument about transport ease is sound, but could be applied to colored pencils, markers, etc.
Bakugo orders the lava cake and sets the voucher down, adding a glass of milk along with it.]
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Date: 6/23/25 00:13 (UTC)Artists who like to learn new things, [Yusuke easily explains.] Admittedly, they are rare exhibitions, but when they happen, it is by very talented people, and many artists go to visit, because it's rare. [It's also hard to find these artists if you are not actively looking for them.
Yusuke's search ends with him pulling out an expensive looking box of crayons, and a block with paper, but he only takes black shades from the box and opens a clear page in front of him, not drawing anything- yet.]
How do you spend your free time?
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Date: 6/23/25 03:40 (UTC)Hmph. Maybe you'll be showcasing you crayon works next gala exhibit. [He still considers crayons to be on a similar level with finger painting: childish entertainment left behind as you grow up. Granted some professional artists do finger painting, but... hasn't seen professional crayon art galleries. Not that he's looked.]
I take classes at U.D. and train in Talon and Beak. [Plus the arcades each morning to add to his voucher stockpile.] Tsk, their rock wall isn't bad.
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Date: 6/24/25 07:45 (UTC)Also, showcasing my art is not something I wish to do. Not here anyway. [He can talk ART all day every day, so unless Bakugo leans into topic change, he will continue without stopping. He'll learn things about art he never asked for.]
Can Talon and Beak support your powers? [He's honestly curious. He saw what Bakugo can do, so setting that off in the training facilities would be both dangerous and impressive, if the place can withstand it.] I've been using the swimming pool, although I will admit, I miss visiting onsen. The caves are nice, but they're not quite the same as the real thing.
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Date: 6/24/25 19:46 (UTC)That said, Yusuke could do an online store/auction, or even post on the network perhaps. Some people might want their portraits painted, or commissioned works for some chips or vouchers.]
Your room's gonna get crowded. [Just because he isn't showcasing or exhibiting his art doesn't mean he's stopping his work. How many art pieces is he going to make and leave piling up in his domicile?]
Aa. They have training rooms designed to handle superhuman powers. You can customize them however you want. I've created obstacle courses, target rounds, and combat simulations.[And he sounds so damn proud of learning how to work that system. As for the other facilities handling his Quirk, well... He doesn't really explode things when he's smacking the fuck out of a baseball.]
One of them has a sauna. [Definitely nowhere near comparable to an onsen, but...]