Try to believe walking down the lonesome road

[inheritance]

[With the start of their internships fast approaching, it's no wonder a good portion of the students in 1-A are too excited to properly concentrate during class. Aizawa, picking up on their lack of focus, eventually ends the class a few minutes early with a tired, exasperated sigh. Izuku grins guiltily at their teacher's retreating back. He can't exactly blame his classmates for distracted like this--picking their hero names and their first internship is pretty exciting. And a big step toward being pros.

Fidgeting with the bandages on his hands, Izuku turns in his seat and just happens to catch Todoroki's eyes. There's the barest flicker of hesitation before Izuku offers up a cheerful smile.] Todoroki-kun, have you already decided where you're going for your internship?

[The classroom's already emptying out, but there's no real need to hurry out like everyone else is. Besides, Izuku hasn't really gotten a chance to talk to Todoroki since the festival. Remembering how subdued Todoroki was during the medal ceremony has made it difficult for him to shake away his concerns. So Izuku gathers up his books slowly and waits for an answer.]

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[glaciers]

I'll do my best not to worry. That's the best I can do.

[ Midoriya always seems to find trouble. ]

[inheritance]

Then that's what I'll do, too. [The smile's definitely coming a lot more easily now.] That sounds fair to me--both of us trying our best to stay out of trouble and to have each other's backs if something happens...

[It's reassuring, surprisingly so, to know that he has that option.]

The internships are only for a week, but a lot can happen in that amount of time.

[glaciers]

[He gives a little nod. Mutual worrying is just fine, and promising to have each other's backs is also nice. It's not something he's used to either.]

The USJ incident only happened in a day. But we're all going to be stationed different places this time around.

[inheritance]

W-we'll find a way, if someone really needs help!

[Izuku drains the last of his tea, then sets it back down on the table with a soft, muted click.]

Um, besides, at least this time we'll have the proheroes around to keep an eye on things. And we won't be isolated last we were at the USJ. [Optimistic thoughts!] We should be able to learn a lot from this.

[glaciers]

That's what heroes do.

[Shouto's finished off his food and drink and gives a little nod.]

We'll be apart, but we'll be with pro heroes.

... Just call if you ever need help.

[inheritance]

I will, I promise. [This time, when he glances at his phone screen, he winces.]

Ah, I didn't realize it was getting so late already! Sorry, Todoroki-kun, I didn't mean to bother you for so long. [Izuku tucks his phone into his pocket, looking apologetic.] I should get home and start packing for the internship, too...