Hands, put your empty hands in mine

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[It's only been a month since he and Mei opened up their own business, a month since graduating, and yet, the orders are already starting to pile up. Izuku supposes, he shouldn't be so surprised, with the reputation Mei built up for herself while they were in UA. Even in a Support Course as rigorous as their high school's, Mei quickly proved herself to be one of the best and brightest.

And then there's him. While Izuku knows he's no slouch when it comes to analyzing a hero's weaknesses and strengths, he also knows that he'd gotten lucky when he found a business partner and friend in Mei. Shaking his head, Izuku throws himself into his work to dispel those thoughts. Things had turned out alright in the end; that's what actually matters.]

Hooooold on, I'll be right with you. [Izuku calls, distracted, when he hears the front door open. A few more strokes of his pencil and--done! Finished with another design sketch, Izuku sets his notebook aside and stands up, looking up at them for the first time. He pauses, not even managing to get a greeting out.] ...Todoroki-kun?

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[Shouto does his best not to burst out laughing, but that means his shoulders are shaking with the effort of it.]

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[Wow, that's rude, don't laugh at his suffering! The suppressed laughter is pretty obvious when Houou's standing right behind him. Houhou has the strongest urge to give Todoroki an annoyed poke to the shoulder, but he manages to stop himself. Barely. He does give an exasperated huff, though.

He makes a startled sound when one of the officers turns their way with a salute.]

Thank you for your assistance, Hero Shouto!

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[He can't help it, Houou's being surprisingly cute for a vigilante. He figured they'd be more... nefarious than this? This is the first one he's run into, and he's not even using his quirk for this sort of job.]

Of course. We need to work together to keep the city safe.

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[Houhou stays "hidden" behind Todoroki, only straightening up when the police have returned to their cars. He sighs quietly in relief.]

That could've been worse. [Then, his green eyes find Todoroki's and they narrow slightly at him.] Were you laughing at me earlier? [Even with his face half-covered, there's no missing the pout in his tone.]

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[Shouto gives him a small amused smile in return. He can't see the pout, but he can definitely hear it.]

You decided to hide behind me. I'm not usually anybody's first choice.

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I didn't have time to find someone taller. [Houou huffs at him again, then shakes his head.]

Anyway! What were you doing in the store earlier? It was bad luck for the villain that you happened to be there.

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Height wise, I think you're fine. But you're broader than I am.

[He lifts up his bag of groceries.]

I was running out of food at my place.

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[Such a normal reason. Well, heroes need to stock up and eat, too. Houou smiles at him, reaching up to adjust his hood.]

At least your groceries are safe even after all that. [Finally, Houou notices the crowd's already dispersing, and reluctantly takes a step back.] I should probably go...I meant to do some more patrolling tonight.

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Stock up on rope before you go.

[Is it rude to remind him of something he forgot? Nah, it's just good advice. Should he follow him?

... He seemed like he was pretty good at diffusing situations. And he hasn't heard of any particularly dangerous criminals out there. At least, not in his neighborhood.]

Be safe.

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[Houhou blinks, and then blushes so hard, it's visible even with the mouthguard obscuring half of his face.] I-I'm not normally this unprepared, I swear.

[Resisting the urge to cover his face, Houhou turns on his heels.]

You, too. [He manages to reply, and then makes a hasty retreat before Todoroki can throw him even more off balance.]