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WHO: Bakugo and Yuji
WHAT: Arcade shenanigans
WHERE: Lilico Game Center
WHEN: Saturday after that Synder swipe
WARNINGS: None at present. It's not like it's a date or anything...

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Fuck. It's one thing to invade someone's life by kidnapping them, their body by shoving tech into it, and their privacy by linking to their minds. It's another to try and drive someone's personality by forcing them to bond with others. Which is, ironically the reason Bakugo found himself here. A chill hangs in the air, causing his breath to ghost in a frosty puff above the scarf about his neck as he pushes his hands into his jacket pockets. It's an hour after noon, and he's punctual, as expected of someone like him. He doesn't expect Yuji to be a clock watcher, but the guy's pretty damn diligent.

Amid the color changing flash of neon lights (probably gave a more psychedelic/rave feel at night than in afternoon), Bakugo's left to wonder about this entire thing. That damn AI Synthia has interfered with his life twice now, both attempts to get him to change his behavior. Didn't work, but the way she couched that interaction encouragement as a fucking dating app... Ugh. He KNEW what it was and STILL participated. It might have forced unknown admissions of interest or set up a few casual dates between people as cost for interaction, but... Bakugo can't say he was forced to be here with Yuji.

It's probably no surprise that Bakugo's never been on a damn date before. He's never been interested enough to go for one, and anyone else has been too intimidated by him to express interest. The only experience he has in these things came from the random chick flick his mother occasionally made him watch with her when he was younger. But if it's with Raidou... Just a casual date, someone told him. Was it? Who the hell knows.

Yuji's someone Bakugo has grown to... tolerate. He's looked out for him a few times, and their battle together during the kaiju fight only further cemented a good work instinct between them. There are things he's said to the sorcerer that have been more than "get your shit together" and it's not a hidden fact that Yuji's similarity with two very important people in Bakugo's life has prompted him to be more open with him. Yet the more he spends time with the other guy, the more he finds difference among the parallels.

Between the values of hero and sorcerer, kaiju battles and destruction relief, what would happen if they were just two teenagers for a few hours? As the people wander in and out of the arcade, Bakugo looks up at the sky, thinking back to his world, his life there. A hero in training, but still just a high school student. A boy with a normal life... It wouldn't kill him to do that every now and then. Yuji too.]

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[Enjoy their youth, huh. That would be what the teachers and staff of U.A. would want for their students, but life hadn't gone the way so many people had thought it would. From villains invading their school to more attacking them during training camp to the declaration of war against the entire hero society with the intent of tearing down the world they knew, it's been a hell of a year. Bakugo's arrival here, fresh out from the middle of that hellish battle, made him more appreciative (if not slightly uncomfortable) with the reality of getting freedom to mess around.

Similarly, he pushes the thoughts away, focusing on Yuji and their time together. Of course his version of fun means taking that fun very seriously. Especially since they're a competition on the line and he wants to win it with top marks! Set a record! Completely slaughter the other team! Come out with zero "injuries" of their own! All that perfect stuff!

Well hopefully Yuji's brought his aiming game on because laser tag definitely requires aim and targeting. Something Bakugo hadn't exactly made sure to clear up on the guy's skillset. He said it and Yuji jumped for it, so... Tsk, this guy's happy face is annoyingly enabling. DON'T YOU DARE CALL HIS BADASS TEAM NAME LAME!! He came up with that awesome killer name and it's great! (Actually, a lot of people in Bakugo's world, including his own mentor, think his naming preferences are horribly childish and lame.) If Yuji wants to contest the name, now's the chance... and there it goes.]

I can shorten it. [IKOS if necessary. It looks cool even truncated. Bakugo checks out Yuji's equipment, first visually, then physically. A quick tug on his vest to situate it, pat on the upper arm and thigh to check the armor, making sure the back and helmet are secure and the sensors all work. He appreciates the choice Yuji makes for the game grounds, backing it up instantly. It's only another few seconds before the immersive VR swallows them in their pod and Bakugo walks out into the forest with Yuji.

Hmph, Yuji uses Bakugo's real name that time... Noted.]

We're starting on either side of the forest. [Make their way into the battle range. But first.] How's your aim, Gari Head?

[Yuji's strong with some great power, but when it comes to marksmanship and accuracy of shots... Might as well learn now before their opponents find them. There are other targets around, for test shots. No points, but they work to make sure the guns are connecting and lasers are working.]

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