Drift Fleet: IC Inbox

[everydayhero]

[A catch-all for privately contacting Hiro outside of posts on the network.]

Comments

[ino]

I understand. It's tough when it's someone that close to you.

But it's important to remember that the reason we're here is for entertainment. I'm sure Atroma knows the truth about what happened, and I wouldn't put it past them to reveal it if they thought it would cause drama -- or, even worse, bring this Callaghan guy here, too. Just keep that in mind.

It'll be a lot for Tadashi to take in, but he's got you. I'm sure he'll be alright.

[everydayhero]

...

i'd almost prefer callaghan being here so that scumbag can face the guy he got killed.

[yeah, part of him is still bitter as fuck.]

[ino]

[ Hiro, you sound a little like a bitty Sasuke. :( ]

People like that will justify the means if it means they got what they wanted at the end. Especially if what they've done has been conveniently corrected for them. I've met and fought far too many people who've killed the people I love that acted like that to say otherwise.

Either way, whatever you decide to tell him -- your secret is safe with me.

[everydayhero]

yeah... i understand why he did the things he did and i know tadashi just got caught in the crossfire. callaghan was a mentor to all of his students. he just lost sight of what was right for a while. i think i'll hold off on telling him unless he guesses something.

[ino]

[ She smiles, though he can't see it. ]

You've got a good head on your shoulders, Hiro. I think some of my comrades could learn a thing or two from you.

[everydayhero]

trial and error.

[aka i have no idea what to say to that because i don't feel like i've made some very sound decisions]

[ino]

[ Honey, you don't know unsound decisions until you hear about Sasuke and Itachi. ]

That's how it goes. But there's a whole lot more error for some, even those who are trained to deal with it on a daily basis.

[ As she's sure he knows, if what he just said about Callaghan is any indication. Still punching that guy in the dick if he ever shows up though. ]

By the way, you didn't tell me your brother is a huge nerd, too. ;)

[ Well, he didn't tell her about him at all, really, but. It's a joke! Gosh! Let her use her unhip old person emotes in peace! ]

[everydayhero]

he's a bigger nerd than me, but i'm better at what he does. we got into the same robotics program, even though he's way older.

[ino]

[ Totally laughing now ]

A program at a school? ... What are they called again, a universery?

[ There is no ninja college .... ]

[everydayhero]

yeah. the way it goes here, you start going to school at 5 and you're there until you're 17. then you graduate and you can either start working or go to college/university. i graduated when i was 13.

[ino]

[ Oh, right. She thinks she heard something along those lines before. School sure is confusing in other places! ]

Ours is a little different. We start at 5, too, but you can test out of the Academy at pretty much any time. Most people are done by 12 or 13. By then you're a genin -- an official ninja -- and you can start working your way up the ranks by taking missions.

[everydayhero]

ninja school sounds better than normal people school. i want to go to ninja school.

[ino]

[ Ninja school is not as fun as it sounds, Hiro ]

That reminds me, we were going to do some chakra experiments, weren't we?

It'll be like ninja school, and I'll be your sensei. Sort of.

[everydayhero]

i don't think you understand how awesome those words in that order are.

[you are blowing his fucking MIND, INO, YOU DON'T GET IT.]

[ino]

I can't guarantee much. Like I said, the longer you wait the more difficult it becomes to learn. And you definitely won't be able to learn anything more precise like healing.

But, it's worth a shot?

[everydayhero]

anything is possible. i'm going to learn this.

[it's just a text, but the determination is palpable.]

[ino]

Just let me know when. Or we can do right now.

[ She's sure he's a bit antsy about Tadashi. Maybe this will help distract him.

Plus you're totally getting a boobhug when she sees you next no matter when that is, so. ]

[everydayhero]

i will literally never say no to ninja training.

[ino]

Well then, I'll be over soon.

[ Just give her a bit to shuttle on over aw ye ]

[everydayhero]

[HELL YEAHHHHHHHHHHH he's totally waiting and preening at the blue alarm light that means someone's docking. it's silent, though.]

[ino]

[ Good because those other ones were loud as fuck. But she'll step on to the ship with a smile! And ... immediately pull him into a hug. Enjoy being shoved right into her chest, there. ]

[everydayhero]

[Okay he has to admit that there is appeal in that beyond being hugged by his big sister figure, but the latter is what he's focusing on right now because he wants this hug. He's realizing just how lucky he is that he's made all the friends he has; today would have been so much worse without Steffa, Ino, and Tim.

[So he hugs her tight, and lets go when she does, giving a very appreciative and fond smile.]

[ino]

[ He gets a fond smile back! Cutie pie. And she'll push her ponytail over her shoulder & get right down to business. ]

Now ... where's somewhere comfortable to sit? It's important you're able to concentrate.

[everydayhero]

Uhh... There's room over in the library.

[And he turns, going over to said room. Bless you, Krista, for giving them a quiet place to be with chairs.]

[ino]

[ Library? Damn. Though she guesses every ship has its perks. The Three Twins being ... the "salon" of sorts, she supposes?

Either way, she'll follow him on over. and, after pulling two chairs close together and facing, she'll sit down cross-legged in one (and pat the other one, if hiro hasn't already got his eager butt in it). ]

All right, I think this will work. I'm gonna need you to close your eyes, too.