Mori's heart

[idolpro]

All at once a rainbow of bright lights feels as if it is bursting through you. It is an intense experience, but not an unpleasant one. As the colours burn through your skin, and lighting begins to spark through your veins, you feel stronger, you could take on the world right now.

Faintly in the distance, beyond the iridescent light show that overwhelms your vision, you can just about make out some silhouettes, but they’re too blurred, too indistinct and too far to tell anything about them. You can’t see them, but you know they’re welcoming you. You’re wanted here, you’re needed here, and the light is guiding you where you’re meant to go.

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[idolpro]

"I am, yes. 'Izuku' is the name I gave him, I'm Midoriya Inko. It's so nice to meet you Mars-kun."

[foolmetwice]

[SHE KNOWS HIS NAME??]

. . . well, all right, this is a weird as shit dream. . .

[just. gives her an awkward wave?]

Hiiiiii.

[idolpro]

She laughs, "It's quite strange, isn't it? But don't worry, I'll help you through it. Everything is going to be alright!"

[foolmetwice]

. . . [is it. IS IT]

I don't know if I believe that, but thanks for trying to be reassuring.

[a pause]

What am I supposed to do here?

[idolpro]

"I have faith in you."

She states it so simply and matter of factly, of course it will be alright because you are good there is NO ROOM FOR ARGUMENTS moving on.

"It seems you have some exploring to do, but to start with, we're just going to get you registered and outfitted."

[foolmetwice]

[HE ISN'T SURE HOW TO FEEL ABOUT THIS UNSHAKABLE FAITH SHE HAS IN HIM??]

That sounds sketchy. I don't like registering for things unless I know what they are.

And can I use a fake name?

[idolpro]

"Of course, you can use whatever name you're happy with. You're just registering with me so that I can support you. I just need to take your name, quirk, and what role you'd like to play here."

[foolmetwice]

[. . . um]

What's a quirk?

[idolpro]

"A quirk is your unique special ability - what power suits you best. You can register anything you want. For instance, Izuku's quirk, One for All, grants him enhanced strength. Duality's quirk allows him to control ice and fire. You can register any ability you think would be right for you."

[foolmetwice]

[oh shit oh shit oh SHIT]

I want to make things explode.

[no!!!]

[idolpro]

...Oh.

She gives him a look at that, her smile slipping, but nods.

"That would be a very powerful quirk, I'll note that down."

[foolmetwice]

[. . . omg]

Relax. I'm kidding. If I had a quirk, it'd have to be my Personas. My ability to fight with physical manifestations of my soul, or. . . whatever it is.

[idolpro]

Laughs! Relief!!

"Yes, I'm familiar with the concept, I think that would suit you much better."

[foolmetwice]

All right. Then that'll be my quirk.

My name is-- [. . .] Just call me Ren. And my role is. . .

[. . .]

Tactical support?

[idolpro]

"Ren, Persona, and Tactical support, perfect. Let me just input that for you."

Inko finishes noting down your details, and one of the screens immediately fills out with stats flashing over your profile. The image of you is still blank for the moment, but the screen reads out:

Ren:

✦ - 6/10
♥ - 7/10
♠ - 6/10
◭ - 5/10

[foolmetwice]

[ah. . .]

What do those symbols mean?

[idolpro]

"Those are your starting stats. They're... Hmm, they're how Mori perceives you, in a way, and how you're doing in here."

[foolmetwice]

[. . . he's curious. he has to ask]

What does each symbol mean, individually?

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

She tilts her head, "What do you think they mean?"

[foolmetwice]

Iiiii have no idea.

[but he can tell she isn't going to answer, so he just. huffs]

Well, now that I'm all registered, where do I go from here?

[idolpro]

"Next up we need to get you properly outfitted. Over here, please."

Inko leads you to a hand scanner on one of the walls, gesturing for you to touch it.

[foolmetwice]

[. . . . . . . . . . holds up his hand to touch the scanner? he looks dubious about it, though]

I'm not normally this cooperative, you know.

[why does he feel the need to say that to someone who has been so nice to him]

[idolpro]

"...Ah? Yes, it's good to be careful, you're a smart young man after all. Thank you for going along with me."

The scanner blinks and beeps and a beam of light splits down the wall, revealing a door that opens for you.

[foolmetwice]

[. . . a pause. and before he goes through the door--]

Thanks. For uh-- wanting to. Look out for us.

I mean that.

[AND THEN, FULLY EMBARRASSED, HE DUCKS THROUGH THE DOOR]