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[open] what am I to be what is my calling!

🧙 WHO: Izuku Midoriya & YOU!
⚔️ WHAT: Catch-all log for the month of March! Quests, open prompts and closed threads inside.
🕒 WHEN: All throughout March.
🗺️ WHERE: Camelot and surrounding areas.
⚠️ WARNINGS: tba.

[a: quest: run snaggle foot run]

[Snagglefoot Miffen is the name of the thief that has snatched up some precious gems from a local jewelry shop in Camelot. And if there is one thing that Izuku can’t tolerate as a student studying to be a hero? It’s crime, of course! When he had seen the task, he had signed up right away. Being away from his homeworld and his school hasn’t taken anything away from Izuku’s determination to be a hero and to help out whenever he can.

But this thief is chalking it up to be quite the challenge. A slippery fellow that once Izuku gets a single lead is off before Izuku can reach the next one. He’s been tracking the man through the streets as fast as he can, but the thief seems to be one step ahead of him so far. The next lead means he’ll be heading to the Red Springs Inn next. That means Izuku has to get there before he does.]

Alright, I’m not letting him get ahead of me this time. Even if I’m here... I still have to be. Plus Ultra!

[There is a flicker of magic as Izuku places his hands on a nearby tree. A flash and a bang later and the tree transmutes and grows into a twisted-looking wooden ladder with footholds and all. Izuku is then climbing up the ladder onto the roof of the nearby building and is then running and leaping from roof to roof. Better for the bird’s eye view and to get to the Red Spring Inn faster! Occasionally, only stopping to transmute more branches and tall hanging trees into planks to use as a jumping point to the next roof or ledge!

Witness his alchemy trick or help him out!]

[b: quest: farmers-r-us]

[Farming is still helping and Izuku is just glad that he can lend a hand. Alchemy magic also seems to be a good thing to have in this regard. He’s working with the local farmers with helping the new crops sprout. He’s slow at the work at first but he’s getting better at it bit by bit. And when he’s not helping with the crops himself he is also a healthy strong boy so moving supplies and hauling tools or crops is right up his alley too. The hard work feels nice!

What he doesn’t notice right away while he’s working is the small next of pixies that have seemed to have nested in a corner of the field he’s working in. One moment he is kneeling down to plant and work on some seedlings when his foot catches a part of the nest buried in the brush.]

Eh-??! [Whoosh!!

In an instant, the nest of pixies erupts like a swarm of bees flying around him in a pink and glittery haze! His hair flies up and sticks there as he blinks rapidly at the swarm whooshing all around him! He flails!]

Ah-!! Ack- AHHHHiiii!!

[How does he get the swarm of ~~bees~~ pixies to stop?! They’re starting to chant some sort of magic or charm and the air is starting to spark!]

[c: 🥦 broadsword shopping]

[Being in a fantasy world like this and without his usual quirk Izuku has realized he needs a way to keep up with combat and battle without being able to use his usual superpowers. Alchemy isn’t always a combat type of magic (or at least he hasn’t quite honed a way to use it in a combative way just yet) so he thinks with a weapon that it would be a good way to supplement his skills.

And who doesn’t want a big as heck sword to go with this entire fantasy world vibe?? Like right out of a JRPG!?

Izuku is browsing a local blacksmith and weapons store. Looking at a row of the broadswords that might fit his style and his grip. He’s never bought a sword before so he is a little out of his league right now but looking at the weapons is just … so freaking cool.]

Uaa... These swords are amazing! I can’t believe I’m really here and I can get one…!

[d: 🥦 alchemy studying]

[Izuku is still very new to alchemy but he is getting the hang of transmuting organic matter. Wood, plants and the like came to him easily enough. But with his classmates learning their own magic he does want to try and see if he can study enough to help them as well. With Katsuki and Tsuyu both using light magic, he has figured that the faster he learns how to change and manipulate glass, metal and precious stones? The better.

And that is where Izuku is right now. He’s sitting on a bench outside as he tinkers with a handful of copper pieces and a container full of sand. He’s currently trying to transmute the copper pieces into different shapes and later trying to change the sand into proper glass lenses.

Holding the piece of copper in his hand Izuku suddenly winces as his magic flashes and burns his skin. He drops the copper piece with a clatter! This is going to take some practice...]

If I can get copper and sand to work right... I can start making magnifying lenses...

[Izuku is starting to mutter to himself!]

[e: 🧭 wildcard]

[got something else? feel free to toss it down here! or contact me over here on the cr meme for some plotting! more than happy to make some closed starters as well!]

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[He glances back up at the display of swords upon swords and looks a bit boyishly hopeful! This tiny sparkle of nerdy delight before he smiles with some embarrassment.]

I figured if I'm learning magic I could learn how to use a sword with it. Just like some mages in some books I've read and animes I've seen-!

[He rubs his hair! That's probably telling of Izuku's skills.]

But I personally haven't learned anything like swordplay before...

Edited 2021-03-10 02:28 (UTC)

Anime?

[That's definitely not a word he's heard before. Regardless, his expression isn't judging. His smile wasn't even amused or teasing. After all, this sort of attitude...even children in Great Liang have it. There is something romantic and heroic about swords (until the first time you kill someone with one).]

If you're just learning, you may want to start with a training weapon. And, of course, find someone to teach you.

[It's not his business so if his advice isn't taken he won't insist but it felt like he should at least say it.]

[Izuku looks just a touch embarrassed.]

Anime is... ahh... something... [How does one explain ANIME.

Maybe he should just skirt around that one--]

That's- probably a good idea! It can't be just me picking up a sword and swinging it around. A training sword... A training sword...

[Is there a wooden broadsword or something he could try out? Izuku frets and looks around the displays for something adequate.]

[Added to that he'd have to explain to someone for whom tv and, in fact, radio hasn't been invented yet.

He doesn't laugh, but it's only because he knew when he was this age he would not have appreciated it...even if this child seemed much more easy going and social than he himself had been.]

How strong are your arms? If you've never handled a weapon or fought before a wooden sword would be a good place to start. If you think you can handle the weight, one made of iron that hasn't been sharpened can get you used to swinging it while getting your body acquainted with the weight.

[And then, because he can see this child is fretting...]

How do you usually fight?

[He's assuming you can at least fight because if your answer is going to be "I don't know how" then he's going to have to tell you to work on the basics before going for a weapon.]

[Luckily Izuku can answer this question honestly! With a little bit of embarrassed pride blushing on his cheeks.]

I- I usually fight with hand-to-hand combat... With kicks and punches and a style, I made of my own...!

[He does lift an arm to pat one bicep. It's not as big as say Katsuki's would be but it's clear that under Izuku's loose-fitting clothing is a lean and athletic body. He's not as scrawny as he might first appear for a nerdy-looking kid.]

So- maybe a wooden sword would be good to start with but I think I'd like to start with an iron one first. One that isn't sharpened?

[He does notice that that arm appears to have more strength than he would have initially expected. So, with that in mind...]

An iron sword may be better. If you find it is too heavy you can get a wooden one after. [Since he will still need an iron one at some point.] When choosing a style of sword you may want to think of your own fighting style. A style that focuses on speed maneuverability wouldn't pair well with a heavy weapon...likewise, a style that focuses on hard hits and stability would do better with a larger weapon.

[He smiled.] You really should find a teacher who can help you choose but if you're still undecided we can spar a little and I can give you some suggestions. If you want that is.

[Izuku furrows his eyebrows in thought as he looks over the weapons again. With what was said in mind he does think that an iron sword would suit him better for a start. So he picks one up instead with a bit of a test of the weight.]

I think I might need some trial and error... I usually focus on a power augmentation quirk but my speed is getting better these days...

[He taps his chin. So should he pick power or speed? Then he bows his head politely.]

I'd love a spar if you're not busy...! I don't want to keep you if you are- but I'd really appreciate that! I don't know any swordsmanship teachers so...!

Trial and error isn't a bad way to do things.

[though he wondered if your wallet would agree.]

You may also want to consider what magic you have and whether or not you'd want to keep a hand free to make use of it in combat.]

I wouldn't have offered if I were too busy. [But that word, 'quirk'...wasn't that what someone had called the powers of their world?]

Please excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by a power augmentation quirk?

[He nods...! He will have to make sure he takes his alchemy magic into consideration when he picks his weapons as well. Perhaps there are ways he could use it to enhance his weapons too? The ideas are turning in his head!]

Thanks-! I really appreciate it!

[He lifts his bowed head and smiles quickly.]

A quirk- Right, sorry sometimes I get carried away and forget that we're all from different places- er, worlds. In my world, most people have a super ability or power called a quirk. It's a lot like having the magic we have here, except quirks are more metaphysical. [He rubs at his hair.] I had a power-focused quirk. I could change the levels of strength I could use.

[In simple terms...!]

There's no need for thanks. Sparring with new people is a good experience for me as well.

[He returns that smile.]

I spoke to someone who mentioned that word on the network. I guess the two of you are probably from the same place. [But also being able to change the level of your strength sounds interesting...] Is there a limit to how much you can increase your strength by?

[Izuku feels very grateful to have run into someone willing to give him a chance. He wants to do his best and really learn how to use a sword properly. So he does pick out an iron broadsword with some heft to it. But in his grip he seems to be able to handle it well. Swinging it in combat is a whole other topic though, he knows that.]

Some of my classmates are here, so it probably was. [He knows Momo has been using the network!] And my strength levels... I was still learning how to use it to its full capacity so I don't really know. There was a time where I almost reached one hundred percent but it took a lot out of me.

[He won't really be able to know any of that for sure until he returns home... Izuku laughs sheepishly.]

But- I don't think I'll be able to work on that here. I'll have to rely on my own strength this time. Just me and my own body. I want to be able to use this sword properly!

[He wonders is this boy was one of the ones from further in the future who is keeping secrets?

But it's really not his business to pry so he doesn't.]

There are other things to work on that I'm certain will translate into skills that can be useful when you return.

[Like swordplay.]

All skills are useful in the right circumstance. It never hurts to pick up more.

[He absolutely is one of them that is from the future. He hadn't wanted to hurt his classmates somehow by knowing things from the future as well. Can't be too sure how any of that works! So he's kept quiet about it!]

I think you're right...! I can't wait to learn more. Learning magic on top of this too, it's just... amazing!

[He smiles and with his sword selected he motions towards the door that will go out to the training yard out back.]

I think we can try some sparing out there? If you want?

Having a thirst for knowledge is a good thing.

[He's smiling when he says it. He didn't have quite that enthusiasm but he did enjoy learning things as well.

He nodded.]

Of course. It's important to try a weapon before spending money.

[Even for someone who wasn't a beginner. He walks towards the door.]

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

[Izuku is a bit hyped up for this. A sparkle in his eye as they make their way out back. The sword in his hand feels great and he's feeling great about this even if his cheeks are burning with a little bit of nerdy excitement and embarrassment.]

Thanks- Ah- I'm sixteen, I'm in high school.

[Not that it's really relevant that he's in high school here!]

I wonder if it's common for someone my age to want to learn how to use a weapon like this?

Highschool?

[Sixteen, is it?]

I don't think it's uncommon. Some start even earlier than that. [His smile is gentle even as he draws his sword.] Some of them simply come from warrior families and others dream of maybe joining the army to find glory and adventure.

[When the sword is fully out of its sheath, he stood with it at his side.]

Shall we start?

Yeah, It's my grade in school- Ah, maybe high school isn't a type of schooling in some worlds.

[Or time periods??]

It just means I've got a lot of catching up to do.

[But Izuku looks ready and determined as ever. Holding the broadsword with two hands he takes a loose stance to help him maintain speed. He's going to have to figure out his balance. His grip might be a little weak since more of his strength is building in his legs these days but he really wants to learn this way!]

I'm ready!

Such distinctions didn't exist in Great Liang.

[Perhaps they can discuss it further later.

This child...he feel like Shen Yi, back when he was pretending to be a teacher in Yanhui would have enjoyed having a student like this.

His expression doesn't veer from the gentle calm it's adopted this whole time...not even when his grip on his sword shifts and he goes in for an attack.

He wasn't aiming to seriously injure anyone but neither does he hesitate or go easy on his partner. There's strength and weight behind that strike and he's interested to see how Midoriya would respond.]

[He would be interested in hearing more, sometime! Izuku finds him to be really calming to talk to as well. Almost like he really is talking to one of his teachers back home. Maybe that's why it's so easy to fall into training and sparring like this.

Izuku goes off of instinct alone, using the heavy blade in his hand to parry the strike that he's given. There is a clang of metal as Izuku successfully parries the strike but there is something a little slow to his power. It might be the weight of the sword or perhaps it might seem like Izuku's grip itself is a little weak?]

Ah-!

[But he tries again, this time aiming a strike back himself. Again- a little slow! But the power behind it is there.]

[The technique is a little clumsy, as expected from someone who hasn't held a sword before, but his instincts are good. That is something that is harder to train so Chang Geng felt this wasn't a bad start at all.

He could disarm the boy but this was to see what he could do and so he moves to block the sword instead.]

Keep a good grip on your weapon.

[Is all the warning he gives before He moves forward with a series of strikes, each one harder than the other trying to see how long it took to knock the weapon out of Midoriya's hands and what he'd do when pressed by an advancing opponent.]

[It's fast! Izuku keeps his nerves about him, trying to deflect each attack and slash with a parry of his own. But a large broadsword is hard to keep a block up with. As his heel presses into the ground when he backs up Izuku tries to push into the attacks instead. Trying to slash back instead of blocking all the hits.]

Ha-!

[But the last one seems to be too much on Izuku's balance for the moment. He stumbles and the weapon clatters from his hand. He winces slightly and looks down at his hand which is scarred from previous battles. But Izuku has a smile on his lips, one that is a bit proud to be learning even if it comes with knicks and scratches.]

Almost...! I almost had every slash parried!

[He doesn't laugh because that's rude but his smile does widen a fraction.]

You did well.

[But then he's reaching out to take Midoriya's hand. That's a lot of scars but he's more concerned about any new injuries, after all, old injuries can build up, making new injuries more likely.]

Are you hurt?

[Izuku feels like this has to be a good start. He's used to starting at the very bottom and working his way upwards so hard work isn't new to him. Sometimes that means a few bumps and bruises every once in a while.

He smiles sheepishly as he's checked over, a tiny redness on his face in embarrassment.]

N-no, I think I'm fine. A friend told me that my grip might be weaker these days but I'm trying to work on that too.

[He does stretch his fingers. No cuts or anything. Just new grip on a new heavy weapon! He can do this!]

[This child.

He'll make a note to ask the healer he's been working with about working with old injuries.]

If it hurts let me know. We don't want to aggravate any previous injuries. [And with that he lets go.]

How did you feel about that sword?

[Good gosh yes please, help him.]

I .. Right. Thank you...

[He frets lightly.]

But I really liked this sword, it felt good to hold. As long as I can get the strength back up in my hand, I think I can get this one.

[open] what am I to be what is my calling!

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Midoriya is adorable aaaaa

djhdsfsdf i'm glad you think so!

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I think we can just about wrap up?

sounds good! wrapped up! 🎀