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Post by Beriadan on Apr 18, 2023 8:50:18 GMT
"Knowing the difference between right and wrong."
Shinja spoke freely, looking towards Nocturne. The best heroes didn't stray from their path. These days, Vigilantes were on the rise, but it was being lenient on their, let's face it, criminal behaviour that made pro-heroes come across as weak. She eyed towards the bickering classmates, frowning at their actions.
"And knowing not to air dirty laundry in front of others. The public need a strong, brave face. They don't want to see people arguing about personal grievances."
An obvious attack on Faliwah and Flynn, as she leant back in her chair, staring right ahead again. Shinja seemed like she was in a foul mood today.
"Aah, and ya gotta have panache, yo! Some style! What good is a hero if they can't dazzle their audience, for real!"
Hokori had put his feet up on the desk, very uncouth, but he was grinning as he spoke.
"Strong heroes, brave heroes, sure, fine. But if ya able to take someone's mind off of a bad situation eith some razzle dazzle... that's savin' them just as much as the next person!"
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Post by FreudTastic on Apr 18, 2023 20:29:46 GMT
"Ey, I'm with ya on that one Tanzo pal! Same goes fer me too y'know! I'm a real freight train o' power when it comes to my own quirk an' my adrenaline boosts, so I's gotta hold my punches from time to time too! Then 'gain, sometimes y'hafta let go of the brakes so to speak! S'all about when an' where for me!"
Jack spoke up confidently, borrowing a bit from what both Tanzo and Nocturne himself had said. Seems he was a bit of a balanced act between restraint and efficiency, probably due to how he had used to fight crime on his own back in Melbourne, technically as a vigilante, and had to fight with both restraint to not kill anyone, but also with brutal efficiency to avoid the cops before they'd arrive. But, he'd raise a finger.
"But also! For me, the one an' most important thing fer me is not jus' how others view ya, but how ya view y'self too! 'Cause sure, people all over the world an' country might love ya and your actions, but tha's really all publicity stunts in the end. Nah, y'gotta look at y'self sometime, an' give yourself some credit too! An' how would you be able to do that if you'd just plow down everythin' in front of ya without restraint, or focus on 'dominating' every encounter like ol' Ivan just put it? Every hero out 'dere should also focus on givin' themselves some love, too!"
Lauren would just roll her eyes briefly at Ivan's statement in return. So he was one of THOSE guys, huh? All serious and wanting to be the strongest. Oh she could not wait to put him in his place... but not now. For now, everyone were giving real good examples of what the most important hero trait was, and it seems like she was getting left buried beneath. But thankfully, just after Hokori and Jack finished up their summaries-
"Honestly... kinda surprised Jack thought of it before me. Never expected Mr. Knucklehead for that kinda guy- no offense. But, point being, I agree with his point of view. You really ought to work on your own image as well if you're gonna be a good hero. Even with a thousand people all around you cheering for you, it won't matter a whole lot if you despise yourself for whatever reason."
"And, I also think heroes should really look EVERYWHERE for any potential crime or disturbance. As I said before; I was nearly a victim to such a crime myself, and I wish to work on never letting such a thing as domestic abuse take place on my watch. People suffer, not just out on the streets or in public spaces, but also in the supposed comfort of their homes and sanctuaries. If a hero ever suspects that such a thing is happening, they'd ought to investigate it to the best of their abilities."
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Post by ghostmytoast on Apr 20, 2023 22:14:25 GMT
Flynn watched Yashida as she interpreted the goings on in the classroom. He was about to snap at Waf again, but Yashida broke interpreter role and gave him a nasty look. He argued with her for a minute, but she convinced him it wasn't worth detention and certainly not expulsion if he started a fight right there in the classroom. This was completely out of role and not professional, but its really impossible to be professional with Flynn.
Instead, he took in and let out sharp breath of frustration through his nose and crossed his arms. Leaning on his desk, he crossed his legs at the ankles and went back to watching the conversations about what was important for a hero to have. Nodding along with what everyone was saying, he agreed with most of them. Eventually, he gave his own two cents.
Understanding of others. Yashida interpreted as he signed, patially as a jab to his rival but mostly as his actual answer. Contrary to what some people may think, hero work is not a solo gig. It more often than not takes a team to get the job done. If you don't play nice with others well; not listening, not being open to other ideas, refusing to accept advice or help, or DOUBTING THE CAPABILITIES OF YOUR COMRADES FOR UNJUSTIFIED REASONS!!! He stared daggers at Waf as his hands flailed the last example before taking a short pause to continue glaring at her, then turned his head back around to finish his thought. You won't get very far in life in general, let alone hero work.
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Post by notdomino on Apr 21, 2023 5:10:57 GMT
To be honest, the dusk hero was well enthused and entertained with this topic so far. Everyone was beginning to list their opinions. There was so much he wanted to speak on, but the funny part was there was no wrong answers here. They each could truly live out the hero dreams the set for themselves if they truly wanted to. After Ivan was Tanzo's thoughts. Based on the circumstance, Yoo could understand. There weren't actually that many times he could fight at full power. So he could sympathize. Ivan understood full and well what Tanzo meant, but saw it as a weakness. "Sounds like you'd rather whither away instead of being the leader you could be. It's sidekick talk...Anyone who knows they could do better SHOULD do better." From his point of view, not giving your absolute all was nonsense. This was his father's words echoing out of his mouth, not his own... even though he ultimately agreed with those sharp words. As a Sir, he was to be a step above the rest. Any respectable hero in training should hold themselves to the highest of standards. At least that was what was engraved in his mind.
Nocturne would cock his head to the side at Shinja's comment. He wouldn't speak on it, but her comments spoke more about him than she realized. For many heroes, life worked in black and white, and for others, it was just the mere matter of doing what needs to be done for the greater good. For all intended purposes, Nocturne was well within the latter and did a damn good job of concealing it. Since he was on the opposite end of the spectrum as her, he couldn't help but find those views a little undercooked. Based on her tone though, she'd likely seen a few things and had good reason to say these things. He'd pull her to the side later. They actually had plenty to discuss.
Hell, all students had their reasons. It's why this conversation was so important. To witness and understand differing viewpoints.
Ivan would scoff at Hokori's explanation. ~~~Style?? He must take this as a joke~~~ He thought to himself. Then came Jack's notion for self love. Honestly now... Ivan was getting disappointed with these answers. Were they being for real? Nocturne wasn't exactly a fan of this answer either. Wearing a cape was a serious and stressful choice to be made. It was a job that would only bare fruit through dedication. Love of any sort wouldn't fit... He'd think of his ex-wife for a moment before pointing his attention to the next student, Lauren. Ivan nodded intensely. That was a fair answer, that anyone could get behind, but Nocturne especially liked it.
Flynn would chime in next, and despite his jabs to Faliwah, his opinion was good as well, though Noc wished he could weigh in. There were plenty of heroes who could do solo work just fine. Looking at this group of kids, Noc could tell some would prefer solo work over others. Some would prefer agency work or to create their own agency. The possibilities were endless.
"Good, good" Nocturne said. "Let's keep it flowing. More thoughts." There were some students that didn't go. If they didn't volunteer themselves, he'd volun-tell them to speak up.
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Post by MisterMau on Apr 23, 2023 0:56:47 GMT
Wait? Did he escape the ire of Nocturne?! Hell yeah! Youta's big goofy grin was there as always, lighting up his face with the bubbly cheer he was known for. Even with the very rampant side eyeing that was happening nearby, Youta's smiling nature was unfazed and certainly unfettered, getting him down in the dumps was about as hard as getting their brooding teacher to lighten up! Though really he thought Professor Noc was cool as hell for his attitude, it was hard not to look up to a guy like that! Despite being one of the goofier, probably spaciest, student in his class, Youta was still super serious about his Hero career. Having a teacher like Nocturne was rad, he had the right kind of experience to teach at a place like UA, and he wasn't gonna send out any half baked Heroes.
The most important traits of a hero...to me? Huh, alright. So, what is the most important trait to me?
Of course the flood gates were open now, his classmates all began giving out their personal feelings to the matter. He found himself agreeing at least partially with most of them, but honestly none of them sang to him as his answer. It took him a while to think of something, only really breaking out of his pondering by Nocturne urging them on without calling anyone to action. It'd probably do a bit if he spoke up before Nocturne would call him out. "For me, I'd say giving whatever it takes to succeed as a hero. Rescue, defeating a villain, halting a disaster....Sometimes we're all that stands between those things and the people we're protecting...even if you're not the hero for the job. You have to become the hero for the job right then and there, at least until other heroes arrive on the scene. At most? I guess that depends on your limits, going past those is what our school motto is right? It's kinda cheesy, but it's totally right" it made sense that it would be something like that, at least to himself. He was a speedster, he was always pushing to beat his best time. Always gotta do better and push those limits.
Youta gave a thumbs up and nodded "So yeah, that's mine!"
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Post by purplepinay on Apr 23, 2023 3:19:29 GMT
Faliwah sat there, quiet, taking in everything everyone had to say. She would absorb all their ideals and think on all them. She wouldnt even notice the late-comer until something was said though. Mostly, she deigned to pay him no mind unless he said something that caught her attention. They all had good things to say for the most part though she didnt agree in its entirety with all what had been said. By now, everyone had gone giving her some good feedback to ferment on
Their answers also was telling of their personalities, who they are and how they view the world. She beleived she knew these classmates of hers, or would, well enough after the debate was over. She would be able to see where everyones passions were.
When it was her turn to go, she would stand and give the class a formal, full bow before beginning
"I think everything has said logistical reasons in regard to the best traits of becoming a hero. Understanding yourself, your limits and being honest to yourself, keeping yourself to an ethic is the most important trait heros can have. Being honest, holding ourselves and other heros accountable to do what needs to be done is what separates us from vigilantes and villains both"
She started, scanning her eyes around the room looking at each person as she mentions them
"Tanzo-san brought up a good point about self restraint, Lauren-san and Hokori-san both have an equally good point in having your own style as well as confidence in yourself. I think they both support the point that I have brought up"
Faliwah would continue
"Flynn-San also brings a good point on hero-team work. There needs to be a deep understanding for those you work with so that all can keep each other both accountable and in check so everyone can come out of a villain encounter as smoothly as possible. Facing against villains has a way of testing all these values so having a strong chacter, strong morals is a neccessity to have so that you dont find yourself becoming the person youre trying to save civilians from"
She would save the best for last, turning to shinja her being the only one she would respond to directly
"knowing right and wrong is why the rules are as they are. I do agree that among the public, its good form so as to not to have them feeling unsure of the heros that save them from villainy. Among heroic peers, dont you think they should push each other so that all feel the need to succeed? Feel the need to improve do better? I dont quite understand the... dirty laundry term but I dont see a world with out competition between heros benefiting civilians. "
With that statement, she tood another deep bow to indicate when she has finished speaking as well as sitting back down in her chair once more.
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Post by cmd1095 on Apr 23, 2023 15:32:27 GMT
"Sounds like you'd rather whither away instead of being the leader you could be. It's sidekick talk...Anyone who knows they could do better SHOULD do better."
Tanzo raised an eyebrow at Ivan's response to his answer "And what is "better" in your eyes then? I think you're forgetting what job it is we're here to train for." he said "If winning fights is all you care about, there's professional fighting leagues you could just as easily get into, some of them even allow quirk use I hear."
While his tone wasn't angry, Tanzo did give Ivan a bit of a disappointed look "We're here to become heroes. That means our primary responsibility above all other things is to protect people. If fighting at full power would cause more harm to people than it would do them good, then we're obligated to hold ourselves back. This career, it's not ABOUT us. All the fame and glory and money? None of those are integral to what it really means to be a hero. Being number one, sponsorship deals, projecting an image to the media... none of that is as important as the simple responsibility to protect people who can't protect themselves. If you fail to do that, you're not even a hero anymore... so anyone who's only here for glory is in the wrong line of work."
It wasn't a direct accusation towards Ivan, but the implication was there, if Ivan only cared about strength and winning fights, then he was missing the big picture in Tanzo's opinion. It was entirely possible Ivan was strong enough that he'd end up doing some good as a pro, putting away villains and saving people... but he wasn't going to be a hero that way. And it was "heroes" like Ivan who only cared about beating the villains that were the reason Tanzo didn't have a father. He'd never approve of such a narrow view of heroism.
"Frankly I think the media aspect of hero work has become toxic. Hero culture being so much about posturing and pandering to the cameras gets in the way of us actually doing our jobs. Personally I intend to distance myself from that as much as I can. I don't really care about the title of number one, or even whether I'm a solo hero or a sidekick or have my own agency. Whatever enables me to help the most people to the greatest degree. If I end up famous and stuff anyway, so be it. But I have no interest in pursuing such empty things as that." Tanzo concluded "Rank 1, rank 100, whoever saves more people and improves more lives is the better hero, no matter what the popularity polls say.
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Post by Beriadan on Apr 23, 2023 21:28:26 GMT
"Nah, sorry Tanzo, but I ain't vibin' with what you're putting down!"
Hokori had his arms behind his head now, but his gaze was later focus on the large boy. The grin was gone, and his expression was a lot more intense than before.
"I mean, I agree with protectin' people. That's the priority for all heroes. But without the popularity, how are civilians supposed to know when they're safe? If a rando walks up and says 'hey, it's all chill, I'm here', how can they know if they don't know the dude from any other dude?"
He slipped his feet to the floor, leaning forward with a glint in his eye. Hokori had some strong feelings, when it came to it.
"Fact is, Hero society is the way it is. The ranks matter, because it makes people feel safe, ya dig? If someone like Strive can say "Don't fear, because I am here", then ya know he means it, and feel safe. Sure, there's heroes out there that lost sight of why they're chasing popularity in the first place... but overall, a hero has to be recognisable. If ya ain't, then ya might as well go work as a cop, or a fireman, or a doctor. They can afford to be faceless. Us future heroes? Nah, we gotta have the spotlight, else nobody will know to feel safe when we arrive on the scene."
He exhaled, leant back on his chair and shrugged.
"That's my take, anyway."
Shinja hadn't heard Hokori talk so much in a long time. She half agreed with what he said, but also saw Tanzo's view. The media did stir things up... and villains also grew bolder when cameras were involved. She smiled at Faliwah's literal take on her words, misunderstanding the jab at her and Flynn for something else.
"Sure... heroes have to push themselves. Its the whole reason we have a ranking system like we do. But there are rules and laws for a reason. I've seen lots of reports of Vigilantes recently..."
Her mind went to the NJPD, and Kako, but she continued on.
"...but without laws in place to follow, we would turn back into savages. Heroes need to know the lines. Even if it means losing face, or losing a battle. Following the rules set in place for us is one of the most important things we can do. So many of us could kill with our Quirks. We have to stick to the law in everything we do."
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Post by notdomino on Apr 27, 2023 0:22:38 GMT
Nocturne nodded as more students chimed in. He was happy to hear everyone's take whether he agreed or disagreed. These kids had such stout beliefs. He could respect each of their want for becoming a hero under the umbrella of what they found most important. From an exercise standpoint, it would be easy for some of the students for find allies in one another. They'd be peers during graduation, so there was always the off chance of one of them starting an agency early. Conjoining with like minds was the way to go for that instance, but there also was the want from a teacher's standpoint to know what angles could work better for some students. As nuanced as a topic heroing is, teaching it was infinitely more nuanced. Relaying the wrong messages could ruin the future of bright young students. Nocturne took pride in a hero, but with these recent few years, he was thoroughly enjoying being a teacher.
Listening to Youta speak, Ivan held a lingering stare. Doing whatever it takes, eh? The glance would bounce to Lauren then to Shinja. Based on opinion alone, these were the only people he found to be competent. Currently the polite mean girl Faliwah was giving her reason. He tilted his head in confusion. She spoke of ethics as if she didn't just ask a deaf boy to repeat himself after his big moment... To be honest he couldn't tell if it were intentional or not, but it was fowl all the same. As much as her reasoning was good for her important trait, her mouth and actions didn't seem to match. In which case, it went in one ear and right out the other. Deplorable. He wasn't a fan of Flynn's remarks toward her either... Two wrongs didn't make a right.
As Tanzo spoke, Ivan would sneer. "Tch...media... I guess that much we can agree on. If I cared about fame and glory, I'd be an actor. BETTER is being the name villains cower in fear toward. As Mr. style boy says-" Nodding his head toward Hokori, "Off name and sight alone, a hero who dominates can inspire the people and dishearten the vile hearted. Villains lose hope in the face of a dominating force, a top ranked hero. More than your childish perception of winning fights or not, that title is the most important thing in hero society. The number 1 holds the very future of their country in their hands, and you're meaning to tell me that it's OKAY to...as you've so delicately put it " reduce our combat effectiveness at times." There are generations after us watching, and villains watching the heroes' every move from the shadow. If you think for a second my country's or even your country's number 1 focuses on holding back, you're sorely mistaken. The object is to dominate to preserve peace. They are the symbol of peace, and are the leading example for heroes behind them to follow, whether they edge out the same path or carve their own. " With his background of having a hero family, he knew better than anyone the want to carve out his own lane. He'd be the shining example for himself if no one else believed in him.
He'd point to Shinja. "And you... You worry too much about semantics... If those vigilantes are reducing the crime rate, then good for them. Looks like we and they have the same end goal. If you can recognize that, you'd be better off for it rather than making it us vs. them. " He didn't support or hate vigilantes. As long as they stayed out of the way, he wouldn't "see" anything they did in his presence. His own end goal was peace, after all.
Nocturne wiped the board. It was getting a little too spicy, but at the same time, he want to hear more. He'd give the students the option. "Shall we continue, OR move on to the next topic?"
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Post by ghostmytoast on Apr 27, 2023 14:58:18 GMT
Flynn scoffed at Faliwah's answer, especially the part where she agreed with him. He wasn't she if she was trying to suck up to the teacher or was just that oblivious about how much of a lack of respect she had for others. Either way, he hated hearing her even try to call herself a team player.
Ivan's response to Tanzo also rubbed him the wrong way. Not that he didn't think there was a point to be made there, being recognized as a hero is actually something he thought was helpful to get the people to trust you, but he didn't like the way it was said. It sounded almost degrading towards his friend, which got him to visibly clench his fists in a way only Tanzo would be able to see as the one sitting next to him.
Still, he didn't add anything else to the conversation feeling that anything he wanted to say would just start a fight. He did sign What an ass under the table to Tanzo, but that was it.
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Post by FreudTastic on Apr 27, 2023 16:39:00 GMT
Jack was painfully aware that his message seemed to have just... gone unnoticed. But he was alright with it. It wasn't as if he could judge people who did not know him as intimately as Hokori and Shinja did, knowing where he had come from and all that. At least Lauren did shoot him a supportive smile after she had made her voice heard, too. It wasn't often that the American and Australian saw eye to eye on things, but knowing what the two of them had gone through, it hit home for both of them at least. But now, things were heating up a bit as Tanzo and Ivan seemed to be getting into a bit of a back-and-forth, with even Hokori chiming in, and Shinja.
"I'm with ya, Lil' Dusty! So long as heroes don' lose sight of what 'dey wanted to achieve in the first place, a lil' bit of fame an' fortune ain't somethin' I'm against. Take what yer given an' what-not, right? Jus' make sure to not get too gluttonous."
But then his ears immediately flattened once Ivan set his sights on Shinja, and more or less berated her for her views.
"Oi, new kid. Hate t'burst yer bubble, but with someone speakin' from experience-"
He did not elaborate on it for good reason.
"Vigilantes don' really tend to hold 'emselves back when they REALLY should. Shinja's right, 'dere's people out there who have quirks far more dangerous than any o' us in this room! An' if they ain't taught to hold back an' show restraint, they'll end up just killin' people. And no matter who that might be that end up on their tally, civilian or villain, it'll give 'em a hella bad rep! So, le's take yer example, a'ight? Le's say the Number 1, Strive 'imself, suddenly started usin' his quirk to the fullest, an' he kills a person? Don' matter who that person is, but he's now dead 'cause of the Number 1 Hero, a person people should look UP to. Now people see 'im as a murderer. An' is that really someone who should be 'dominating' both the battlefield an' media? Should we really start lookin' up to potential killers?"
"Yeeeeeeah. Not the kinda society we're aiming to make, is it?"
Lauren chimes in as well, somewhat casually. She had said her piece, and wanted to keep it at that. But this 'Ivan' guy next to her... really irked her with what he was saying. Especially with his views on vigilantes being so... 'casual'. So indifferent.
"And just, y'know, generally speaking. Some vigilantes are really treading a thin line of 'justice' as it is. Who's to say they won't tip over too far towards the bad side, and spiral into turning into a villain? As imperfect and flawed as they might be, rules are there for a reason, like Shinja's saying. Alright? So just suck it up and realize we can't all go just steam-rolling into everything in life."
She did not make a point to show it, but she was speaking out of her own personal fears on this one. But the observant one might've noticed her fur standing on edge a bit when she spoke of vigilantes turning to villains. After all, she had been dangerously close to being converted to a villain herself...
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Post by cmd1095 on Apr 28, 2023 1:10:27 GMT
"Well clearly we're not going to agree on the topic of self-restraint. I've said my piece there, so onto the topic of vigilantes then" Tanzo said, he considered several comments he could say to Ivan along the lines of perhaps Ivan just didn't know what it was like being so powerful you had to restrain yourself, to have dominating the enemy be the default... but he wasn't like Faliwah, he wasn't blind to the conflict such comments would spark, so he decided to just let it rest. Ivan would see the next time sparring lessons came along and they clashed just why he had to hold back all the time.
"I support vigilantes, with qualifications. Not all vigilantes are created equal, as Jack mentioned some vigilantes lack the ability to show the needed restraint while waving around dangerous quirks and cause more harm than good. As an intern with Moonbeam I've apprehended a few such vigilantes who did more damage to the civilians than the villain they were fighting." Tanzo said "that being said, there ARE vigilantes out there who are skilled or disciplined enough where they're a net good for the communities they're in. They don't hurt innocents, and they're usually faster to respond to local dangers than heroes could ever hope to be."
"Ideally we heroes would be able to address every crime ourselves, we'd always spot every crime that was initiated and always be first on the scene. If our hero system were perfect and we could have our ideal scenario vigilantes would be unnecessary. But we don't. Our hero system is deeply flawed in many regards and frankly there aren't enough of us to always be there in time." Tanzo continued "vigilantism is a symptom of our own failings as heroes, a necessary evil that saves lives we can't reach. At the end of the day, anything that means more people are protected is something to be appreciated. Should we tell the vigilantes who do genuinely save people 'thanks but no thanks please let people die instead?' No law or is worth innocent lives... so long as the vigilante is saving people and not hurting innocents, they're fine in my books. Of course the moment that changes they need to be cracked down on, but I will not condemn someone whose only crime was not standing by and watching someone be killed."
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Post by purplepinay on Apr 28, 2023 13:46:25 GMT
"regarding the topic of self-restraint and the abilities one has to show them remain. Quirks are powerful, they are reasons they can't be used without license for any occupation. It's not right to use it at full power at all times, and the many exercises we had through the year demonstrates that. Here at least anyway"
Faliwah had interjected her thoughts, remaining seated this time though still looking at each other peer as she spoke
"it's also quite ridiculous to state such vile remarks towards media and the ranking system. It's the media that exemplifies the works that heros do to everyone that sees and media also puts that view in front of villains and without them, criminal activity could increase ten-fold. The ranking system is necessary as it brings light to heros but it's also incredibly useless to wonder where you stand within them, and to allow said rankings to influence how you act and respond. What you do on and off camera should be congruent otherwise you just aren't being honest to the people around you, especially civilians who need that honesty the most"
She paused for a moment as she scanned the room, and thought of what she was going to say next. It was easy to defend ranking systems and rules but the views of vigilantes being spread were surprising and she herself wasn't sure how to feel of others feelings of this specific topic.
"if vigilantes are qualified, then they can easily become heros can they not? Hero work is licensed because it's dangerous and requires training. It's just like any other job out there. Civilians don't pretend to be cops, or firefighters or doctors without the proper liscenses and if they do, they are punished justifiably. Vigilantes are criminals, they do not follow rules and the notion that there are not enough heros is ridiculous when there are hundreds of new heros being released every year. There are multiple schools that train young minds to become heros, and from each one, up to 20 or more graduate and enter the force. There are hundreds of heros around the globe, all fighting legally to make the world better. If they were really qualified not just obtain a liscense?"
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Post by notdomino on May 1, 2023 5:07:16 GMT
"Oi, new kid. Hate t'burst yer bubble, but with someone speakin' from experience-"
Ivan glanced, turning his nose up at the roo. Leaning back, and taking a relaxed breath, he- " We only see whats on camera... Who knows WHAT Strive has and hasn't done by himself off camera? But honestly, now... With Vigilantes, I still say letting them slide is fine. " Now pointing his conversation toward Lauren as he continued " if they take the path of a villain, we can treat em like one. Simple math, yea?" He'd spend some time listening. He did a fair amount of talking on the last topic. Just shooting his mouth off would do him no real good if he didn't intake as much as he put out. Faliwah's take made him perk up, mainly because he thought of a clever jab toward both Jack and Tanzo.
"If they were really qualified why not just obtain a license?"
He'd smirk, eyes veering to Jack, just for the sake of being a smart ass. Before he could say anything, his attention swung to the teacher who'd been quiet almost the entire time. A part of him was annoyed he hadn't noticed sooner. As the third years continued on with the subject, Nocturne was planning something out on the chalkboard. He'd erase the whole thing after realizing a numbers problem. No matter what he did, one person would have to participate twice. He tapped his scar in thought. Ivan looked over the class once more trying to figure out what was going to happen. Nocturne checked his watch and flinched. If he didn't cut this short, he'd be killing the schedule he'd set out for this joint class. Terebi would eat him alive if he didn't pull this off perfectly. So... for the sake of his job-
"Class, we're gonna go ahead and stop right there! This went better than I'd thought. I really hope a lot of you used your words wisely!" For once Yoo would raise his voice, and it boomed easily. If they didn't shut up now, he'd plunge them all into darkness for the remainder of the class. This was important! As time was of the essence, he needed to stop the class for two reasons. One was giving a brief about the rest of the week- "Right now, I'd like you all to think about what you've said so far, what you haven't said, and what you should have said. Think about what you've heard, and your biases... Right now, I'd like you to get up and sit near who you agree with most. Don't think about it too hard or try to be fair for numbers' sake. Just follow your gut. I'll be the one dividing the class up so don't worry about numbers. Tomorrow I'll be conducting an exercise for you all. Consider it an "Agency Excercise." You will be operating in small combat cells based on similar ideals. This should procure some easy combinations and teamwork among you all. With your agency, you will be facing off against other agencies to go grab a common objective.... " So there was a method to the madness. Ivan cringed realizing he'd painted himself into a corner and would have a squad of absolutely NO ONE. Who did he agree with most? He scanned... Youta? He had said something about doing whatever it takes, a fine trait for a hero! The kid had said the least so far and that was good enough for Ivan!
If this was based on agreeing, it damn sure wasn't Tanzo, Hokori or Jack. He didn't want to hear them talk anymore. Ivan thought a bit more. There was Faliwah. He didn't particularly care for her vigilante stance, and her hero stance wasssss-he'd forgotten already. There was also Flynn, who very obviously was beefing with Faliwah, and was giving bad vibes. Was he glaring at Ivan? His subject was abouuuuut...-he'd forgotten. To be honest, their actions toward each other replaced what good things they did have to say and deterred him from wanting to choose them. Oh well... Who did that leave him with exactly? Lauren? He got the feeling she wasn't a fan of his so far... Shinja? Perhaps half-heartedly on some subjects, but a hard clash on the vigilante topic. Both would be rough picks if this turned out to be trios. " Since everyone isn't here, we can worry about the actual team splits on the day off. But I'd like you to shuffle around toward who you is most on "your side" so I can have a rough idea of who will be on what team. For fun's sake, you all know this exercise as capture the flag."
Ivan with shy footsteps would walk toward Youta's desk and sit right on it. He avoided eye contact with the pink haired racer, saying- "You're most important hero trait idea wasn't awful...Do whatever it takes, and Dominating ain't too far off." He had hoped Youta would accept his gesture, 'else he'd be by himself. No one had actually spoken about Youta's views, so Ivan wasn't sure where others stood with him. The other students, including himself, were so loud and set on getting their point across that he hadn't gotten to hear Youta's vigilante opinion. "And you? Vigilantes I mean... what'ya think?" He could share with Ivan if group discussions weren't his thing. Based on his... "popularity" Ivan wouldn't go anywhere if he agreed or disagreed. Youta was his only safe pick.
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Post by Beriadan on May 1, 2023 6:18:08 GMT
"Eyyy, what a no brainer! Who would have guessed we had similar ideas?"
Hokori scooted next to Jack with a wink, tongue sticking out. The couple had been speaking the same language for so long, it wasn't a surprise to see them share ideas. He looked around the room, wondering what the teams would end up like.
"A team like us... we're gonna kick butt!"
Shinja rose to her feet, taking a sweeping look around. A few people had shared her ideas, but there had been strong clashes. Ivan had a terrible view on Vigilantes, same as Tanzo. She realised there was one who had been on the same page for most of her ideas... Shinja smirked to herself, and wLked over.
"Looks like this could be a good thing for both of us, Faliwah."
She took a seat next to her rival, the girl with a similar Quirk that had been clashing with her several times in class competitions. Their powers and abilities were close, but Shinja hadn't realised that she also held many of the same ideas as Faliwah, too. She gave the girl a wry smile.
"How about we team up for a change?"
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