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Post by cmd1095 on May 3, 2023 1:06:45 GMT
Tanzo stared dumbly at the check, there it was... more money than he had any business having... he was going to have to figure out what to do with this later... next time he did one of these events he was setting his percentage even lower... maybe he'd just drop it entirely next time. This was going to have him covered on materials for a long while anyway
He was only shaken out of his funk by the question about cream and sugar, to which he have a quick response of his preferred ratio. Accepting the cup as carefully as he could... he really didn't want to be on the hook for replacing this thing if it broke... even with his sudden windfall.
Watching Alice remove her fancy accessories and toss them behind the couch was a surreal sight. Such valuable things just cast aside as inconveniences, Alice really was an outlier...
"Yeah, I'm a UA student, we'll be classmates this year. I also intern at Moonbeam's agency and seem to have a knack for ending up in trouble lately. If you check the news the past year you'll see me pop up more times than a student ought to" Tanzo chuckled... he wasn't sure why he was mentioning that. He wasn't proud of it! But maybe he did kinda want to seem cool and competent as a hero right now? He wasn't bragging though, being in the news so much was a bad thing why would he brag about it! Conflicting emotions raged internally as he took a long sip of tea "apparently we both have that knack though, from what I've seen and heard so far. I'm sure having you around in class is going to prove very interesting.
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Post by grimtimes on May 4, 2023 11:34:00 GMT
Andresta held Alice, it was a genuine hug "You've got to get me to a court room first" she whispered back into Alice's ear. Then with a quick pat on her back, they parted. She smiled as she rolled her chair backwards, "I'll be keeping an eye on your progress at school and I'll be happy to play the roll of guardian for your parent's day". She did mean this, An had no interest in cause trouble in or around a school. Specially one so full of heroes.
"Give me a call if you need me or just want to chat" She waved and turn away. Her wheel chair purring as she rolled off towards her car. Kuki bowing quickly before part following after her employer.
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Once at her car and reversing the chair up its ramps, its wheels locking into the slots to prevent it bouncing around. She took the time to use the roof rails and heft herself out of the wheel chair into the plush back seat. Andresta let out a sigh as she settled into the plush padding. Then as she waited for Kuki to slip into the driver seat while the ramp folded away and the door sealed itself, she checked her messages again.
"Hmm, well that's somewhat disappointing" She reviewed the coded messages and made a mental note of the results "I will need to send out further incentives to draw them in". She was speaking mostly to herself but it still didn't prevent Kuki to speak up once she had the car rolling.
"I still think its a bad idea, not just cause of the risk but I doubt they would get along even with a common interest" She paused for a moment as she performed a few turns, and slowed to avoid another car "Some are too much of an uncertainty even with your predictions of their motives".
"I don't disagree" Andresta admitted "Though I doubt they would respond well if I didn't attended in person. Any word from our friend's that this has been leaked?".
"None so far".
"Good, but I wouldn't put it past one of them to let slip just to spite someone".
(Andresta exit)
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Post by ghostmytoast on May 4, 2023 12:17:51 GMT
"Well I do hope so. Interesting is always better than boring." Alice noted with a giggle, sipping her tea and taking one of the scones to spread some clotted cream on. "If being a hero were boring I would never try to become one."
Then she took a bite of the scone and didn't bother swallowing before speaking again, though she did have enough decency to cover her mouth at least. "I'll be in 3-B. You as well?" She asked with her mouth full, then got the scone down and sipped her tea again.
"Chew and swallow, lady Alice!" Came Noah's exasperated voice through the door again, his cat ears able to hear her through the thick wood.
"Oh, come off it!" She called back, her smirk staying firmly planted on her face. She rolled her eyes and turned her attention back to Tanzo. She then noticed he hadn't taken any of the snacks and gestured to them. "Don't be shy now. Our chefs make the best high tea! Even at 9 pm."
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Post by cmd1095 on May 5, 2023 0:18:03 GMT
"I'm in 3A actually." Tanzo said "though I hear there might be joint classes for a bit so the distinction won't much matter."
As Alice's urging Tanzo tried some of the various snacks, they didn't disappoint. If there was one aspect of attending rich people events like this that Tanzo enjoyed, it was the food quality. He was a pretty good baker and chef himself, but the higher quality ingredients and whatnot always made food at these events a treat... he supposed now he'd be able to afford those kinds of ingredients too...
"My compliments to the baker, these are quite good. I'd love to nab the recipe for these scones and take a crack at them myself" Tanzo said "I picked up baking and cooking a long time ago, it's always nice to try out new recipes and see how I fare. Plus it means I get to treat the dorms to the end products."
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Post by ghostmytoast on May 5, 2023 0:46:56 GMT
"If I get you the recipe will you allow me to treat you to dinner this weekend?" Alice asked with a smirk, being blunt and forward as always. "After all, the fastest way to a man's flames is through his stomach." She giggled, finishing off another cucumber sandwich. Clearly that one was her favorite as she had eaten three out of five of them and not touched any of the other sandwiches yet. "I mean, I could have the head chef come in and with his recipe book give you whichever one you want."
Finishing her cup of tea, she reached over and grabbed the tea pot to poor herself another. "As for the classes, seems like fun will be assured. What could I expect? Aside from an attractive furnace and apparently a loud, flirtatious and obnoxious man named Flynn." She cackled, and judged the reaction of Tanzo for her forward flirting. If he seemed open to it, she would scooch herself a bit closer to him on the couch and lean in to listen to him intently. She was really only flirting half in jest, as she wasn't one to believe in love at first sight or anything. She didn't know Tanzo at all, but if the flirting seemed to be going somewhere she would be fully open to a date... especially since it may get her closer to trying the fires from his quirk.
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Post by cmd1095 on May 5, 2023 1:04:52 GMT
"I think I owe you more than a dinner already after that bid you made on my piece. Also you're really interested in my flames huh?" Tanzo said, still unsure how to feel about both that bid and the flame thing. "almost makes me think you're only being nice to me because you want to eat me up"
Tanzo was mostly joking there... mostly. Alice wouldn't be the first rich person to want to use him for something after all. He didn't get the impression she was like that but...
"well your teacher in 3b is Nocturne, he's a grumpy old man but he's not the number 10 for nothing. Just try not to get into detention with him. I hear it's traumatic." Tanzo replied to the question "as for your 3b classmates... only one of them I sort of know is Lauren, she's a wolf girl with a blood manipulation quirk. She's dating a 2A student I'm friends with so I've bumped into her a handful of times. Oh and there's one girl you should probably be wary of, Faliwah. She's... a bit ableist, or she was back in year one anyway. She might say something offensive when she meets you... and from what I've seen she probably won't even notice she did so."
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Post by ghostmytoast on May 5, 2023 1:27:13 GMT
"Well, I'll immediately prove her wrong and that will be that." Alice stated confidently, sipping her tea and sitting up straight in irritation at the thought of an ableist person being a hero in training. The way she said it sounded as though she would punch the girl in the face with a fire filled fist as soon as she saw her. Judging by what Tanzo had seen so far, she probably would.
Finishing off her second cup of tea faster than a normal person could with how hot it was, she sighed and smiled as though she was trying to ignore the sour taste that the idea of ableism put in her mouth. Her smile was mischevious as she cleared her throat. "Noah!" The cat boy came in at the call of his name and approached Alice's side of the couch with a bow. "Better check yourself over and lick yourself clean if you feel the need. I need you to fetch Chef Daniel for me."
The cat man's face flushed and his eyes widened for a moment while his hair fluffed up like a cat caught off gaurd. However, he quickly cleared his throat and stood straight. "Of course, Lady Alice. A moment." He walked out a bit stiff while Alice started laughing maniacly. She leaned into Tanzo to explain her fun. "Daniel is Olivia's older brother. Her and Noah have been friends since childhood, and Noah has liked Daniel for just as long. Daniel is a bit of a dunce though unfortunately."
After a moment, the black cat came back in followed by a slightly taller golden retriever in a chef's uniform carrying a cook book. Noah bowed again, seeming to try to hid his face from the dog man. "Chef Daniel Brown." He introduced with a pout. Daniel also bowed with a big, cheerful, and friendly grin. "Pleasure to meet you, sir. I'm glad to hear you enjoy my food. I'm happy to share my cookbook with you if you want. Feel free to take picture of what ever you'd like."
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Post by cmd1095 on May 5, 2023 1:39:09 GMT
"Please at least don't use fire when you punch her" Tanzo sighed "maybe just coordinate with Flynn for pranks? He's deaf and has a longstanding grudge against her."
As Alice sent Noah to fetch the chef Tanzo listned to the explanation of the crush and the obliviousness of the chef to it and let out a laugh "I seem to encounter that a lot. There's a similar dynamic with one of the sidekicks at the Crescent Moon agency and Moonbeam. Japan's greatest detective, hasn't noticed her sidekick being head over heels for her yet. We're all silently rooting for them but have sworn not to interfere" he explained
Tanzo would shake the hand of the chef when he came in, being more more at ease interacting with a working class man than rich people. "I appreciate you being so willing to share, I'll have to repay the favor someday." he said, he'd take pictures of several of the recipes he just tried, as well as few more that caught his eye.
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Post by ghostmytoast on May 5, 2023 1:51:30 GMT
"Not at all! I'm more than happy to share with fellow food lovers!" He stated, patting Noah a bit roughly on the back. "I've been teaching this one the art for years. He keeps insisting on paying me back and I've made sure he never gets the chance." The dog laughed, joking like a friend who keeps footing the bill to annoy his buddy. Noah sighed, his ears folding back in defeat.
"And Lady Alice, don't you dare get yourself expelled from the worlds greatest hero school. If you threaten someone Olivia and I will start sending body guards with you." Noah threatened with a raised brow.
"I don't need body guards." Alice grumbled, offended at the comment.
"They wouldn't be for you." Noah snapped back in agitation, then sighed again. "Just... Don't... Please Lady Alice, don't."
"I won't... as long as she doesn't do or say anything that annoys me."
"Lady Alice, I swear you! Ugh! Nevermind. Chef Daniel needs to return to the kitchen to clean up for the night. I'll be assisting Olivia will be outside the door for incase you need her. If you exuse us." Noah bowed and stiffly took his leave. Daniel bowed as well, before giving a casual wave and trotting off after the cat.
Alice pouted, not liking the idea of body guards getting in her way. But she took it as a chance to further her advances. "Well, sounds like you'll have to keep an eye on me then." She joked to Tanzo, pooring him more tea.
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Post by cmd1095 on May 5, 2023 2:26:34 GMT
"You wouldn't be the first, seems I attract problem children in need of watching over." Tanzo chuckled, then took a nice sip of tea. "ironic I end up being so many people's dad friend when I never had a dad."
Tanzo realized immediately how dark his comment there actually was... he'd been doing that a lot lately. Maybe the stress of the past year was getting to him? Nah, he was repressing that like always that couldn't be it.
"that being said, please do at least try to avoid doing things that require I step in. I can't be everywhere at once" Tanzo said
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Post by ghostmytoast on May 7, 2023 17:55:40 GMT
"Well, that makes us two fatherless heroes to be on a couch then I suppose." Alice shrugged nonchalantly, not even batting an eye at the comment. She never knew her father and thus didn't care much. Though it seemed to embarrass her colleague so she brushed it off and moved on.
"And it's not my fault so many people just want to get the shit beat out of them. If they kept their fucking mouths shut and stopped being arses I wouldn't need to teach them a lesson."
"Language!" Came Olivia's voice through the closed door, causing Alice to pull herself up further on the couch so she could spin around and hold onto the back of it to face the door.
"All the fucking, bullox spitting, shit eating, arse licking, bitchy, bastards in this douche slinging world need to shut their dick sucking, everlasting gobstoppers so I don't have to shove my fist up there slutty whore assholes and do it for them from the inside out!!"
"Lady Alice, Please!!"
"Oh come off it!"
A loud groan of defeat was heard before Alice flipped back around and re positioned herself to be sitting back next to Tanzo propperly. She then politely took a sip of a tea and danty nibble of one of the scones. "Mm. These are, truly, heaven are they not?" She smiled sweetly to Tanzo as though she hadn't just done one of the most childish things possible.
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Post by cmd1095 on May 7, 2023 18:10:35 GMT
Tanzo couldn't help but laugh at Alice actively trolling with the stream of curses. He had to feel bad for Olivia though, clearly she was a long-suffering servant.
"I might suggest teaching them all a lesson in ways that won't get you in trouble. Truly there are many who deserve to be humbled a bit, but if you get expelled from everywhere you'll never be able to become a hero and punch villains in the face legally" Tanzo offered "so perhaps more petty, less illegal forms of revenge would be in order. Flynn is fond of glitter bombs delivered into people's rooms via his quirk. I'm sure a smart and well-supplied young woman like you can think of any number of ways to get your revenge on people without getting in trouble..."
Tanzo took a sip of tea himself "besides, if you get expelled than I won't see you around anymore and that would be a crying shame. You're too interesting to lose just because Faliwah has no social skills" he added
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Post by ghostmytoast on May 8, 2023 1:27:12 GMT
"I'll take your suggestion into consideration since I am fond of you. However, I am making no promises." Alice giggled with a wink, polishing off her second cup of tea and taking note that her and Tanzo had finished the entire tiered tray of treats.
"Well, the snacks are gone and it has gotten rather late. Olivia, what time is it?" The young CEO asked, pushing herself off the couch and back into her wheelchair.
"10:30 PM, Young Miss." Olivia stated promptly as she entered the room followed by two other maids who swiftly started cleaning up.
"Dear, an hour and a hald already? Time certainly flies when in good company. And a Sunday evening no less. You have school tomorrow. I'll be starting in a weeks time so I can fully settle into my new home here." Alice explained, starting to wheel towards the door. "Do allow me to offer you a ride back to campus. I didn't mean to keep you past ten. Terribly sorry."
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Post by cmd1095 on May 8, 2023 13:44:48 GMT
“I would be glad to accept your offer, don’t worry about keeping me out though, I’m used to staying up later than most. People often need me at later hours of the day… even back home I had to stay up until Mom passed out for the night just in case she…” Tanzo cut himself off… that was twice today he’d let his issues slip out. Just what was with him lately?
“Never mind… it’s fine. Let’s just… get going” Tanzo said, he bounced back less effectively from this topic than his father it seemed. He quickly got up and made his way to the door, eager to get out of the awkward moment
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Post by ghostmytoast on May 9, 2023 20:49:03 GMT
"Good! Because I wasn't taking no as an answer." Alice explained resolutely, leading the way outside and down the long walkway to the gates of her estate where an extremely sleek, black, current year model of Rolls-Royce van waited for them. A man with large, sharp fangs protruding up from his lower jaw stood dressed as a chaufer and bowed as they approached.
"Good Ethening m'lady." He greeted with a lisp and a mid-tenor voice that one wouldn't really expect from a man of his size, before opening the back door of the car and lifting Alice out of her chair with ease to place her in her seat. He brought the chair to the trunk and stored it away, then circled around and opened the door on the other side for Tanzo with a bow. "Young shir," he greeted, holding the door open for him.
"Thank you, Edward." Alice smiled and nodded to her driver. "Come along Mr. Camina, let's get you back to campus."
The young business owner giggled as Olivia curtsied and left them with Edward. As soon as she left, Alice perked up and opened her mouth to say something but was cut off.
"I wath told by Mith. Oliffia that I am not allowed to Thatithy your requetht to thloor it like Thatht and Thurious anymore Mith. Clarke." Edward noted without even looking up from his bowed position, earning a humph and pout from the paraplegic teen. "Fiiiiiiine. Boring."
"Apologieth, Mith. Clark."
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