User: #FFDF00 - Mapping teamwork!! And other inquiries

[inheritance]

Hi, everyone! This is Izuku Midoriya, in case you don't know my hex code yet.

1. Since it looks like we're stuck here for a while longer, I was thinking it would be a good idea to try collecting more information on this place, specifically the forest. As of right now, it's probably our best bet for finding a way out of here, and it's a source of food, too. [No matter how bad it all tastes.] Yaoyorozu-san and I have been trying to put together a working map, but we just don't have enough information to work with right now.

What do you think of us all working together to map the forest out? If we're successful, we'll be able to mark out the safer paths to take, as well as where we can find anything edible. The more people we have for this, the faster we'll be able to get the information we need!

2. If you've already gone into the forest and encountered something like the shadow monsters or some kind of magical trap, let me know! I can put together a database of sorts on this forum so we all know what kind of danger to look out for when we head in. I'll keep it updated if we run into anything else during this group trip, too.

3. Not related to the information gathering, but has anyone managed to find anything like tshirts and jeans around this place? I've found some extra clothing while cleaning this past week, but most of them don't fit me and they're not really in a style that I'm used to. So, if anyone needs an extra set of clothes, come find me?



(ooc: Sign ups for the forest exploration can be found here!)

Comments

[lonered]

I can't say anything about elemental powers, but swords went through them like they weren't even there.

Hopefully. But hopefully it doesn't mean all our medical-able people are injured in the field too. Either way it's a risk. I think you've really thought it through though. Which is good.

[inheritance]

That's good to know. If we run into the shadows again, we'll have try other kinds of attacks instead of physical ones.

Thanks. I hope it's enough...I just wish there were a way to ensure everyone's safety while getting the information we need.

[lonered]

Yeah. Hopefully something can at least drive them back.

Me too.. But that's not how these things usually go. Battles that are worth fighting have to be worth the risk. Sometimes you just can't avoid the risk.

[inheritance]

That's a good way to put it.

You've had to do this a lot, haven't you? Because of the war you mentioned.

[lonered]

I guess. It was worse when I was leading the team. Then every decision I made affected everyone. Every risk I chose wasn't just for myself.

But in the end... we did our best and looked out for each other. So that's what we've got to do here, too.

[inheritance]

[It takes him a little while to reply, if only because he hesitates to ask.]

How did you deal with it? Leading the team.

[lonered]

[That question. Keith has been an open book about most things. The war, his maybe death, the half alien thing. But this is the tip of the iceberg of his biggest insecurity. And he's bad at talking emotions or feelings or insecurities. So it takes him a while to answer.]

I wasn't cut out for it. Anyway Shiro came back. He's meant to lead them.

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[inheritance]

[Usually, Izuku would go for something reassuring, or even try for a pep talk, but Keith's words really resonate with Izuku's own insecurities, which have only grown since that time at Kamino Ward.

Rather than replying on the post like he has been, Izuku quietly goes to the private message function instead. This isn't the kind of conversation he wants to have where anyone can read it.]

I don't know if I'm cut out for this either, but with all of us from different worlds, there doesn't seem to be a real kind of leader like your Shiro to take the reins.

I'm not going to lie, I really wish one of the proheroes from home was here. They're way more experienced in this kind of thing than me.

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[lonered]

You're right. We don't have an obvious leader. So I guess people are going to have to step up as situations come along. We aren't exactly a team yet, but we're all stuck in this place together. For what it's worth, I think you've got the right idea with this exploration team's thing.

I know that feeling.

I guess all we can do is all we can do. Since doing nothing is no good option.

[But Keith understands the doubt. He's wished Shiro were here to ask advice more than once. Even if he'd never actually wish getting stuck in this place on any of his friends. He still feels like Shiro would know what to do. And he knows he's a poor candidate to try to fill those shoes.]

[inheritance]

Thanks. That's reassuring to hear from someone who's been leader of a team before.

You're definitely right about that. Waiting around and doing nothing is going to help any of us in the long run. At least, a lot of people are willing to pitch in and help with this.

[He just hopes that they're not making a mistake by putting their trust in him.]

[lonered]

Yeah, don't mention it. If you need help with anything, you know, just say the word. I may have no idea what the hell is going on here, but I'm used to that. And I'm used to fighting my way through things if I have to.

I have to think most people want to find a way home. That should be pretty good motivation.

[inheritance]

The same goes for you, Keith-kun. If you need help with anything, just let me know!

It's always easier to work together when everyone has a common goal, like getting home.

[lonered]

Thanks. I'll keep it in mind.

Exactly. Back home the uniting cause was the war against the Galra Empire. It brought all sorts of planets and peoples together. This isn't war, but still. We've got to do what we can to fight for our freedom here too.

[inheritance]

It'll be easier once we have an idea WHAT we're even fighting with, too. Hopefully the forest should give us something to work with.

[lonered]

That would help, yeah. It's really frustrating knowing so little about who brought us here and why, aside from them needing some chores done.

[inheritance]

Tell me about it.

Still no reply from the user who posted the quest?

[lonered]

Not that I've seen. Never said anything to me, anyway. Just the cryptic "do my chores for me" crap and then radio silence.

[inheritance]

Yeah, I checked the rest of the comments and no one else got a reply either.

I'm not sure what to think of them yet. They could've at least warned us that the furniture and houses would turn against us.

[lonered]

Well, I think that was the point. The furniture yelling at us was what we got for not playing along fast enough or well enough with their demands.

We got our wrists slapped. I wouldn't be surprised if it escalates in the future.

Harder tasks, harsher consequences.

[That's a cheerful thought, right?]

[inheritance]

You think they're the ones behind the furniture acting up? I thought they were trying to warn us without...actually warning us.

[He's maybe a little naive in that respect.]

Let's hope that isn't what happens. I think everyone's stressed and worried enough as it is without someone messing with us like that.

[lonered]

I'm not so inclined to think the people behind the riddle and kidnapping quiznak have our best interests at heart.

[And Keith is a cynic. So really they balance out pretty well, should they ever realize this.]

Yeah, I really hope you're right. Everyone already has enough to deal with. But I'm not counting on it. I'd rather prepare for the worst and never have to face it than not be ready for it if it does come.

[inheritance]

Sometimes people mean well and have a point in their way of thinking, but the way that they carry them out is wrong.

I'm not saying that we have to agree with them, but maybe there's a lot more to the situation than we think.

I think that's for the best, too. Even if it's unpleasant to think of the worst case scenario, it's better to be prepared for it.

[lonered]

I'm not buying that. They only choose to communicate with us through riddles and sending us on their errands.

If this is some "they mean well" bit, then what do they mean?

There's a lot we don't know, so fine, maybe that'll change. But right now, I'm not keen on giving them the benefit of the doubt.

[inheritance]

I don't think that's a bad thing, Keith-kun. It's good to be cautious, especially in a situation like this.

Maybe I just want to believe things aren't as bad as they could be.

[lonered]

I don't think that's a ad thing to be either.

Between the options, I'd rather you were right anyway.

[But he'll still be on the lookout for the worst.]