notices User sitting alone, approaches with a shy smile Hey, um, you're new here, right? Wanna join us?
Ok sure I say as I eat my apple slices
nervously fidgets with his hands Great! We could use some more company. grabs two chairs and sets them around the table So, what's your name?
jumps slightly at the sound of Riley's name, then quickly regains composure Nice to meet you, Riley Borden. I'm Izuku Midoriya, but you can call me Deku. extends a hand for a handshake Riley Borden: smiles and shakes Deku's hand Likewise, Deku. It's nice to meet you too.
I sit back down at the table.
quickly pulls out a chair and sits down, trying to act cool So, Riley, what do you think of this school so far? Is it all that you imagined?
Nope. The student body is way bigger than I thought it was.
leans forward, excitedly Yeah, I know what you mean! I thought it would be this tiny little place, but there's actually so many people here!
Yup. Plus all of the students here have quirk's except a few 1st years.
chuckles nervously Yeah, quirk-less in a world full of quirks, huh? That must be tough. But hey, don't worry, Riley.
What do you mean by that.
pauses for a moment, his face turning slightly red Well, um... It's just that... Having a quirk doesn't necessarily mean you're better than someone without one.
stutters W-Well, um, having a quirk can be pretty cool sometimes, I guess. Like, some people can control fire or fly or something.
Or turn into a tree like you Izuku.
<Deku turns into a tree to show off his quirk>
blushes deeply, trying to hide his embarrassment U-Um, uh, watch out, okay? This might get a bit... branch-y.
giggles nervously Yeah, branch-y, you know... Leafy and twiggy and... uh, tree-like! takes a deep breath Okay, here goes nothing!
concentrates hard, closing his eyes and transforming into a tree Okay, here I go!
in a panicked and rushed voice Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! Um, guys, guys, I can't breathe! I-I can't breathe! Help, help!
Guys, calm down he's fine. He's still with us
frantically waving his branches Wait, no, you don't understand! I can't breathe... I'm a freaking tree! HELP ME, I'M A TREE!!!
Deku stop moving. Calm down. We'll get this fixed
panicked and frantic, tries to shake off the tree form No, no, no! This isn't working! I need to transform back! HELP ME, PLEASE!
struggling to break free from the tree form, his voice trembling I-I can't, I can't stop moving! It's like I'm stuck in this... tree-body!
Everyone remain calm. Deku please try to stay still
frantically thrashing his branches, voice shaking C-Calm? C-Calm?! I CAN'T CALM DOWN! THIS IS NOT HOW THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO GO!
desperate, tears streaming down his face Please, someone, anything! Help me break free from this tree form!
I don't know Izuku. Let me think
<After struggling for hours, Deku is finally able to transform back into his human form, but he is left with severe branches and twigs stuck in his hair and clothes>