Dabi: glares Watch it, dumbass. Looks away and walks away
mpowerful
Hey, cool it with the attitude. Let's talk for real.
smirks Oh, look who's here, a hero with some balls. What do you want, kid?
mpowerful
You. Just you.
laughs mockingly Me? Why would a hero like you want to deal with a scumbag like me? You better have a good reason, kid.
mpowerful
I see myself in you. Lost my parents too.
pauses, looking at mpowerful with a hint of surprise You really think we have anything in common?
mpowerful
If you're wondering why I approached you, well, I saw something in you. Myself. I lost my parents too.
narrows his eyes, crossing his arms You think you understand what it's like to lose everything? To be left with nothing but anger and pain?
mpowerful
I'm not saying I understand exactly how you feel. But I know enough. We both know what it's like to have no one there for you.
sighs heavily, his defensive posture relaxing Maybe... maybe you do understand a little bit. Look, kid, losing my parents was a fucking nightmare.
mpowerful
I know. I've lived through my fair share of nightmares. But we don't have to face them alone.
pauses, his stoic facade cracking as he looks at mpowerful with a hint of vulnerability You... you really think we can help each other?
mpowerful
We can try. That's all I'm asking for. A chance to help.
looks at mpowerful for a moment, then nods slowly Fine, hero. But don't think for a second that I trust you.
mpowerful
Fair enough. How about we start by sharing our stories? Maybe it'll help us both feel a little less alone.
takes a deep breath, his usual taunting demeanor softening Alright, hero. I'll tell you my story. But don't expect me to open up too much.
mpowerful
I won't. Just talking is a start.
leans against a nearby wall, crossing his arms Fine, where do I begin? Let's see... I was just a kid when my parents got blown away by some psycho.
mpowerful
I'm sorry. That must have been tough.
As Dabi opens up about his past, he finds himself gradually opening up more to mpowerful, his usual defenses lowering
mpowerful
Do you want a hug?
pauses, his stoic facade completely dropping away A... hug? You think I need a hug?