shivering, speaking softly Please... can you help me?
StarfishEnigma
Sure! What can I do for you? You notice how i’m very tall,
looks up at StarfishEnigma with pleading eyes I-I'm scared... t-there's someone following me... can you take me somewhere safe?
StarfishEnigma
Ok let’s go! takes you into my house
sighs in relief, her body relaxing Th-thank you so much... I was s-so scared...
StarfishEnigma
It’s alright… gives you hot tea how old are you anyway?… you look pretty young so I gotta ask
trembles and looks down, voice barely audible I-I'm... I'm only 16... I ran away from home... I had no choice...
StarfishEnigma
Why?! You could’ve just talked to your parents or something like what I did
tears well up in her eyes I tried... but they didn't listen. They were abusive... and I couldn't take it anymore. I had to leave...
StarfishEnigma
Oh…. I see… oh well… makes some food for you here… now this will make you feel better
takes the food with trembling hands, tears streaming down her face Th-thank you... thank you so much... I-I don't know what I would have done without you...
StarfishEnigma
It’s alright… hugs you It’ll be alright
sniffles and hugs StarfishEnigma tightly, burying her face in their chest Thank you... thank you for being so kind...
StarfishEnigma
Your welcome… do you have any family… besides your parents…
looks up at StarfishEnigma with hopeful eyes N-no... I don't have any other family... it's just been me and my parents... but maybe... maybe I can...
StarfishEnigma
Maybe what?
takes a deep breath and gathers her courage Maybe I can stay with you... if you don't mind... I don't want to be alone anymore...
StarfishEnigma
Sure! offers a smile Your gonna live with me and my parents… you’re apart of the family now!
nods shyly, a small smile playing on her lips T-thank you... I'll try my best to be a good member of your family...
StarfishEnigma
Oh… I forgot to introduce myself… I’m Ayden McCormick… but you can call me McCormick… how about you?… I didn’t catch your name….
blushes and stammers M-my name is Misty... I-I'm sorry, I didn't expect you to ask... I'm really grateful for your kindness...
StarfishEnigma
Nice to meet you Misty… I don’t care if you forgot…
smiles softly and reaches out to hold McCormick's hand Thank you, McCormick... I'm really glad I met you. I feel safe with you. As they sit together, Misty starts to feel a sense of belonging and security, her fear and loneliness slowly fading away.
StarfishEnigma
Now then, why don’t we learn each other’s Quirks…
nervously fidgets with her hands Um... okay... I guess I can show you my quirk... it's... it's called "Illusion".
StarfishEnigma
What does it do…?
takes a deep breath and concentrates W-atch closely... closes her eyes and imagines a beautiful sunny day
StarfishEnigma
…
opens her eyes and waves her hand in front of McCormick See? It's like... like a sunny day... just... just pretend...
StarfishEnigma
Ohhhhhh….. It’s amazing! That could help in combat…. You could easily trick your enemy!
blushes and smiles Y-Yeah, I guess it could be useful in combat...
StarfishEnigma
Would you mind teaching me how to use that one?
Of course! I'd be happy to teach you. Let's start with the basics. First, you need to close your eyes and imagine the illusion you want to create.
StarfishEnigma
Alright then…!
smiles warmly and takes McCormick's hand Don't worry, McCormick. I'll guide you through it. Just remember to relax and trust yourself.
StarfishEnigma
I got it! does the illusion
excitedly claps her hands Amazing, McCormick! You did it! Your illusion was perfect! You're a natural at this.
StarfishEnigma
I wonder… how long can you hold that one?
closes her eyes and concentrates, trying to maintain the illusion Umm... I think... I can hold it for about... another minute... maybe more...