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Who: Hiro + open
When: 2/12-14 (IC)/8/1-3 (OOC)
Where: Shopping district, CERES game center, various?
What: Event shenanigans
Rating/Warning: N/A

Shopping District

[So. Things are still super weird. Everything about this colony and everything he’s learned over the last couple of days has been very strange to him, not to mention stressful.

Initially when he woke up a few days later shivering he had assumed maybe he was sick. Not that that had mattered. He burrowed further in his blankets and that was that…except that it wasn’t. Everything felt cold, even Baymax activating his internal heater did nothing for him.

So he left. He took off, taking his robot on the train with him and headed for the shopping district. Over the course of the day he’s wandering with Baymax, occasionally burying himself further and further into piles of clothing. Sorry if he startles you by being there.

On the other hand, taking Baymax anywhere is always a hassle. When Hiro’s not trying to warm up, he’s chasing after the robot, occasionally bumping into people.]

Baymax! Wait! [Baymax might not be fast, but it’s easy to get separated from him. Heads up, he’s not at all watching where he’s running. He might just run right into you…or through you. Or through a building. Well that’s not normal, is it? Who knows where he’ll end up.]

CERES Game Center

[Being nearly invisible is kinda bad. He’s almost completely faded by the time he makes his way to the CERES game center with Baymax at his side. The robot and invisible-boy are blocking the entrance to ViViD today due to the fact that Hiro’s sitting just outside of it scowling at it, moving around the system to try and figure it out without going inside. If he sees someone passing by though or even approaching to play, he’ll catch their attention, trying to grab them by the arm and phasing right through.]

Hey, I have a question for you.

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[Random scenario time! Hit me with a prompt of your own, or send me a message and I’ll write something specific for you!]

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[And Jack has to snort, remembering what he texted to Tadashi last time.] It's not like I want to, but you left me with no other choice, kiddo.

[What? He didn't! The Tadashaism must be stopped before it gets worse! If anything, Jack is doing Hiro a favor. Totally.

He takes the staff back when it gets swatted at (excuse you!), making a mental note of this being Tadashi's creation but looking like Hiro's buddy. And that last bit... mmmh.] There's no way your brother of all people added karate to him. How does vinyl punch things anyway?

[He just makes a face in response. How dare, Jack. How dare. Still, he's a little more interested in explaining Baymax as he leans into his robot-friend, not at all surprised when Baymax looks down at him and pats him on the head. They're close. Closer than Hiro ever imagined when he first met Baymax, but now it's too hard to think otherwise.]

Are you kidding? Tadashi wouldn't have dared make Baymax anything more than a healthcare provider. Anyway, he punches things while wearing his armor. [Obviously. There's a smirk.] Trust me, I thought it all out.

Yeeeeah, I can see that.

[He thought about it too much, Jack thinks. As much as he likes some action every now and then, how do you go from huggable robot to karate master?

He may've joked about the tires, but Baymax also reminds Jack of a snowman, he likes the design (not telling that to Tadashi ever). The patting makes Jack chuckle, too - that's kinda sweet.]

So healthcare. Hey, Baymax, wanna say a quick hello to the kids? Check if they aren't too tired after an afternoon of games?

[Oh there are reasons, Jack. There are reasons that Hiro doesn't want to share just yet and so he doesn't even try to stop Baymax from focusing on the winter spirit, grinning to himself at the question. He already knows the answer.]

I would like to say hello. It is important for children to play, but not exhaust themselves.

[Come to think of it, has Baymax dealt with anyone younger than Hiro? He's not sure.] Lead the way, Frost. He'll follow.

[Lead the way? That makes Jack hesitate for a moment. He's in a tree because he isn't sure when people will walk through him again, and getting off it isn't in his plans. After giving it some though (and wow, isn't that a big deal), he gives his staff a whirl to make it snow around them, then puts his fingers in his mouth to whistle.

The kids, cute little things they are, know exactly who is calling them. They laugh happily as they run in their direction, because Jack finally has come after some days of absence... but they stop to gasp when they see who else is waiting there.

Baymax, buddy? Hope you're ready to be hugged, poked and pulled to the infinity and beyond by their little, eager hands.]

[Oh god there's a herd of children. There's a herd of actual children and Hiro suddenly realizes what Jack's just done before he bolts to climb up the tree to a lower branch, leaving Baymax to fend for himself. The robot doesn't seem to mind the touching and prodding, turning in circles to keep up with all of the kids. They all appear to be healthy and happy though and that's good enough for Baymax.

Hiro's still in the tree though trying not to phase through, watching the scene below before tilting his head up toward Jack.]

You've got a way with kids. I'm kinda impressed. [He watches Baymax again.] ...do they know who you really are?

[Jack laughs at Hiro's reaction to the kids, but stops when the boy gets his own spot on the branches. He fidgets a bit, worried about the current glitch and his own personal space, but it seems Hiro also wants some room. Maybe because of the glitch too? Who knows, but Jack is relieved and ready to answer.]

What can I say, job of the Guardian. [He's smiling at Baymax and the kids, but turn to Hiro when he hears that question.] Of course they do. Why wouldn't I tell them?

[Look, when you're not much taller than most of those kids you book when you can. He's comfortable on his branch and watching Jack, keeping an eye on Baymax who's...starting to hand out lollipops.]

Yeah, I know. I guess I just don't really get the whole Guardian thing yet. [A beat.] Some heroes in our world don't go around sharing their identity with just anybody. Things are different now, but it wasn't always that way.

You're thinking too comic book about this, Hiro. Belief keeps us running, if they don't know who we are, then how--

[His deep philosophy about belief, magic and childhood is interrupted when he sees what Baymax is doing. The kids love it, by the way, their neurotransmitter levels will show a big, happy YAY.]

Hey, I want one too!

[Jack can be a little kid too sometimes, don't mind him as he jumps off his branch to go for a lollipop.]

Don't really have a huge frame of reference, Jack. [It's a pointed look, and he's about to counter that again when he suddenly finds the winter spirit blowing past him to get down to the robot. Baymax doesn't seem to mind any of this (he's taking good care of his patients and that's good enough for him), but Hiro finds himself clinging to the tree branch so he doesn't fall out entirely. He's looking at the ground from his upside down position, rolling his eyes before shifting to also drop to the ground.

When Jack approaches, Baymax turns and holds a lollipop out to him, patting Jack on the head with his free hand and telling him he's been a good boy. While Baymax might not understand exactly what it is Jack's done for these kids, he's smart enough to realize that their boosted neurotransmitter levels also have to do with the spirit.]

I take that back. I can see exactly why you're the right guy for the job.

[The patting takes him by surprise. You are a good boy. Is he really? An old record on the naughty list says different. Still, the inner kid in Jack is happy to get approval, so he reaches to grab the lollipop...

His smile drops the second his fingers go through both sugar and vinyl. Hiro probably knows it doesn't hurt, but the look on Jack's face says different. It's as if he had been kicked.]

...thanks, Baymax. But maybe you can keep that one. Share with your buddy too, huh. [He points at Hiro with his thumb. Better keep talking about lollipops, sweets are safe.]

[Like he didn't notice, Jack. And like he isn't suddenly hyperaware because it doesn't hurt to phase through stuff. It's just scary.]

...dude, what's wrong with you? [Maybe he shouldn't have phrased it that way. Baymax appears to be scanning Jack, but his sensors are having trouble reading anything.]

[Yeah, that phrasing? Not helping. Jack winces, and mumbles something under his breath. He only came to check on the kids, he wanted to avoid the glitch, not... this. Seeing Hiro is nice but...]

...nothing. Nothing is wrong. I should get going, you guys were probably doing something too.

[He's so smooth.]

Wait a sec! [He's furrowing his eyebrows together in confusion.] ...if you're sure. You're sure? [Jack, do you need someone to talk to....]

I'm sure. [He winks at Hiro, trying to look his usual playful self but not seeming very real this time. And he turns to Baymax before finally flying away.] Take care of him, alright? There's a weird glitch going around.

Yeah...we'll be okay. [He can't stop Jack from flying, so he waves.] I'll see you later.

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ah, yes, the one that comes before Tadashi's facepalming one

Tadashi's life (and Baymax's) is suffering

Baymax won't argue with that

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