Re-Destro stands outside the polished oak door in one of his finest suits, gently tapping his foot. He reaches into his suit pocket, pulling out a small pocket watch, he inspects the time for a moment before nodding in agreement as he gently puts it away again.
"Samuel? I entrust you're still awake in there?" he asks softly.
From behind the door there's an audible small thud from in the room, followed by a muffled curse. The footsteps head towards the door and there's a clunk as the latch gives way, and the door gently creaks open partially. Revealing a pair of sky blue eyes.
"All good! Just... technical difficulties!" Samuel laughs nervously. Re-Destro meets the young man's gaze, they'd only known each other short while but he could read him like a book.
"You're struggling with the tie, aren't you."
Samuel's eyes look away from the Grand Commander as he chuckles and starts to babble.
"The tie? Pfft, no! Of course not! I put that on ages ago!" Samuel sharply responds. Prompting Re-Destro to raise an eyebrow.
"Samuel... what was one of the first things I taught you?" he asks. Samuel thinks for a moment his blue eyes wrinkle at the sides, indicating he was smiling from behind the door.
"The bathroom's the first door on the left?" he jokes. Prompting a chuckle from Re-Destro as he leans more on the door, he tuts slightly.
"Don't be afraid to ask for guidance."
Samuel looks down, disappointed in himself, he opens the door the rest of the way, revealing that he's a fine tailored suit as well, however the tie is all bunched up at the top, still tied, but different to how he was taught to do it.
"I got it on this time! Just... like this." Samuel says. Re-Destro straightens the tie but he doesn't change it, leaving it as it is.
"It suits you like this. Come on though, we don't want to be late for the meeting and the car's out front." he instructs as he turns and starts to walk down the prestigious corridor. Sam nods as he gently shuts the oak door, it making a small clunk as it locks before following the man.
"You sure you want me to come with you on this? Not Mr Hanabata or Ms Kizuki?" he asks softly. Re-Destro slows down as he lets Samuel walk alongside him.
"I'm sure." states Re-Destro.
"T-thanks Mr Yotsubashi." Samuel says softly, he couldn't help but smile at the man who placed so much confidence and trust in him. They both head outside of the manor that was owned by Mr Yotsubashi before stepping foot into the limo, each thanking the driver as they step in and set off.
"How're you finding your lessons by the way?" asks the Grand Commander, prompting Samuel to put away his phone and sit up straight.
"Well, I've learned a lot and I'm grateful... It's already run things around the education I was getting at my old academy." declares Samuel, however the look on his face was puzzling.
"Something on your mind?"
"It's just... I didn't realise how disconnected the world was." states Samuel. Prompting Re-Destro to lean forward.
"How so?"
"Well... it's just, it's made out to be so united and peaceful. But in reality, the hero society is picking and choosing their battles. Not fighting all of them or making lasting social change." Samuel adds.
"Why is that a bad thing? Any good business is reliant on picking battles in order to turn a profit." states the Grand Commander, leading Samuel to shake his head.
"Because life isn't a business. It's precious and it means everything to people." declares Samuel as Re-Destro smiles proudly, patting his newest recruit on the shoulder.
"Yet another passed test Samuel, excellent work." he declares. Causing Samuel to smile.
"Is today's meeting going to help, sir?" asks the young man.
Re-Destro ponders for a moment, he so desperately wanted to show Samuel the full picture of his goals, but he couldn't all at once; he needed to show him each part carefully before moving on. Meta Liberation wasn't one picture but a whole gallery of meaning. Each must be truly inspected before an opinion could be developed, so for now Re-Destro keeps his cards close to the chest.
"For the sake of a better society? I hope so." says the Grand Commander.
Samuel nods, that was his motivation for this meeting sorted. But to be fair to him though, he didn't do an awful lot in these meetings, he was there almost as a witness? A consultant? Yeah a consultant. It felt nice that his opinions were so well taken on board. After a little while, the limo pulls up in front of a very scientific and modern looking building, the limo shuts off and the door opens as Re-Destro and Samuel exit, straightening out their suits and thanking their driver.
"Ah. The QRDC, truly a marvel." Re-Destro says to himself as he smiles to himself, he glimpses towards his young recruit who smiles back, they both knew they looked the part, and with his young friend, Re-Destro could truly appreciate the fun in looking the part as they walk inside.
"Hello! How can I help you both?" happily asks Receptionist Girl.
"Yotsubashi to see Dr Tsubasa? Apologies for our tartiness." declares Re-Destro. Leading to receptionist girl to tap away on her computer before looking back to them a moment later.
"Ah yes! He'll be along in just a moment, take these visitor passes and have a seat. Hope your meeting goes well!" she says handing the pair a pass each.
"Thank you very much." says Yostubashi.
"Thank you, have a good day." Samuel says whilst bowing slightly, enough to get Receptionist Girl to smile.
"Aw! You too hun!" she says cheerfully as the duo walk away from the desk to the waiting area, putting on their passes.
"This doctor, sir. He's one of the lead researchers in quirk- sorry; meta abilities, right?" asks Samuel.
"Indeed, Detnerat's equipment would greatly enhance his work and research, should he accept our proposal." Yotsubashi states.
"Shame Mr Hanabata isn't here, he really could've talked him into it." Samuel declares. Prompting Mr Yotsubashi to shrug his shoulders.
"My boy, Hanabata is charismatic sure, but where do you think he learns that from?" replies Yotsubashi, causing Sam to grin. The echo of footsteps approaching drawing their attention.
"Ah! Rikiya Yotsubashi! How long it's been." says an elderly voice, Re-Destro grins as he turns around to meet his old friend.
"Dr Tsubasa. Too long indeed, you've not aged a day!" he replies as the pair firmly shake hands.
"How've you been old friend? Congratulations on the promotion!"
"Since I was promoted, I've felt liberated." Re-Destro replies as the both chuckle. Samuel smiles as he watches the pair interact, keeping formal just as he was guided to act in meetings such as these, it's not long before Tsubasa's attention turns to the young man.
"And who might you be young man?" the doctor asks. Samuel smiles and nods.
"Samuel Stark. A pleasure to meet you sir, your research is unrivalled." Tsubasa nods in a sign of respect before turning back to Yotsubashi.
"He's not your son is he?" inquires Tsubasa.
"Closest thing to it, doctor." replies Yotsubashi; Samuel couldn't help but smile quite warmly at that comment.
"Either way, you're doing a cracking job, put it there young man." Tsubasa instructs as he shakes the young man's hand, mentally noting how light it was. Just like someone else he knows. "Enough pleasantries then! I'll show you what I'm working on. You'll like this Stark, it's like being on the moon." adds Tsubasa.
Samuel grins as he and Yotsubashi walk behind the good doctor, they look at one another and smile as they then look ahead, today was gonna be a fun one.
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How could it be this hard to figure out? Izuku had been pooling over these notes all morning, it was so frustrating! He sits in the toilet stall mumbling to himself.
"So if Mutant class quirks are unaffected by quirk de-enhancements then that makes them on in the same with the person, however Emitter and Transformation classes are, which means they're essentially like an extension of the person... which means..." Izuku says as he tries to piece it together, his face scrunching up as he gently bops his own head with one of his seemingly infinite supply of notebooks. "Damn it. I need a donut. That'll help, it always helps. I'll call it a cheat day, Dr Tsubasa won't mind." Izuku concludes as he flushes the toilet he was sat on.
He sets his notebook down on the counter as he washes and dries his hands carefully, he looked at his own reflection in the mirror and couldn't help but smile, he'd not gleamed like this in... well, he couldn't even remember. He just wish he could enjoy everyday of his life as much as he enjoyed every other day of his life where he got to skip high school and work here. He fluffs up his already fluffy green hair and smiles, he exits the toilet and thinks to himself.
'I should bring the others donuts too. Maybe I'll bring the whole box? But then it'll look like I'm greedy and I don't want that, since everyone around here seems to love donuts-' Izuku rounds the corner whilst he was submerged in his thoughts, not even aware of the people walking past, accidentally bumping into a suited young man whom stumbles forward. This young man holding onto him and Izuku onto him so that they both stayed upright and didn't fall over, Izuku looks at the young man, only to see another suited man with him and. EEP! Dr Tsubasa! Izuku bows profusely in front of this trio.
"I'm so sorry! Please accept my sincerest apologies!" Izuku shouts. However the suited young man turns back around to meet him, not with an angry scowl but a warm smile.
"Hey, you're not hurt are you? I'm sorry, I should've been more careful!" he says. Also bowing at him, Tsubasa couldn't help but sigh at this.
"Well, if you've both finished apologising for an accident. Yotusbashi, Stark; meet my understudy: Izuku Midoriya." declares the doctor. Izuku awkwardly rubs the back of his head at this, probably not the best way to make a first impression.
"H-hello, it's lovely to meet you both!" Izuku nervously mutters. Something captured the attention of the young man who walks off slowly, however the suited man extends a hand out to our boy in green.
"Ah, you're working with the best young man. You're very lucky!" he declares. Izuku immediately recognising who this was.
"Woah, Mr Yotsubashi of Detnerat? Your equipment has helped save so many lives!" Izuku gleefully says as he gently shakes Yotsubashi's hand, smiling.
"Ah, my reputation precedes me! In which case, allow me to introduce you to my newest recruit as it were. Samuel- Samuel?" Yotsubashi starts as he turns around, but notices Samuel isn't actually there.
Samuel walks back over to the group holding a book in his hands, before holding it out to Izuku.
"You dropped this Izuku, here." he says shyly as Izuku looks down, seeing it was his notebook, crap! When did he drop it? Oh well, the important thing was that he had it back as he softly takes it from Samuel's grip.
"Thank you so much!" speaks the boy in green as the two gently shake one another's hand.
"Izuku, tell me, how's your training going?" asks Dr Tsubasa. Prompting Izuku to smile.
"Great, thanks! I was working on the thesis of mutant type quirks I said about the other day, but I got stuck, so I was going to get a donut!" announces Izuku as Tsubasa chuckles.
"I meant your physical training Young Midoriya."
"Oh! Whoops! Yeah, good thank you! I get here a little earlier and use the gym, following that regimen you suggested." blushes Midoriya as he corrects himself.
"Well, I'll let you get back to your work then." Tsubasa says, Izuku nods and turns to leave, however Yotsubashi raises a point before he does.
"Actually, I wonder if our two protege's would do well to spend a little time together whilst we discussed the inner workings of our proposal?" inquires Yotsubashi.
Tsubasa thinks for a moment, calculating as always in his head, before readjusting his glasses and coming to a conclusion.
"Very well. Izuku? Show Stark around for a little while would you?" instructs Tsubasa; Samuel looks to Yotsubashi for some of guidance, which he does in the form of a small nod, a nod that Samuel had learned to trust, which he reciprocates.
"We'll meet you both in the Sentinel Lab in say... half an hour?"
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