[It's more important because it's fascinating and he's not about to be eaten. He's always liked learning new things about the world and the creatures that inhabit it.]
That's amazing. You and your mother are really amazing.
I mean, this is my first time meeting a dragon, so it's not like I have a lot to compare to. But when I read books about it, they never said dragons were capable of human speech. Usually it was something like, 'dragons can understand human tongues, but cannot speak them.' Though maybe that book was out of date? The writer couldn't have met every possible dragon around either, of course...
[ Eyes narrowing again, Shouto makes a low, growling sound at the back of his throat. It's not very threatening thought. Instead it sits more along the lines of is that so, in terms of noises. ]
She used to tell me stories, said that you people put them in books sometimes. About how dragons don't really like to be around humans that often. We probably don't have a lot to talk about when we're fighting.
[ Not really blaming one side or the other, at least directly. But he is eyeballing that sword of his a little. ]
[It might not be that threatening, but for somebody who isn't used to being around dragons, he's a little weary. So forgive him if he tenses up for a moment.]
Mm, we had a lot of books in town, but not a whole lot about dragons. [Which is a shame, because he feels like it wouldn't be as bad talking to one if he had more information about them.] I mostly read that people didn't like being around dragons because they could start fires, or take livestock or a lot of dangerous things-
Ah, not that I want to fight you! Um, thank you for bringing me to your cave. It's a lot better than being passed out in the middle of the forest. And sorry to inconvenience you!
[ Don't worry too much, tiny human. He's just grumbling like an overgrown dog.
Although he does look off to the side at the mention of the livestock, huffing a little bit. He paid for the ones he took. He'll just remind himself of that. It wasn't a discussed trade, but, still.
He looks back at him after he starts apologizing and offering reassurance. ]
There's humans that do the same. [ Or worse. There's definitely bitterness there, but he snorts it away in another stream of steam. ] It just seemed like a better idea to move you than leave you out in the middle of the woods where someone who would eat you could find you.
[It's going to take a while before he even thinks about equating a huge dragon to a dog.]
Yeah... but somehow it feels more dangerous when its from something that's way bigger than you.
I really do appreciate it... [He has nothing to call the dragon, but dragon, and that seems rude. Especially for somebody who went out of his way save him from potentially being eaten by wolves.] Um... Do you have a name?
[ Honestly it'll probably take him a while to better resemble something more friendly, so that's fair. ]
From your perspective, that's understandable. [ He'll concede that. ] Humans are resourceful, though.
[ Always coming up with new ways to do awful things, although he's met a few good ones. He could never see Fuyumi or his brothers doing the things that his father has. And this human doesn't seem so bad, so he regards him for a beat, then: ] Todoroki Shouto.
[ A part of him is a little thankful that his father is known by a different name, usually. He has enough problems without recognition. ]
Midoriya. [ He dips his big head, a sort of you, too. ] I don't know if I can answer a lot of questions, but I guess I can try, if you had wanted to know something about dragons.
Um... I heard dragons like hoarding things, but your cave seems a little empty? How big did you start? Is this how big you're going to stay, or are you still growing?
[He has so many questions, but maybe he shouldn't say them all at a time.]
[ His shoulders shrug - or do a facsimile of a shrug. Dragon anatomy.
He winds up looking around the cave, before shifting to lift up his wing a little, scratching the claw at the tip of his "wrist" against the hinge of his jaw. It's easy enough to process the questions, even though there's a handful at once. ]
I'm only here temporarily, so even if I had the urge to hoard I probably wouldn't build it up here. I've never found something that I've wanted to hoard - it depends, I think. My mother liked to hoard flowers and put them in her den for nesting.
[ And then he spreads his wing out - there's not room for his full wingspan in the cave. ] Probably the size of my head? I don't remember. But I'm almost done growing - I'm an adult, now.
My father is human. [ Said blandly. ] He had what most humans consider to be treasure, gold and things like that, but my mother wasn't interested in anything except flowers.
[ Shouto has little trouble balancing on his legs, his wings opened, until he slumps back onto all fours, wings folding neatly to support his weight. Considering the only other dragon he's met has been his mother... he could be wrong about his size. It doesn't occur to him.
Thiugh he doesn't answer right away, he does eventually. ]
She was sent away - my mother, I mean. I wanted to find her.
Some of us learn how to be human. It helps us survive, when we don't want to fight. My mother had one, and all of her children were born human. I just haven't been one in a long time.
[ Endeavor had no use for a son when he wanted a weapon. He'd have a son when he wanted his legacy to continue. ]
There are knights and lords everywhere that could teach you. [ He considers him. ] How long have you been looking?
You should try it out sometime. I don't think it's anything like being a dragon, but you'd be able to talk to people without chased off. ... You might not have to eat as much? I'm not sure how that works...
[ There's another beat, before Todoroki shifts around where he's seated, snout crinkling up. Midoriya is very non-threatening, even with that giant, magical sword that he's leery of. So he takes the risk, pulling on the magic inherent to what he is.
And...
Well, instead of a giant dragon, there's a mostly-human dragon once the steam and smoke fades - he couldn't get rid of some scaling or his major traits, like his horns or wings or tail, but he's definitely human-shaped now. ]
[ He has to flare his wings and lift his tail like a balance, keeping him steady on his feet, but - he sure did do it. Lifting his hands, he flexes his fingers a little, examining them. ]
Months. [ He's lost track of time, since he left home. ] I'm probably lucky I didn't forget how to do it.
[ His wings rustle, before Shouto carefully starts to stretch them. The wingspan's not as great as when he's a dragon, but still large to allow him to fly. ]
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That's amazing. You and your mother are really amazing.
I mean, this is my first time meeting a dragon, so it's not like I have a lot to compare to. But when I read books about it, they never said dragons were capable of human speech. Usually it was something like, 'dragons can understand human tongues, but cannot speak them.' Though maybe that book was out of date? The writer couldn't have met every possible dragon around either, of course...
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She used to tell me stories, said that you people put them in books sometimes. About how dragons don't really like to be around humans that often. We probably don't have a lot to talk about when we're fighting.
[ Not really blaming one side or the other, at least directly. But he is eyeballing that sword of his a little. ]
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Mm, we had a lot of books in town, but not a whole lot about dragons. [Which is a shame, because he feels like it wouldn't be as bad talking to one if he had more information about them.] I mostly read that people didn't like being around dragons because they could start fires, or take livestock or a lot of dangerous things-
Ah, not that I want to fight you! Um, thank you for bringing me to your cave. It's a lot better than being passed out in the middle of the forest. And sorry to inconvenience you!
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Although he does look off to the side at the mention of the livestock, huffing a little bit. He paid for the ones he took. He'll just remind himself of that. It wasn't a discussed trade, but, still.
He looks back at him after he starts apologizing and offering reassurance. ]
There's humans that do the same. [ Or worse. There's definitely bitterness there, but he snorts it away in another stream of steam. ] It just seemed like a better idea to move you than leave you out in the middle of the woods where someone who would eat you could find you.
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Yeah... but somehow it feels more dangerous when its from something that's way bigger than you.
I really do appreciate it... [He has nothing to call the dragon, but dragon, and that seems rude. Especially for somebody who went out of his way save him from potentially being eaten by wolves.] Um... Do you have a name?
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From your perspective, that's understandable. [ He'll concede that. ] Humans are resourceful, though.
[ Always coming up with new ways to do awful things, although he's met a few good ones. He could never see Fuyumi or his brothers doing the things that his father has. And this human doesn't seem so bad, so he regards him for a beat, then: ] Todoroki Shouto.
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[It was terrifying for a moment, before it became one of the coolest things that ever happened to him.]
I'm Midoriya Izuku.
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Midoriya. [ He dips his big head, a sort of you, too. ] I don't know if I can answer a lot of questions, but I guess I can try, if you had wanted to know something about dragons.
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Um... I heard dragons like hoarding things, but your cave seems a little empty? How big did you start? Is this how big you're going to stay, or are you still growing?
[He has so many questions, but maybe he shouldn't say them all at a time.]
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He winds up looking around the cave, before shifting to lift up his wing a little, scratching the claw at the tip of his "wrist" against the hinge of his jaw. It's easy enough to process the questions, even though there's a handful at once. ]
I'm only here temporarily, so even if I had the urge to hoard I probably wouldn't build it up here. I've never found something that I've wanted to hoard - it depends, I think. My mother liked to hoard flowers and put them in her den for nesting.
[ And then he spreads his wing out - there's not room for his full wingspan in the cave. ] Probably the size of my head? I don't remember. But I'm almost done growing - I'm an adult, now.
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Really? Nothing? The books usually said dragons liked gold and treasures, but I guess it would be different for each of you.
[And when he spreads his wings out, all Izuku can think is majestic. He'd love to see him out in the open at least once.
Todoroki doesn't seem quite as big as the dragons that he's seen in textbooks, but he's certainly much larger than Izuku is.]
Oh... temporary? Are you looking for something, Todoroki-kun?
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[ Shouto has little trouble balancing on his legs, his wings opened, until he slumps back onto all fours, wings folding neatly to support his weight. Considering the only other dragon he's met has been his mother... he could be wrong about his size. It doesn't occur to him.
Thiugh he doesn't answer right away, he does eventually. ]
She was sent away - my mother, I mean. I wanted to find her.
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[He has nothing but time as he waits for himself to heal up.]
So you're on a quest too? I hope you find her.
I... I want to be able to use this sword properly, and for that I need to find a teacher.
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[ Endeavor had no use for a son when he wanted a weapon. He'd have a son when he wanted his legacy to continue. ]
There are knights and lords everywhere that could teach you. [ He considers him. ] How long have you been looking?
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[He fidgets with his fingers as he answers.]
Not very long... Maybe a week or so...?
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[ He snorts, rudely, but at least can answer that too. ]
I didn't interact with them, but there's a keep not far from here that had knights you could probably talk to. See if they can't help you.
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But do you not like being human?
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I don't know.
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And...
Well, instead of a giant dragon, there's a mostly-human dragon once the steam and smoke fades - he couldn't get rid of some scaling or his major traits, like his horns or wings or tail, but he's definitely human-shaped now. ]
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You're amazing, Todoroki-kun!
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I haven't done it in a while...
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[He's just a totally normal human, with a sword he hasn't quite figured out is magical.]
... Ah... When was the last time you tried?
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[ His wings rustle, before Shouto carefully starts to stretch them. The wingspan's not as great as when he's a dragon, but still large to allow him to fly. ]
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[He can't imagine what that would be like, not using a part of yourself...
He reaches out for a second before putting his hands back into his lap.]
Your wings are still really big, can you fly like this too?
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