[ Shouto folds his arms on top of the sofa, resting his cheek in the nestle of them, watching him as he realizes that he's there. He's patient and calm, simply... taking Izuku in. They befriended each other a little stiltedly during the train ride to Hogwarts, Shouto rough around the edges from his upbringing and scars, Izuku shy and bullied throughout his childhood.
Now, they're here, and...
He doesn't know how to help Izuku through this particular challenge. It's not a bully he can level a stare at, or an assignment to work their way through together. ]
[The cup is apparently convinced he's worthy, so he owes it to everybody to do his best. But first, he needs a moment to deal with all the anxiety that being the Hogwart's champion.
Or to distract himself.]
N... No, I didn't... Do you want to go get a snack or something?
[Being alone with Shouto tends to settle his nerves most of the time. Maybe it'll work this time too.]
Mm. [ How do they work through this situation? Shouto can only imagine that Izuku will hole himself up with books, news clippings, articles, anything he can find about the past Triwizard Tournaments that have been held. To see what they hold in store for him, even if the trials aren't the same. Because any time he's presented a new situation or information - without fail, that's how Shouto can find him. How Iida, Uraraka, how anyone can find him.
He straightens up, inclining his head. ]
No one will notice if we go into the kitchens, since they're right next to your house. You shouldn't be bothered.
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Now, they're here, and...
He doesn't know how to help Izuku through this particular challenge. It's not a bully he can level a stare at, or an assignment to work their way through together. ]
But you didn't expect it to happen.
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Or to distract himself.]
N... No, I didn't... Do you want to go get a snack or something?
[Being alone with Shouto tends to settle his nerves most of the time. Maybe it'll work this time too.]
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He straightens up, inclining his head. ]
No one will notice if we go into the kitchens, since they're right next to your house. You shouldn't be bothered.