chinanigans | How many shrimps do you have to eat, before you make your skin turn pink?

How many shrimps do you have to eat, before you make your skin turn pink?

[Bakugo's finally gotten his provisional license, but there were still things he-- and Deku both needed to learn. Save to win, win by saving people. That motto was something that the two of them had on their mind ever since, the seed All Might planted being nurtured and growing as the two went through more experiences and learned more about one another but All Might had an idea to help it grow more. Deku was of course doing great in strides of thinking about saving people before anything else-- but he was still too soft at times and needed to learn more about controlling his power better and being able to let loose without holding back. Bakugo was good at controlling his power and not holding back, but he still needed to learn to be softer around the edges and care more about the people around him. Of course it's easy to tell these two these things or teach them in more conventional ways.. but All Might wanted to teach them through experience. With something a little more hands-on.

So he called the both over to the lounge one afternoon to meet one of his hero friends, who held a hand out to both of them at the same time for a shake. They both took it, thinking nothig of it and as soon as they did something strange happened... they blacked out for a few seconds, and woke up on the opposite end of the couch.

Next to themself.

They had been switched to each other's bodies.

Of course Bakugo screamed, something along the lines of "YOU TRICKED ME?! YOU PIECE OF SHIT RETIRED HERO?!" but it was met with a stern look and All Might explained that it was special training to help the two better understand each other. They were told it also counted for extra credit but if they let it slip that their bodies were switched, they'd fail. So now.. the two of them are sitting in Deku's dorm in dead silence, as they both try to figure out how the fuck they're supposed to do this.

It's only for a week, but it's going to be the longest week of their entire life.]

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...eh? E-expression?

[He blinks, all trace of his previous irritation...or, at least most of it, vanishing into a look that Bakugou almost never adopts. Something only Izuku could pull.]

...............nevermind.

[Bakugo brings a hand up to his face, covering it to hide how embarrassed he was. If Deku has no idea then it's just something that happened naturally... he's not sure if he should be glad he looks so intimidating all the time or upset because people will think he's angry when he's not. Ah, well. When is he ever NOT angry in the first place anyway?]

Let's get this over with.

[He's just gonna head for the door already.. this is awful.]

[Izuku nods, starting to feel glad that he specifically went to bed in Bakugou's training clothing. It made it easier to get moving without needing to waste time doing anything else...hopefully Bakugou doesn't freak out about him having done that, though...

After all, as "Deku", it was up to him to get this training this morning secured.]

[He noticed it, but he decided to keep quiet about it even though it annoyed him. Though honestly anything Deku does in his body is going to annoy him until this week is over, that's just How It Be.

That said the two of them make it to Aizawa's office (im assuming hes on campus otherwise whats the point of having the students live there), and surprisingly he's already awake. Though busy grading papers, so when the two walk in he looks less than pleased. "Deku" asks if it was alright if the two of them practiced fighting in the training grounds before the real deal on Monday, and Aizawa at first turns them down. Which gets "Deku" riled up, and he explains that the two of them weren't going to go too far this time-- they just wanted to test their skills against each other without getting in trouble for it. The two go back and forth like that for a few minutes, until "Deku" gets so angry that he raises his voice which gets Aizawa to glare at him, cutting him off.

It's frustrating, but he apologizes and there's a long bout of silence before Aizawa calmly tells them that they have five hours. Whether "Deku's" persistence changed his mind or not is uncertain but he definitely doesn't waste time-- thanking him and dragging "Bakugo" out of the room by the arm with a pissed expression that's hidden from Aizawa as he heads towards the grounds.]

[As Izuku was expecting, Bakugou is suspicious right off the bat, arguing with Aizawa and nearly getting too heated over something so small. But what's more...Izuku realizes that- in that moment- he as "Bakugou" hadn't said anything. He just stood there silent, not speaking (scowling, sure), and that was probably even weirder than if he'd been shouting too. It seems that they both had a lot of work to do...

To that end, he doesn't fuss at Bakugou for his showing back in Aizawa's office, but instead follows him out until they're at a reasonable distance, tugging his arm free.]

Maybe now we won't see anyone else for a couple hours.

[The moment Deku takes his arm back, Bakugo shoves his hands into the pockets of his pants, glaring at the ground as he fumes.]

Damn All Might! "Understanding each other better?" Fuck that bullshit!

[He kicks a rock in his path, absolutely embarrassed and scathing. He was almost found out by talking to one person-- he did better mindlessly watching movies with the other teens than holding one stupid conversation with Aizawa! How the hell were they supposed to pull this off?]

You better teach me how to use your damn Quirk quickly-- I feel like punching something!

Teach...

[That word hits him like a spear to the gut. Teach. Him, teaching Bakugou something...

He sets his jaw and balls his fists at his sides as they enter the training grounds.]

First of all...I don't want you to punch anything at all while you're in my body.

[He turns to face Bakugou as he says this, moving to stop walking.]

One For All is the reason I've come up with Shoot Style, to take the strain off of my now-weakened arms. They're not completely useless, but right now...you're like I was when I first inherited it. If you used it like that, it would be bad.

But given what it is...it's probably best if we let you try it out first before I try yours.

[Surprisingly, Bakugo listens diligently as they walk into the building. Of course he knew that Deku's arm was fucked-- just look at it. He didn't know the full details, since that all happened over the time he.... well. He wasn't. Around for it.

And of course he knew about Shoot Style and all of that as well, but it'll be. Pretty fucking hard to switch from using fists to legs, for someone who's used his fists since he was a child. But he's not interested in fucking Deku's arms up even more than they already were, so he gives a serious looking nod after the explanation and moves to start stretching.]

I won't use it unless I feel like I can handle it. I'm not stupid.

[Meaning if they haven't mastered it this weekend, he'll just have to make up excuses on Monday about why he can't participate in the combat training.]

...that's the thing, though.

[Izuku swallows thickly, nervous because...he knows Bakugou isn't going to like what he has to say.]

Reaching the power to begin with...isn't easy. I'm not sure you'll even be able to in one day.

We have two.

[Bakugo says that immediately, while he crouches down to stretch out his knees.]

[Izuku heaves a sigh. HE HAS A POINT BUT....HE HAD TEN MONTHS, NOT TWO DAYS...]

I guess there's nothing for it but to try.

[He looks down at his palms. Bakugou's palms.]

It's something you have to visualize...and reach out to grasp, letting it fill your body and power it up. I used to not really be able to control how much power I used, but Full Cowling allows me to change how much I access at once, or direct it more or less into different parts of my body.

Visualize, huh?

[Once he feels stretched enough, Bakugo spreads his legs a little for a more stable foundation and he looks at his own palms as well. He can think about it-- how Deku gets covered in those lines and the energy crackling all over his body, but can he really pull something like that of himself? It's not like he's expecting to be able to fully master it to Deku's extent, but he's admittedly worried that he won't be able to use it at all...

Well, might as well give it a shot.

He closes his eyes, taking in a deep breath and letting it out slowly as he thinks about it. Imagining what "filling his body with power" would feel like. His Quirk is much more reactive-- and instant, the only times he "builds up" power is for big explosions. So to have to switch to trying that out just to start out... it's going to be really tough.]

Once you've activated the Quirk, you can use it from there...it's just a matter of making sure you don't use more than your body can handle. For a long time, I didn't even use it during class unless I absolutely had to because I couldn't control how much power I was using.

Instead of focusing on hitting something...

[Izuku looks across the field.]

Try to use One For All to power up your movements. It doesn't just make me strong- it makes me run faster, too.

[Bakugo doesn't give a verbal reply, focusing too hard on activating his Quirk to but he checks that in the back of his mind. It's a smart place to start, honestly. He.. surely can't break Deku's legs just running. right? Maybe?

Either way, the bright side to borrowing the body of someone who's gotten strong is that his body is already used to using his Quirk to an extent. It's up to Bakugo to control the power, but going into Full Cowling isn't the hard part. He visualizes a glass of milk-- pouring it into a cup as the bright red lines shoot up around his body, sparks of energy flickering all around him.

He opens his eyes, but his expression looks shocked and he's frozen in place. It's so much more power than he's ever experienced before-- and it's so foreign. It's not like using a Quirk that isn't your own is anything that should be possible under normal circumstance, it's not even something he's tried to imagine. So the feeling of One For All racing through his body, hair flowing around from the pure energy stored inside opposed to the explosions brewing under his skin takes his breath away.

Deku had this much power inside of him this entire time...?]

[Izuku watches quietly, his brows raising and his muttering ceasing when suddenly he sees the energy course through his own body. He's a little stunned he activated it so fast, but that's Kacchan for you...he could do most things well, even things he'd never done before.

The look on his face, though...that isn't normal.]

...Kacchan?

[They had this big of a gap between them? Bakugo beat him before, against his full ability, but he mentioned not being able to control how much power he was using in the beginning. So does that mean during their fight he was holding back? Or was that as much as he could handle? How much room does he have to improve?

Can Bakugo really stay on top against this power? What happens when Deku can master all of it at once?

He's not moving, or saying anything. He stands there, One for All whipping around his body as he stares at his shaking hand and those thoughts fill his head. He knew this power was strong; it was passed down person to person for the sole purpose of beating evil, after all. It's the power All Might used to save everyone-- to save him. But being faced with it, having it in the palm of his hand and really feeling the weight of that power is a lot for him to take on for the first time.

It eventually sparks out, and without realizing it Bakugo's legs buckle under and he falls back and lands hard on the ground. Slowly, he looks up at Deku, his expression.. something a mix of rage, and a little bit of fear. This power brings out a lot of doubt within Bakugo about his own but... but.......

But at the same time, it's extremely inspiring.]

Kacchan-!

[Izuku made to reach out when Bakugou suddenly falls on his ass, but he recoils at the last second. It's strange, seeing that mix of anger and fear in his own expression staring back up at him. But he can tell it's not the power itself that knocked him down, but the sheer magnitude of feeling it for the first time. And he realizes...that Bakugou might be starting to understand why this is such a big deal for Izuku, and why he's been having so much trouble getting a handle on his power.

It's so much.

In the end, Izuku doesn't speak, waiting for Bakugou to either yell at him or pull himself back to his feet. Or both.]

[Bakugo sits there silently for a few more seconds, unable to hide his expression as much as he'd look back on this and beat himself up over showing weakness so easily. The two were at a much better standing with each other, but they still aren't quite at a point where they can just... show their insecurities to each other without it all exploding at once, or talk out their feelings without it starting off as a fight.

Maybe that's why this training was happening? They were told to build each other up to become the greatest heroes... they should start taking it more seriously, sometime.

Sometime.... but not right now.]

You...

[Bakugo finally says something, and he takes a deep breath between his sentence to keep himself steady so he doesn't say something he regrets.]

...you've been holding back. When we fought each other, that wasn't all of your power was it?

[It's not an accusation, as if he's angry about the thought of Deku holding back against him. Rather it's more like astonishment, and maybe a little bit of jealousy. He put his all into that fight and almost lost with the power he was born with, the power he worked on his entire life. Deku had been given this power to stand in the ring, and become the next Symbol of Peace and Bakugo understands that now but... he can't help but feel envious. If he was given One for All instead of Deku....

....ironically, he'd probably refuse it.]

[It's hard to say what exactly keeps Izuku as silent for as long as he is, one hand reaching up to grip the front of his shirt at his chest. He's not looking at Bakugou directly anymore.]

When we fought...I was using One For All at 8%. It's the limit of what I can use right now.

[Hearing that... is both a shock, piercing him right through his chest and yet it's not surprising in the slightest. It's got to be a horrifically powerful Quirk for All Might to become such an awe inspiring hero, and when you think about the fact that he blew his bones up at the start it makes sense that it was such a drastic change in power.

But only 8%? He could just barely defeat Deku at 8%?]

....you would've killed me if you used 100%.

[Bakugo says that through a grimace, and he drops his gaze towards the ground. He has a long way to go... and it starts here.]

...Yeah.

[He clenches his fists tightly. He's not sure Bakugou understands, but...using One For All at that level of strength is something even All Might reserved for emergencies only. Hell, even beyond that he'd been known to push himself...just taking into account his battle that cost him the last remnants left of his power.]

I'm getting stronger, but it's going to take time.

[There's a few seconds where the room is completely silent after he says that. Bakugo doesn't understand it fully- how could he? Even having it explained to him it's impossible to understand without being in Deku's shoes.

But it does help, a little, being able to borrow that power for himself.]

...you're already plenty strong.

[Bakugo mumbles that, as he pulls himself up to his feet again finally. He doesn't say any more than that or elaborate on anything else, instead moving to stand in a fighting stance again. He closes his eyes, taking a deep breath as he goes into Full Cowling again. This time he's determined-- determined to get stronger. Determined to prove to All Might that he's worth looking at the same way as Deku. He's going to be the number one hero, after all.

Even if he has to face a Deku at 100% later, he'll get stronger so he can face him head on and win. Even if he has to fight at 200%.]

Now... come on, Deku...

---if you look down on yourself, then you're looking down on me!

[He suddenly charges at Deku, speed much faster than he's ever been used to before, his step a little unstable but his expression is one of resolution as One for All flashes through his body.]

[Needless to say, despite knowing him as well as he does himself at this point, Izuku wasn't expecting Bakugou to charge him like that. The speed is blinding compared to normal, but he's just barely able to dodge it...and he realizes that without the speed One For All gives him, he's going to be in a tough time figuring out how Bakugou uses his Quirk to get him around so quickly. It's easy to figure out as a concept, but the nuances are what will trip you up...]

Kacchan, h-hang on! I haven't even tried to use your Quirk yet!

[Deku dodges just in time, but Bakugo isn't going to back off so easily. Though the problem is that-- it's like running on a treadmill, going much faster than the setting he's used to and he can't quite reach the controls. He can't stop himself easily, so he aims at the wall to try and pivot off of it with his hand and his foot.

But the moment he holds his hand out to catch himself... he runs right into the wall instead. There's a huge impact when his body hits it, cracks forming into the wall around him and the pain hits him like a truck. It's not enough to wreck Deku's body, but it immobilizes him for a moment as he stays there in the wall, catching his breath.

But he's grinning.

This is going to take... quite a bit to get used to.]

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me at the start of rping bakugo: gosh i hope i can pull off introspection with him

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