[It's not that she doesn't trust people to be there, it's that Ochako just doesn't like to worry people over what she perceives as not a big deal. This is her issue and she should be the one to work through it. And the fact of the matter is, she can work through it - she has two arms and two legs that aren't broken, and she has the drive and determination to stand on her own. It's the reason she's not traveling with the boys and seeking their help (even if she does miss them), because she wants to do things herself. It's a matter of growth, and feeling accomplished with her endeavors because she did it herself.
Plus, there's just the stigma that...because she's poor, she needs help. That she's 'helpless', and that has never sat well with Ochako before. The charity and generosity of her friends is nice, and she appreciates it, she does, but she doesn't want it all the time because it doesn't make her feel good. Doesn't make her feel like she's progressing.]
You don't know where I am all the time. [She grins, sticking her tongue out sneakily.] But I'll accept little snacks from time to time. I love food!!
Mm, it is nice to be able to check on people like that. It's weird not being together with my friends like I'm used to - me and the boys used to all live together in a dorm on campus at UA, did you know? Our whole class. But at least getting to meet up with them sometimes, see them on the Gear, or watch their battles makes me happy. Next time I fight one, I hope they can come and watch me. [Ochako strokes her Gabite's head, who's now curled up beside her and dozing with his head on her lap. Rough skin, but still soft as fuck. It's astonishing how much she's come to love these little guys, and vice versa.]
Mm, I think you're right. I really don't have that many, e-even if I think I do. I know other people have hundreds so just, um...ten is probably nothing. And I do need some more variance among my, um...team? Ehehe, I'd like different kinds, especially one that can swim. I don't really have anything like that. Oh, and!! And one that can fight! I mean, like...actually fight. Like, um yah, yah!
[And she throws a few swift air jabs and palm strikes.] I'd love something to practice my martial arts against!
good thing she doesn't give up
Plus, there's just the stigma that...because she's poor, she needs help. That she's 'helpless', and that has never sat well with Ochako before. The charity and generosity of her friends is nice, and she appreciates it, she does, but she doesn't want it all the time because it doesn't make her feel good. Doesn't make her feel like she's progressing.]
You don't know where I am all the time. [She grins, sticking her tongue out sneakily.] But I'll accept little snacks from time to time. I love food!!
Mm, it is nice to be able to check on people like that. It's weird not being together with my friends like I'm used to - me and the boys used to all live together in a dorm on campus at UA, did you know? Our whole class. But at least getting to meet up with them sometimes, see them on the Gear, or watch their battles makes me happy. Next time I fight one, I hope they can come and watch me. [Ochako strokes her Gabite's head, who's now curled up beside her and dozing with his head on her lap. Rough skin, but still soft as fuck. It's astonishing how much she's come to love these little guys, and vice versa.]
Mm, I think you're right. I really don't have that many, e-even if I think I do. I know other people have hundreds so just, um...ten is probably nothing. And I do need some more variance among my, um...team? Ehehe, I'd like different kinds, especially one that can swim. I don't really have anything like that. Oh, and!! And one that can fight! I mean, like...actually fight. Like, um yah, yah!
[And she throws a few swift air jabs and palm strikes.] I'd love something to practice my martial arts against!