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[ Kirishima busts onto the scene, so to speak, though everyone who knows him knows it’s weird he’s sending a voice transmission rather than a video on the network. He’s usually all too happy to be smiling on the feed or showing off his Pokemon from the cameraman position. ]

HEY IS THERE ANYONE NEAR CIANWOOD IN JOHTO WITH A FLYING AND HEALING POKEMON? THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!!

[There’s a pause after that which sounds a lot like the muffled shifting one might hear when a Gear’s microphone is being brushed over as the Gear itself is jostled, and while this sort of start was absolutely warranted...more information is absolutely needed, here.]

This is Midoriya and Kirishima- [That’s Izuku’s voice, sounding breathless and slightly frantic, but less shouty.] We’re on a boat, en route to Cianwood. Kacchan- Ka...er, Bakugo is with us, but he collapsed a while ago. He’s hurt, and we need to get him to shore as soon as possible!

He was FINE and then all the sudden he’s passing out and bleeding everywhere! What the hell happened?! A Pokemon wouldn’t do something like this, would it?

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Yes, I was. I'll work on it.

Keep me informed, I'll be there as soon as I can. Everything will be alright.
[Once more he's not exactly trying to convince Kirishima, but himself too. Shoto's got to get on those warp pads and try to deal with any fallout of it as fast as he can. He'll be seeing Kirishima as soon as possible.]

[ But the reassurances are nice. Kirishima has been shooting the breeze with Todoroki almost daily since the latter arrived, trading wholesome pictures and thoughts of their Pokemon. It hits different, though, to know Shoto's willing to drop everything and come out to help him and their classmates when he's clearly got his own agenda going on.

He'll keep Shoto updated. Katsuki is stable and, actually, Olivine is the closest city so they're going to fly Bakugou there. ]

He's still asleep. How do you feel about going to a farm?

[Even if they're close and friends from being in school together, Shoto feels like being here has solidified his friends in his heart. Kirishima is no different and their daily interactions has, for Shoto, only deepened that in the most platonic sense of the terms.

Further, he's glad for the updates. It doesn't make him try to get there any slower, but the moment he sees the text it's an easy answer no matter how ill he's feeling from the rapid warping. Thankfully not too many cities over.]

I feel fine to meet you where you'd like. The MooMoo farm is just north of where Bakugo is. Would you like me to go there?

Yeah you know exactly what I mean man! You got me! Let's go see some cows.

[ It's both an attempt to keep Todoroki from seeing Bakugou like that and also a small attempt to cope. He's already been to MooMoo before so he knows it's delightful, at least for him.

He even trades out some of his Pokemon for the trip so that Todoroki can see a prancing Miltank and Tauros outside the fence before Kirishima even crests a horizon. There's also a relatively slow, pink Ampharos somersaulting its way after the actual bovine-esque creatues; it does not seem to be in possession of an actual move like Rollout, but enjoying itself nonetheless. ]

Alright, I didn't really stay there long so this will be good.

[A nice distraction and of course a kindly thought by Kirishima that he doesn't have to replay Bakugo's almost mortal injuries a second time, considering he's seen some of the other times. The time it takes him to get there is as long as getting something to settle his stomach and his own team switch. He had his ghosts out with appropriate moves before he left with the intent in case he could make it. Which, in hindsight is a stupid thought. Based more in panic earlier, he has a better sense of it while taking a less worrisome team. His ghosts are good boyls and ghouls but, sometimes they're still down to their core ghosts if he doesn't watch which ones he lets out together.

Case in point that he has his ~~babysitter~~ Meowstic with him, a tiny bird on the back of his backpack, the Talonflame and Talonflame's best of friends (read not at all) a teacup, pinkass cat thing, and a murderous cosplayer. A few are in their balls for now and after he lands and spots the small troop of pokemon, including what he's pretty sure is a shiny, he heads over out of curiosity and sees Kirishima in the wake of making his way over.

With the added anxiety of Bakugo, he wishes that seeing Kirishima could just be the pure joy that it feels like and with a large bird carrying a few of his pokemon on its back while it bird walks with him... Shoto doesn't hesitate this time. It's been a long, long time since he's seen them in person and at the moment, everything and everyone (including the little bird in that backpack nest) will have to forgive him. He's not saying hello, he's just going to reach out and give Kirishima a one armed hug. It's momentary, it's brief, but it's meaningful.]

I'm glad everyone is alright.

[That's hello in Shoto-ese.]

[ Kirishima doesn't hesitate to turn that one-armed hug into a two-armed one on his end, though he will keep it as brief as Shoto seems to want it, parting with a jockular pat on the back and a grin that only partly reaches his eyes. It's been a trying time and he needs this, but he's happy to see his friend. ]

Hey man, good to see you!

[ The herd behind the fence of MooMoo is moving in, mostly Miltanks trotting over to meet their fellow Miltank. Mochi, Kirishima's Miltank, is wearing a soft blue ribon in a bow around her ear to signify her as apart from the herd so the staff don't get anxious there's been a breakout; the Tauros, Bulgogi, wears a red bandana that is mostly hidden by his furry ruff, save for the hanging fringe of the cloth ( a blanket, in truth ). Shoto might immediately note Kirishima is wearing an elbow-length black, rubber glove up to his elbow on one arm, especially when he moves to pivot Shoto to one side and reaches out to stop the rushing shiny Ampharos on the forehead with it.

The Ampharos in question pops out of his somersaulting ball and gives a cheerful cry of greeting, happily butting into the touch with his paws outstretched. ]

He's really friendly, which is awesome except he builds a lot of static really quickly.

[ He'll quickly explain to Todoroki. He detaches what seems to be one of those spiral sort of lent brushes from his belt in the other hand. There handle seems to be wrapped in rubber as well and the 'bristles' more like a snarl of soft, metallic wire. ]

Hold on, buddy.

[ He'll start to brush the Ampharos down, which gets a coo and a crackle-pop through the wiring. ]

Thanks for meeting up! How was the journey?

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[He can see that Kirishima is tired. Rightly so, he must be run ragged dealing with everything and Shoto is glad to know that he can be here for a little bit at least to help him relax.]

Likewise.

[The glove is very odd until he gets put to the side and saved from feeling like he might understand Kaminari a little more. It's also interesting to watch Kirishima explain and show him how to care for the pokemon. He's never seen some of these before. Most especially curious are the tiny daughter and also the mimikyu staying close and behind Shoto's legs.]

It was fine. I've been here a few times on my own, but I never did choose anything.

[Because let's face it nothing is a ghost here. He's definitely got his gander on, having a look as the crackle of static draws his attention. This is only the second time that one of Kirishima's pokemon has almost bodied him and he's been more interested than worried.]

Your pokemon are lovely.

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