Fix Up #4: Messy Residence [Mia]

Interesting. The public perception really does shape how one views heroism. One of the most common forms of entertainment were comics, movies, and games. In the west, that tends to be populated by superhero stories, so that probably played a huge role in making this whole vigilantism concept to be well received, or at the very least have more fans for them. Contrast that with how strict heroism rules and regulations are here, and overall the tense atmosphere...it's gonna take a while before many vigilantes and even some heroes are accepted by the common folks. It's a bit weird to think about places outside your own sphere of recognition, especially if you'r never stepped outside of the states...right?

The question to ask this former american hero if there were any talks of someone named Sai in the western science community is tempting..if it a bit vain and egotistical. But the idea is still burning in his mind: Has he ever left Japan? He has no such memory of it, and even if he did...what did he do? Kent slightly frowns a bit, making sure Kearny doesn't see it. He continues to sweep up and finish up the job as she eats, but he still remains plagued by this notion. Could he have played some sort of role in the states that lead to him losing his memories? Just that vague temptation, even if it never happened...It just makes hi-

Kent slightly slaps himself on the forehead. This is no time to think about these sorts of things. You have to finish up this job. Worry about it later, alright? Besides, he's glad she didn't catch his slight slip of the tongue, so he shouldn't risk it again with a second one. "Okay, just gotta swipe these and..." Some time passes, Kent humming to himself and Mia getting the Brinner ready. "...Alright! We should be ready to go for now." Some eIt was mainly housekeeping, so nothing too extreme yet. "Is that all or you want need something else?" He heads to where she is preparing the leftovers for him, looking at the crispy bacon. Kent's stomach quietly reminds him: he hasnt eaten today or yesterday. "Hmm, not bad. Think if I touched it, it would have burned up while on the stove." He jokes. He cracks his neck around, slightly zipping up and down his work jumpsuit. "You would think this kind of stuff wouldn't make you tired, but it does, huh? Well then." He looks at the food. "Think that and [reasonable price] would do for my payment. "

Kent stares in surprise as he looks at the tip. "Th-this is..Uh-uh I mean...wha...." He stares at Kearny, unable to believe that she would actually do this. He can like, buy more parts or machines for his experiments...he can get that cooling system...all of the possibilities...Kent shakes his head. "Th-this is too much..." He tries to give back some of it, but with how lax she was in handing it, it was clear she didn't give a damn about how much. She was just glad he actually did the job. Now, if Brandon were here, he would start yelling in surprise and start shaking Kent's shoulder going "THIS IS WAY MUCH, WE CAN BUY MORE FOOD!" Come on now, Brandon, seriously? Food? That's whats on your mind right now? Kent's stomach growls a little by the mere thought of food, as if it were disagreeing with him.

He was a bit touched by her offer of staying longer to watch something, but he never was a huge fan of that show or any other. Plus, it feels like he's now overstepping the boundaries of customer and worker. "Eeeeeh...I'll pass for now. Need to head back to the shop and make sure nothing's broken." He gives a smile as he places the money in his pocket. "Hopefully I can get more jobs in the future. If you need anything else from me, you know who to call." He waves at her, grabs his supplies and places them in the cart, and starts to head out. He stops at the stairs. "It's been nice aiding you, Red Horn." He heads down and starts heading out of the apartment, satisfied at a job well done.

Maybe next time he'll luck out and get called in to fix an appliance. Maybe even a fridge, or, ooh, maybe even a microwave.