The Gang goes to Juvy (Angel, Feng, Kei)

Yumi was glad the other two girls didn’t seem dismissive of her explanation. She’d worried for about a week after their internship she’d showed far too much empathy to the criminals they’d apprehended, but again, while she could never justify the path they chose, she could…see what lead to it. They still absolutely needed to be punished, but she thought it was only fair she, Feng, and Angel had the information to get the right impression of them. They still absolutely did a horrible thing, but that didn’t mean they were horrible people at their core.

As Angel tried to link fingers with her, Yumi gave her a bit of an awkward look and pulled her hand away. She… appreciated the gesture, but a simple hand squeeze would have been okay. Linking fingers with her like that felt a little too intimate, especially given the other recent events resting on Yumi’s head. She let out a still awkward “Thanks but…” And her sentence just lingered at such. She didn’t know what exactly to say to follow her ‘but’, but she was pretty sure Angel would get the idea all the same.

She’d offer the same politeness the girls had done to her and listen to them in turn. She listened to Angel’s suggestion of putting them in some sort of suicide prevention course when they got out which…stunned Yumi a little as a suggestion. Logically it MIGHT work, but at the same, time, putting that forward as an idea so soon felt…wrong. Like it was using their terrible experience to everyone elses gain by making them help others through it. Ultimately it’d still be the twins choice but to even suggest that to them…Yumi could only imagine it causing them to feel a bit ragey. “Er…maybe?” She’d simply say, a little unsure how to respond to that suggestion, not wanting to dismiss it rudely but not..supportive, either. “I’m sure a lot of other pros would have done what I did anyway so… it’s no big deal.” She shrugged.

With Feng, she seemed to be a little more affected by the retelling of the girl’s story, and even felt some regret about her own actions. Yumi would have reached across to maybe…squeeze her shoulder, but with Angel between them that wasn’t really an option. With a little less energy than Angel, as she caught they were arriving at the detention center out the window, she’d let out.

“Yeah I’m…sure we’ll be fine…come on though. We’re heroes. Feeling good or not, we gotta put on a smile…ey Feng?” She didn’t want to pressure the girl into faking a smile if she couldn’t, but it felt like something to at least remind her of before they got out the car.

Is everything actually alright? Feng didn't want to force a smile because it would be too obvious. But what else can she do? Just grimace at the criminals in Juvy where it housed twins who did worse and were barely older than her? But Yumi does have a good point, they are heroes and they need to set an example to the many who look to them for help. Heroes...heroes ...that's something she hadn’t thought about in a while. Her dream of being a high flying heroine...that's something to smile for right? She needed to smile but the act of it felt like herculean task, she just can’t do it with everything that has happened to her. She can fight with no problem or leap buildings with a single jump, but a smile is something she can’t do right now.


Is it justified to have these feelings? Is it alright to feel all this regret and sadness for criminals? Can a hero feel remorse over villains who threatened human lives? Their story and actions tell a different tale from what she assumed. Each detail made her squirm in her seat as they were normal girls who had drawn the short end of the stick. How else would one act if the very laws that were made to punish criminals and help them failed? How can one trust the law after failing to help them before? There are too many factors that could play into this, but the fact that she could have easily turned this way if something were to happen to her siblings is a scary thought. She wonders if her siblings knew the struggles she is going through over here.


What else could she have done? Feng only acted out of a duty to Hachi and to do what she assumed was right. She couldn't have talked to them afterwards like Yumi, she doesn’t know how to talk to other people properly. She can't be a wordsmith, she can’t understand people, she can’t relate to them, the only thing she knows what to do is fight and fight. The only thing she knows what to do is fight and fight but what good has that done for her as of late? It has brought nothing but trouble and regrets that she would even considering seeing herself a hero in the first place. A good for nothing adrenaline junkie who enjoys the life threatening battles she gets in and never considers the consequences. But-


What is with those words Angel, that doesn't make me feel better at all. The top priority was to save the civilians and not engage the suspects. We only did it when we had no other choice. Don’t decide how I should view things because that soft words doesn't get rid of the anger and regret she is feeling deep within her chest. What do words of reassurement do in a time like this? That everything will be okay and just accept things the way they are? No, everything is not ok and all these sugar coated words of encouragement is only doing the opposite and make me doubt my actions more! AM I A HERO OR WAS I IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME, WHAT AM I REALLY IN THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS. AM I NOT ALLOWED TO REGRET AND FEEL EMPATHY FOR PEOPLE WHO COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN LIKE ME IF LIFE HAD ONLY TREATED THEM BETTER. Feng’s eyes begin to seethe with anger and sorrow as a slight glow starts to show. But she took a deep breath and is doing her best to calm down. But it was doing little to quell the anger deep in her chest.

Feng glanced over to Yumi for help. She couldn’t find the words to respond to everything that has been going on and simply hoped that she will be over this when they arrive at the correctional center. She shares her plight as she remembered that she also stayed behind after the twins were taken in. But she can’t assume she shares her feelings on the matter but hope that she understands where she is coming from.

She sat in silence and looked out the window to calm her nerves. Hoping that she can set aside a lot of these feelings and hope that the twins are faring better than before. Because at this point, that was the only solace she had at this point.

Glancing across from Angel to Feng, Yumi could see two entirely opposite ends of the scale, extreme optimism and... well, not nihilism, but certainly not a hopeful outlook of the situation. As Feng's eyes met her own she'd part her lips to say something but the car just about pulled up when she was going to speak, glancing to the driver, then the building itself. Best not to keep everyone waiting...

She'd hop out her side of the car, letting Angel climb out behind her if she so chose before waitingf or Feng to round the car from her side, looking to Angel briefly as the guards were beckoning them towards the entrance.

"You go ahead a sec okay Angel? I just need a word with Feng."

She'd make sure Angel was okay to give them a moment, not wanting to push the girl away but feeling she needed to address Feng personally, even if only for a moment. She'd turn her eyes back to the spring loaded heroine in training and offer a soft, if mildly uncertain smile.

"Hey er...I'm sorry. My choice of words wasn't the best back there. Heroes have this thing about smiling in the face of all odds and all that and I just...I didn't want us to walk in there looking like a bunch of awkward teens. But ya know what? Facing criminals, risking death? Compared to all that, what we're about to do is probably among the most terrifying things I'm about to face as a hero. I mean, we're about to walk in there and talk to two girls who suffered something we probably can't ever imagine. Even if it happens to us, and god forbid that, it still won't ever be the same as what those two girls went through. We won't share their thoughts, their feelings, their rage or even their despair when faced with something like that...and it's not something we should just be able to smile through either."

She'd round Feng's side, and lightly rest a hand on her shoulder.

"Don't worry about forcing a smile. I think that stern, thoughtful look can suit you a bit better anyway." She'd start walking with Feng to catch up, idly letting her eyes drift up. "Ya know...probably not the time to get introspective. But...everyone has these grand goals for being heroes. To be the best in their own ways like Darren or Tetsuko, or be some symbol of love and openess like Angel told me once. I...kinda just want to make sure people still see me as human." She'd look back to Feng, her smile perking up a bit. "Cause that's what we still are, right? We're not machines programmed to say and do the right thing so...while I can't even begin to imagine exactly what you're thinking, that look of almost dread you had back in the car? Don't worry about it. Don't force a smile, don't shove it all down...we're not professionals YET afterall. We got a good year and a half before we gotta start acting like robots."

She'd give a light elbow nudge to Feng, hoping that last bit helped lighten the mood a little. She'd stay back if she wanted to say anything away from Angel, but ultimately, didn't want to keep anyone waiting as the two moved inside.

With the security checks all Yumi had with her was the utility belt she'd recently added to her costume. The 6 lightning rods hanging from it may have took some explaining as part of her quirk utility, and ultimately, she would hand them over if asked. They were basically just metal rods afterall, which as simple as they were, could be effective weapons. Once everyone was checked in alright she'd follow the flow of the guards till they met up with the twins social worker.

As the situation was explained to them, Yumi couldn't say she recognized either of the girl's names but...she could take a guess who was who by context. The needle girl was likely the less co-operative given her experience, while Yumi had done her best with thread to try and make sure she play it calm and co-operative herself. She hadn't really expected what she'd said to her to have much difference, but it seemed everything flowed just a little better because of it...that helped her keep her smile. Just a little.

She'd take in the warnings and the signalling system, giving a gentle nod to the social worker to show she internalized it. No quirk use was obvious, but Yumi might have been a little disbelieving the situation wasn't being recorded...hm. She wanted to trust in that, and, really, she had no idea what could even be an issue if it WAS recorded, but all the same. Two quirkers who took hostages not being under constant monitoring? Felt...

No. No. Paranoid again Yumi. Don't go overthinking this. It's probably just a normal aspect of official visitations like this. Still, never hurts to be on your best behaviour just incase.

As they were presented with the situation in it's fullest, Yumi looked between her fellow interns. "I don't have any questions but-" She'd step to the table, taking the middle of the three seats, looking back to Angel specifically. "I know you liked the middle spot in the car, but I think it might be best I present myself as the...centerpiece, I suppose?" She pondered for a moment but that did feel like a good word for it. "See, if I'm right, the girl who's been co-operative is the thread quirker...right?" She'd glance to the social worker for confirmation before continuing. "So if my time with her acted as a calming influence to make this run smoothly, presenting myself more 'central' to the visit might give a good impression..."

She was trying to word herself VERY diplomatically here. Without Hachi, one of them basically had to seem like the 'leader', and while Yumi didn't think she deserved that role by a longshot, the effect she had on the threaded twin might just have a good effect in that regard.

Feng was the last one out of the car before Yumi pulled her aside. What did she have to say? Did she notice her attitude on the rider there? Her heart sank a bit as she was pulled aside to talk. She wasn't in the best mood for any sort of lecture but she wanted to hear what she wanted to say to her. The look in her eyes could easily have been read as she looked like she was going to tell her something. So might as well see what she has to say to her. She made no effort to force out responses as she made it more of an effort to listen.

As Yumi began to speak about her wrong choice of words and pep talk due to what they're about to do. Much of it didn't hit her immediately until she started to think about it. She isn't the only one choked up about this situation considering that the girl in front of her spoke to one of the girls in question. Everything up until this point had been easy but this is going to be the hardest thing for most of us. Forcing a smile would only make things worse as a matter of fact. Some of her anxiety started to go away as Yumi went around and rested her hand on her shoulder.

Feng couldn't find the words to say as Yumi continued with her talk. As she continued, more and more of it started to make sense. Introspection is good and all but letting it get in the way of the important thing in life is only going to make things worse. Thinking about her goals, intentions and dreams in a time like this would be inappropriate to say the least. She has her own goals of becoming a hero who will dance across the skies...that's what she wants people to see her as. The last part of her talk caught her as it brought her back to reality, we are not professionals, we are still students and what's most important is that we have time left. Brooding about the future and the like could be done at any time but she must focus on the now if she wants to move forward. Feng took a deep breath and exhaled to recollect her thoughts and looked to Yumi and simply said, “Thank You...”. She isn't feeling better, not one bit as it doesnt change what happened to her. But it helped her regain her composure and focus. To keep her stoic and calm face instead of forcing a smile would do just fine.

The girl in front of her is more of a hero than her. Her words were not sweet or music to her ears, but words of hope for the future. Something that has been on her mind for a while as of late and much of it feels uncertain. Unloading her personal problems onto her wouldn’t be right for her, but the words said did provide her a resolve to see what lies at the end of the road for her. “I don't know what else to say...but thank you. After this is all done with ...I have a favor to ask of you if you don't mind…”,She asked Yumi as she walked along beside her. This felt...nice in a way but this is something that seems so fleeting. They have a job to do and the duo headed inside. Feng facial expression softened up quite a bit and a heavy weight on her chest got lighter. But then came the issue of the twins and their situation. Considering what the social worker told of them, it's a 50/50 on the chances that we learn something huge. But that never stopped her before at least.

Security Checks were a common thing in places like this and especially important considering the individuals were housed here. Luckily for Feng, much of her outfit and work is done without many gadgets. Though the detector did go off but that could be sidestepped by her mutation. But the look on her face was priceless as she heard it go off. It went off without much issue and the group followed to meet the twins social worker.

Feng did not have much to say as she wanted to save her breath with the actual suspects in question. She did however listen to their various rules and regulations about the meeting and what they do. A bit much but also necessary considering how volatile these sorts of things get and that's without the quirk part. So keeping a lid on her emotions is going to be the biggest thing here. Remaining calm and composed is what she knows best and by god she will do this till the end.

Angel went and took the seat that was to the left of Yumi, so by that end Feng went and sat in the chair to the right of Yumi. She sat in a professional manner as to not do anything that would provoke the twins ire and focused only on her questions. Without Hachi’s presence, Yumi was the next in line to be the center. None of us could actually be leader but Curved Lightning was the first to make the call. So she kept her cool and waited patiently for the twins to come out and meet them.

Though the tension in the air could be cut with a knife if one could be honest.

Back outside with Feng, Yumi held back while she gave her own response, her eyes widening a little with some surprise as the girl said she needed to ask a favor of her later. Beyond their internships, Yumi didn't have much direct interaction with Feng but, from what she'd caught wind of, Feng was good friend's with Red's own little group of connections. It would be nice to see if she could find the time to become more genuine freinds with Feng herself, but in turn, she wouldn't push such a connection either. In this case, she was given a strong in, and one that, even if she wasn't looking to make friends, she hardly would have turned down either.

"Yeah. Of course Feng. Whatever you need." She'd offer her hand back, and if Feng took her own she'd give it a brief, reassuring squeeze before letting it go and heading in after Angel, just giving some reassurance rather than walking hand in hand like children. "Just remember. We're only human. Don't gotta be perfect on the first run."




Back in the present of the visiting room, with the social worker leaving them Yumi took her seat and watched as Angel called the seat on her left...and Feng tried to take the same one. "Er, Feng I think Angel just got dibs..." She'd let the girls sort it out themselves beyond that, it wasn't like the two of them had any reason to be specifically on her left. In fact... "Actually, Feng, you come on my right yeah?" She could tell Feng was struggling the most with the situation between her and Angel, so that felt pretty appropriate. Once Feng was sat on her right, she'd lower her voice for the girl to hear alone and whisper. "I'll keep my right hand under the table. If you feel uncomfortable, need me to take hold of the conversation, or just need to pull out of the conversation... just give my hand a squeeze. Sound good?"

Maybe she was...babying Feng a bit at this point. She didn't intend to whatsoever, but with how uncertain she'd seemed Yumi just wanted to give her all the support she could. With the offer given (and she'd accept Feng's decision if she said she didn't need it), Yumi would turn back to the door on the opposite end of the room, waiting for the girl's to be let in.

She took note of what they were wearing, and briefly glanced between the girl's to her own sides too. She herself had a costume made of a special rubberized material with mechanical wiring sowed into the fabric for her quirk so she was pretty safe, but she'd be curious of her two companions...should be fine right? Wouldn't have let them in here if either of them were a flight risk here, so her worries quickly faded. She absolutely trusted Kamenashi. Or, rather, trusted the girl as much as she rightly could given the trust Kamenashi gave her in turn.

Once the girl's sat, Yumi wasn't about to be the one to break the silence, and was glad the girl's did so themselves, offering them each warm smiles, even when the needle sister seemed to not have the same good will her twin did.

"Heh. Let's not beat around the bush eh?" She began. not the most professional beginning but...this was what she wanted out of her self image as a hero. She was going to be a professional, but beneath it all, she was still human, and in a moment like this maybe being a human first with a professional finish around the edge was the best approach. "This isn't an easy situation for anyone here, so...being nice or not, we're not gonna hold it against you, and heck, other way around? If we're the ones to say the wrong thing? You're entirely free to hold it against us. We're the professionals here, we're the ones who kinda...dragged you out here to see us, and for lack of a better way of putting it...we're also the ones who locked you up."

Her eyes turned down a little there, rubbing the back of her neck, but soon enough trying to meet their gaze again. "But... I am glad I'm getting the chance to talk to you both. The er-" She gestured idly to the door they'd entered throug. "Social worker informed my friends of your situation and they've also heard my side of things." She'd watch Kamenashi's reaction, hoping she didn't cross a line in doing so, before turning her eyes to Kamei. "So hopefully we can all be a bit more open about the matters at hand here too...we didn't have the full picture when we first met and...heck I don't think we'll ever have the FULL picture, all you guys went through and all that, but hopefully we can all sit a little more steadily on the same page yeah?"

She'd just give that a moment, gauging the two girls reactions to her introductions. She'd also give Feng and Angel a small glance each before offering a simple first question, hopefully bring things a little more down to earth, and just get a normal flow going between them all, while opening the chance for Angel and Feng to speak their own questions or apologize for lashing out or...whatever.

"So...how have you two girls been? I know it's hardly the most pleasant place to be but...I hope they're treating you both well?"

As Feng sat next to Yumi, she heard her words and it was...relieving to hear to say the least. Though the proposition came out as a bit odd at first but in her current state, it'd be best for her to take the reins on this. Her outburst at the scene was enough of a lesson on her temper and her current state is a bit cumbersome for a situation like this.

She gave it some consideration and nods in agreement. Her words and attitude are going to be too stiff to say anything conventional. A mental note was taken as she waited for the arrival of the two girls. Her heart was beating like crazy as the nervousness was immense. She could feel a loud ringing in her ears from her previous encounter but it soon subsided. Her breathing was going in between panicked and relaxed as she needed to be strong to face the two suspects. They were soon escorted into the room and there were many details straight that piqued her interest. The material is what caught her eye but that could be due to the milder one’s quirk. One can assume they are handled accordingly considering their abilities. However this is a check up and not an interrogation.


She listens listens to the girls banter and it was what one would expect. Though the threaded one was a bit more welcoming, could be Yumi’s doing on that part. The needle one was expected to be antagonistic which did not help her at all.


But of course they would react like this as we did kinda stop their plans from killing a man who was by all means, a bastard. Even then they dragged in innocent lives in the process and got some of us injured. But the first step of reconciliation is admitting fault and antagonizing them is going to do her no good. Its crazy to see that they are barely older than us and yet they are already like-


What the fuck? What in the actual fuck? Why in the hell do you just open straight with that sort of thing? Are you...are you even trying to be normal with them? Of all things you choose to say, you chose the words that would get the most agitated response possible. Can’t read the atmosphere? Can’t you see what we are here for? She doesn’t now where Angel is coming from but this clearly going to end well if we left that question floating in the air. Feng’s shot open as she quickly looked to Angel with a frightful expression, one full of agitation and anger. She wanted to slam her fist onto the table but that would be too much but she took a deep breath and said her thoughts in a completely blunt manner. Hachi may not be here and Yumi is taking the lead, but she will not stand by and chance to reconcile happen due to a careless question. Just because a pro isn't here to talk for us doesn't give you free reign to run your mouth. She would inhale to calm down but it only helped a bit as her next words were as blunt as possible. Her mothers cold glare could be seen on her face as looked at her fellow internee. 

“Angel. Could you please stay quiet and let Curved Lightning ask the questions. I understand your excitement but we are here to talk to them and not ask them about their personal lives...in essence could you please listen to them and talk when you are asked to...”, Feng said in a stern and held back tone. She wanted to yell but that would make things worse but this was the best she could do.

Another deep breath and she turned her attention to the twins with a softened expression . “I apologize for my associate's and please dont mind her questions...We are glad you are doing well and I...hope the damage i did wasn’t too bad”, she said but her eyes were at Kamenashi. In the brief pause she closed her eyes and turned her attention to Kamei.”... I apologize for my outburst at you when you were in the back of the car…it was rude of me...”She finally said in a restrained voice. It didn't matter if she was forgiven or not but she felt the need to get it off their chest. Yes they were threats to their lives but knowing their situation and finding empathy in their plight, she might as well say it so she wont regret it later.

Though in her heart, her words may not be enough considering their current situation and the ruling hasn't been decided yet. But she has to try at least. She would sit back down and let Curved Lightning take the wheel and see where this conversation goes. Her eyes would close for a second to regain her composure. Her temper got the best of her but she didn't explode at least.