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Mh... this way.

[The games are grouped by genre, so the fighters are over here. Hey, there's a new one based on the Gem-Knights show they found.

A few people are milling around the place, most of them teenagers watching friends play or taking a turn themselves.]

[ By now Izuku has caught up on the show, so he is kind of drawn to that one...he's not sure if it can be considered a special "thing" for them, but he hasn't been watching it with other people? ]

[Katsuki hasn't heard other people talk about it, so for now it's pretty much their "thing" by default. But he does like it for the nostalgia and little touch of home it brings, being a close semblance to the hero shows they watched as kids.

The game itself specializes in two-character tag-teams, which utilizes a set of gem power ups, and then if conditions are right, the two characters fuse into a third fighter. Deciding to use the gems and fight in tandem or fuse for a strong single character is up to the player's preference.]

[ So Steven Universe.

Izuku picks his favorite characters from the show out because he's that person. ]

[Steven Universe thrown over the much-maligned Marvel vs Capcom Ultimate. Though this one doesn't suck.

The only problem with Gem-Knights is there's no "All Might" figure in the show; the fusions can certainly be the crowning strength, but none of the heroes are all powerful.

Katsuki waits on the side to watch Izuku take first practice. There's a training mode, so he's gonna learn over Izuku's shoulder. You know, at least until Izuku's first token runs out; then he'll take a turn.]

You don't wanna battle me?

[ It might not be the most cost efficient way to earn tickets, but look. ]

I wanna take a run through the training mode.

[He's not gonna jump in there and button mash like a noob.]

Then I'll take you on.

Oh! You can go first then? Or, uh, well -

[ He finds doing is more useful for learning. Maybe he can ask one of the teenagers hanging around to hop on the other side? ]

They look like they're free?

[Katsuki frowns at the screen before reaching out to tap the second control slot. When the training partner lights up for a second challenger, he shrugs and steps up to the system, taking a feel over the joystick and spreading his hand over the buttons to get a sensation for how the layout works for his hand.

Yeah, he can work with this. More likely intending to help Izuku train than try to actively beat him just by hitting buttons at random. But he'll be watching the screen and controls as well to learn.]

Hey if it's free.

I mean, I did put in tokens! But I don't think the tutorial penalizes us or counts.

[ If it did, that wouldn't be very fair or kind. Izuku doesn't tap through the text until he's fully read things, and he won't go all out either. More likely to test out controls and combos. ]

Then I'm gonna use it.

[Their loss. Katsuki focuses on testing the controls and the combos. Which eventually ends up with the growling "stop fucking moving and let me hit you! i wanna try something!" sorts of protests and orders. usually to try out combos or land something the movelist isn't explicit about. But that's how practicing in fighters usually goes between two people. nothing personal.]

[ That's met with a laughing injunction to actually catch him first. Izuku isn't going all out, but he is still trying. ]

[Dammit! Get your ass back here! Cue chasing him around the screen and trying to nail him with a few combos or projectiles. No surprise Katsuki picks someone who's good at all ranges and looks cool.]

[ Izuku picked the underdog from the story. Powers are cool but he likes the lore from the show...the tutorial match does eventually end though.

No points or scores for that, and they can choose the scene setting for the battle... ]

Oh! That's the island from the third episode. ]

[Katsuki gunning out the gate, ready for a level selection and a real battle. Training went well and he's got a handle on things now, handful of trust combos memorized and some traps to lay down.]

Go for it. Water gives a slippery footing.

[ They can't really leave the screen they share so traps might be hard, but... ]

I just think it looks cool.

[Ha! Not true. Because there's one trap on the middle of the floor that shoots up, and another in the air at chest height that shoots down. Izuku's gotta decide to deal with the traps with a projectile, trigger them and block, or try to jump over them.

Katsuki's aware his boyfriend knows where the traps are and tries to psychologically work out which option he's going to go for.

And then capitalize on it.]

Just looking cool-

[FUCKING SUPER MOVE! RIGHT THROUGH THE TRAPS!!]

-won't win!

[ Psych him out about it...how? Izuku knows the layout and doesn't let himself be led too close, analyzing the area and making his own plans. ]

Well, no...but if we're gonna play, shouldn't it be somewhere fun?

[ The desert area looked super barren and boring. ]

[That's exactly how. Trying to guide him towards the traps, and then reacting when Izuku doesn't fall for it. Limits his options if he, for example, can't go right without hitting the trap.

Katsuki's not underestimating him, however, focusing on Izuku's actions and location as he maneuvers his character.]

True. Fighting stages should be more interactive...

[Have a scorpion bust out of the sand or have to dodge a sudden rampaging camel. Fuck. Shake it up.]

[ He puts some distance between their characters and pauses if he's being forced anywhere, unwilling to let Katsuki control the battlefield. Eyes locked onto it, brain ticking... ]

I don't think any game can top the Silver Age fighter.

[Tsk... Figuring him out, huh. Fine, if he won't let Katsuki control the battlefield... then he's gonna control the battle! Bursting through two more traps, he brings the fight in close, determined to chase Izuku down.]

Dunno. The Golden Age had everyone's favorite stage, but the Silver Age had better gameplay.

It wasn't your favorite stage, was it? I mean, I know it's the most popular but...

[ Sometimes popular opinion is wrong. ]

No. My favorite was All Might's American stage. Three different levels. From inside the building, to the rooftop below, to the street. Fucking awesome.

[Katsuki did not go along with the popular opinion.]

Hm...mine is still the origin stage in the Silver Age one.

[ It reminds him of that video. ]

The one from the video.

[There've been a few versions of that origin stage. But he knew exactly which one Izuku's referring to; it's that iconic.]

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