[Bakugo waives off the embarrassment as he shifts the visor down and straddles the bike.]
Does that mean you've dumped your bike already? [Trying to get a hang of the brakes and gas definitely takes some getting used to as you also work on the balance. Once Raidou's ready, Bakugo looks over his shoulder at him, flexing his hands on the handlebars.] Hold on.
Absolutely not. I'm just still practicing with it before I take it on the road.
[He's been practicing it at night in some nearby empty lots, even going out with Wriothesley once to get some pointers from him. He should be ready soon! He hopes.
At least their implants will make it easy to talk while wearing helmets. Raidou does as instructed after a moment, hands on Bakugo's waist, holding on to his jacket. His first time on the back of a bike like this, and it dawns on him that there's really nothing else to hold on to.]
Who's teaching you? [General curiosity. Unless Raidou's just watching pointers online or reading a motorcycle how to book from the library. Bakugo obviously didn't know the guy had one, and Raidou didn't know Bakugo road police cycles. Ships pass in the night.
Hey, at least Bakugo's really solid to hold onto. He's against people holding onto the frame, so this works. Once they pull out on the road, he tilts to the side and heads left.] Nowhere. Just wanted to drive.
Wriothesley has given me a little bit of help. [Mostly he's been too shy to ask over something he feels is pretty silly.] I've been practicing by myself for the most part, though.
[Just driving... that sounds really nice right about now. This whole situation with Yuji has him pretty frazzled. Bakugo can pretty much feel him relaxing a bit when he says that.]
Nowhere sounds great. It'll be nice to see what these bikes can do.
[Or at least his hair looks like dog ears. Bakugo won't pick up too much speed until they're out on the highway. For all his gusto, he's an annoying stickler for the rules. You bet he's going the fucking speed limit.
Feeling Raidou relax is definitely a nice event. A lot of people are dealing with stuff.]
Never met him. [He's only seen him and barely associated the name with the face. What's funny about dog ears?]
I'll wait until you're a worthy challenge before doing that. [He's not going to go against someone already willing to throw in the towel. Even if it's factual.
OH IS THAT HOW YOU'RE GONNA PLAY IT, RAIDOU?!] Haa?! You can only say that cause the pond's not frozen anymore!
[Well they do have an instant ice rink in the form of Bakugo's classmate, Todoroki, should they want to ask. Probably end up teaching Todoroki how to skate too...]
Grrrr! [Have a growl in your ear.] I can find a damn way to practice!
A couple weeks? [And he's still learning how to ride it?! Either Raidou's been really fucking busy or priorities are a thing. Bakugo's gonna drag him to lessons if he's not careful...
The little click of Raidou's tongue mirrors all the times Bakugo's done it to him. It's kind of nice to hear that small emote.] I'll tell you when I find one.
Mm, I was hoping there might be decent roads out there, but I suppose they aren't being maintained. Thought maybe it'd be a good place to practice, but I guess what little we saw while we were out there is probably a good indication...
[Not that he and Yuji had travelled super far outside the city, but there was a lot of overgrowth.]
Most of it's overgrown or some fucking kaiju probably smashed it.
[There are a few roads that he assumes is where Neo Tokyo does whatever limited trade it's able to do, but they're policed/protected and certainly have no desire to see teenagers race their bikes along them.]
Mm. I'll have to take a look sometime. I often wonder about the other cities, how people might ever get to them...
[He was born and raised in the woods, and only moved to the Capital in the last couple of years. Being brought to Neo Tokyo is the closest he'd ever get to travelling, it seemed.]
There has to be more than just this one. Even 30% of the world's population isn't going to fit in one fucking city.
[Not like this. The place would be far too overcrowded, and with the kaiju threat, there'd be way more panic and a definite interest in relocation to a place less... targeted.]
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Does that mean you've dumped your bike already? [Trying to get a hang of the brakes and gas definitely takes some getting used to as you also work on the balance. Once Raidou's ready, Bakugo looks over his shoulder at him, flexing his hands on the handlebars.] Hold on.
[And heads towards the gate at an easy speed.]
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[He's been practicing it at night in some nearby empty lots, even going out with Wriothesley once to get some pointers from him. He should be ready soon! He hopes.
At least their implants will make it easy to talk while wearing helmets. Raidou does as instructed after a moment, hands on Bakugo's waist, holding on to his jacket. His first time on the back of a bike like this, and it dawns on him that there's really nothing else to hold on to.]
Where to?
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Hey, at least Bakugo's really solid to hold onto. He's against people holding onto the frame, so this works. Once they pull out on the road, he tilts to the side and heads left.] Nowhere. Just wanted to drive.
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[Just driving... that sounds really nice right about now. This whole situation with Yuji has him pretty frazzled. Bakugo can pretty much feel him relaxing a bit when he says that.]
Nowhere sounds great. It'll be nice to see what these bikes can do.
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[Or at least his hair looks like dog ears. Bakugo won't pick up too much speed until they're out on the highway. For all his gusto, he's an annoying stickler for the rules. You bet he's going the fucking speed limit.
Feeling Raidou relax is definitely a nice event. A lot of people are dealing with stuff.]
We can race when you learn more.
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Sure. Though I'm sure you'll leave me in in the dust pretty quickly for quite some time.
[After a moment of thought, his voice amused again, he adds:]
I'll still be better on skates, though.
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I'll wait until you're a worthy challenge before doing that. [He's not going to go against someone already willing to throw in the towel. Even if it's factual.
OH IS THAT HOW YOU'RE GONNA PLAY IT, RAIDOU?!] Haa?! You can only say that cause the pond's not frozen anymore!
[He's irritated because he can't practice now...]
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[He already misses skating. It's going to be a long nine months until it's cold enough again.]
I only say it because it's true. You're just mad because you can't go practice now.
[He's on to you.]
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[Well they do have an instant ice rink in the form of Bakugo's classmate, Todoroki, should they want to ask. Probably end up teaching Todoroki how to skate too...]
Grrrr! [Have a growl in your ear.] I can find a damn way to practice!
[They've got outsiders with magic... stuff!]
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[Hey, don't leave him out.] If you find a place to skate and don't tell me... [There's only a quiet tsk noise from him on that.]
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The little click of Raidou's tongue mirrors all the times Bakugo's done it to him. It's kind of nice to hear that small emote.] I'll tell you when I find one.
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He's quiet for a moment, enjoying the ride and the scenery passing by, but his curiosity is piqued by this thing.]
So how fast can these go?
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[That's half taunting, considering most vehicles aren't that complex. But Raidou's been busy, so he's not going to dig him too hard.]
Up to 160.
[But that's not the greatest idea.]
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[it's going to be awhile til Raidou musters up the courage to do so.
Another thought strikes him.]
Have you travelled outside the city much?
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[If he does get the courage up, then they can at least have a race of a sort.]
A few times. It's a mess.
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[Not that he and Yuji had travelled super far outside the city, but there was a lot of overgrowth.]
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[There are a few roads that he assumes is where Neo Tokyo does whatever limited trade it's able to do, but they're policed/protected and certainly have no desire to see teenagers race their bikes along them.]
Some highways aren't in use anymore though.
[Just an idea...]
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[He was born and raised in the woods, and only moved to the Capital in the last couple of years. Being brought to Neo Tokyo is the closest he'd ever get to travelling, it seemed.]
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[Not like this. The place would be far too overcrowded, and with the kaiju threat, there'd be way more panic and a definite interest in relocation to a place less... targeted.]
They use vehicles, Shashou.
[Duh.]