video; un: demon cyborg

[scrap_metal]

[ Genos is sitting on the floor in a small room, with a mix of confusion and annoyance on his face. There's a lot of yellow fabric scattered around, and behind him, a hint of Saitama on a visible side of the floor; lying down, reading something.

The annoyance comes from losing a fight in which cyborg is participating. With needle and thread against a tattered...yellow...rag? He puts away the needle and presents the rag- ah, it's actually a yellow jumpsuit, full of holes though - to the viewers. Some of the holes are patched up, with the different yellow fabric. The color is close enough, but the texture is different so they do stand out. ]

While we still have some time before the mission begins, and I understand that gathering intel, and investigating the museum is our top priority right now, I still have a small request for assistance

[ He tries to fold the uniform without damaging it further ]

Is anyone here skilled in the art of tailoring, or specifically, fixing clothes? Unfortunately, I do not possess necessary experience and knowledge required to save my sensei's hero suit. Contact to trusted tailor would be welcome as well, but since we don't have much time left, I'd rather not have the suit left behind when we get ported back.

[ At this point Saitama just rolls over and says ]

Genos, stop bothering people about unnecessary stuff.

[ Genos, of course, turns back to him ]

It's very necessary, I know how much your uniform means to you-- [ the video ends before he finishes the tirade ]

Comments

[scarredhorns]

It must really be extraordinary if you're so determined to find out. Makes me want to see it for myself.

Nyuu did mention that he once shook a log so fast that it shattered into several splinters.

[scrap_metal]

It does sound like something he is capable of. Is Nyuu you mention a friend of his? Or a fan?

[ That's an important distinction ]

[scarredhorns]

I'd say she considers herself a friend of his. Saitama saved her once before, so she's said nothing but good things about him. She'll probably be happy to know that Saitama is back.

Why do you ask? Does he have fans back where he's from?

[scrap_metal]

He does have some, but not as much as he deserves [ could probably count them using fingers just from one hand ]

A friend is certainly better, though. [ he has to admit that, albeit grumpily ]

[scarredhorns]

I'm guessing he doesn't have many friends either?

[scrap_metal]

Greatest heroes often walk alone.

[ a beat ]

And I suppose neither of us is good with people.

[ The latter is more likely true than the former ]

[scarredhorns]

[Sometimes she wishes that her work for ALASTAIR didn't teach her how to empatheize with people more often, but she does.]

You two wouldn't be the only ones, but I don't see the problem with that.

[Actually, she does, but years of alienation has made her hesitant to join crowds even now with the acceptance she's received from Audentes.]

No one can hurt you when you're alone. No one can tell you what you should or shouldn't do. You can carve out your own niche in the world, using your own methods.

[scrap_metal]

It's true, all that you said. But isn't such isolation forced upon one, rather than being a choice? We're not born alone. [ He trails off for a moment. This isn't a direction he expected to go. But even if he went too far, he does not apologize, returning to the original point instead ]

Nevertheless, a friend is... good to have.

Give Nyuu my regards.