hypnotism.

‘ i mean, technically speaking, that’s the right term. but her haunting isn’t malicious, not from what i’ve seen. ’

‘ when people get really close to each other and one dies, they can choose to latch on to the other until they also die so that they can be together on the second plane. manami just… wants to be with her to the very end, to see things through together. ’

"Oh, God, you're bleeding. You're bleeding a lot."

"Stop squirming, I'm trying to help."

"Hang on, I got you."

"Just lean on me, I'll help you walk."

"We should get that looked at."

"Don't tilt your head back, you'll make your nosebleed worse!"

"Just sit up and breathe, ok?"

"Eh, you'll be fine. I think. Maybe."

"What ever you do, don't go to sleep. Stay awake."

"Oooooo. That looks painful."

"Oh, thank God! Don't scare me like that!"

"How the hell did you do this to yourself?"

"Hey, hey, stay with me, ok?"

"You stopped breathing."

"Oh look, it's alive."

"Take deep breaths, you'll be fine."

"Arms shouldn't move like that..."

"What happened to your leg?!"

"Yep, that's broken alright. How'd you manage that?"

"Here's some ice."

"You're welcome, by the way."

"Do you need an ice pack for that shiner?"

"Yeesh, you look like shit."

"Wait, you were mugged?!"

"Is that a stab/gunshot wound?"

"Ok, ew. I'm not cleaning that up."

"Easy, easy! Just lay down, you hit your head."

"You probably have a concussion, so I wouldn't be moving arou d too much if I were you."

"We thought you were dead!"

"On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does it hurt?"

"Can you walk on your own?"

"You're getting blood on my clothes!"

‘ i don’t know what’s worse. kumi’s cynicism or my nihilism. ’

Aoi? A small smile appeared on her face at his words. “I-it’s nice to meet you, Aoi… And… I hope so… I… I want to do all that I can to help… But… I-I’m just worried it isn’t enough… you know…?” Her gaze moved to his forehead as he parted his bangs. Oh, interesting. Was that some kind of tattoo…?

The mention of her quirk caused her to blink. Oh! So that’s what he meant. “Five…? Is that your quirk, then…?” How interesting! She couldn’t help but get somewhat excited; after all, it wasn’t often that people could see them too. “Wh-what do they look like to you? Um… like… do you see just their energy? Different colors? Do you see them like orbs or–” She cut herself off, her cheeks growing red.

“A-ah, s-sorry… I-I didn’t mean to ask s-so many questions…” A small nod was given in response before she started following him. “Y-yeah… Hospitals give me headaches sometimes… and makes me all sad… I wish I could help them all…”

‘ yep. hypnotism. i use the other three to hypnotize people, since my normal ones don’t have the proper link to my energy supply... ’

he could tell by the bit of red dusting the other’s face that she was somewhat happy. then again, that was an assumption; he’d not been used to reading others for a long time. he could have been completely wrong.

‘ no, it’s fine. i don’t mind- it’s rare that different families ever get the chance to talk in the first place. we’re usually all so closed off. for the spirits, though... all of their energy is generally what i mark it as, considering i can see the outlines of their forms. ’

almost there, almost there, almost there. just a little bit further, aoi. you won’t be as pale when you’re there.

Solange blinked as he spoke to her. He… knew Kumi? Her pupil-less eyes stared at him in silence before she gave him a small nod. Oh, a family friend. That was nice; she was so glad that the first year had so many people coming and visiting her. It… truly showed how much people cared…

“I-I am, yes. M-my name is Solange Hoshi, b-but I… usually go by Sol. Um… I made Kumi some sugar cookies… She… might not be able to eat them right now… b-but I didn’t really have money to do anything else… I… hope the thought at least cheers her up…” Her lips turned down into a small frown before she blinked at him. Stay close? Was there something going on that she didn’t know about? “U-um… thank you…? I… should I be careful or something…?” Fingers anxiously gripped onto the box she held within her hands as her lips pressed more together.

‘ ...’sol’, huh? you can call me aoi then. she’s awake, so i think she’ll appreciate it a lot. ’

the male seems to literally g u l p . all these souls around, moving, making invisible noise that just crept up to his ears- he was starting to feel suffocated. he needed to get to that room.

hesitantly, he looks at her and pulls back the bangs covering his forehead. in it’s place was a clear outline of a closed, but oddly vertical eye. playing d u m b about the psychic aspects was something he knew ALL TOO WELL, thanks to his parents. attention whores...

‘ ...i know about your quirk. don’t worry, i can see them too, with all five of these things... it- it sucks sometimes, but it’s really common with us psychic families. it can’t be helped, we’re all spirit energy bloodsuckers. ’

“I’m not gonna kiss your ass while you’re fuckin’ wasted. Just tellin’ ya right now–”

‘ it’s almost 2018 so it’s time for some fancy-ass grape juice. ’