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[Yup, this is definitely Kirishima. No one gives better hugs in their class, and Ochako soaks it all in gladly. It's a bit crushing - even without his quirk, the redhead is strong - but it's the good kind of ache that means there's no denying this isn't really happening. Poor Cleffa makes a choking noise, still having been stuffed into Ochako's shirt before the two collided, and manages to claw its way out from between the two entwined friends and flops to the ground like a waterballoon. Plop. Sorry, tiny baby marshmallow, you're going to be ignored for just a bit...

Because while Ochako doesn't hang out with Kirishima on the daily - they both have their own circle of friends they tend to hang with more often than not - both she and the young man are perhaps the friendliest and most personable people in their class. They tend to just get along with everyone, have a kind and calming presence, and bring people together naturally. It's no doubt that they're also a bit more emotional than most, too. Which explains why Ochako lets out a teensy gasp and smother a whimpered sob into Kirishima's chest. Man alive, she's so, so happy to see him!! It at least lets her know she's not totally alone and--

Oh...oh, he's crying. She sniffles, biting her lip and trying to steel herself against the wash of emotions pulling at her ankles and seemingly trying to drag her down to who knows where. She can't be sad or scared if her friend is here, happy to see her. She has to...h-has to reassure him that she's okay!! T-Totally okay. Nothing wrong. Nothing's wrong and she's completely fine. So, as the evidence of her earlier and brief break soaks into her friend's shirt, Ochako pulls back with a forced smile.]

I-It's fine!! I'm...I'm really, really happy to see you too, Kirishima-kun. [Not a lie in any regards, and the part of her smile is whole and honest. But she's still...holding on. Holding on to him very tightly, and trying to ignore her subconscious screaming that he's still on the ground. HOW is he still on the ground?!] I...um. Wa-Wait. Another...world? How did...what? How is that even possible? How did we even get to this place in the first place?! W-Was it a villain attack?! Did the League strike out somehow?! I--

Tsu-chan!! I was with Tsu-chan and Nejire-senpai, a-and Ryukyu-san! Are they all okay?! Kirishima-kun, they weren't with me when I showed up! [Oops, she might need more time to calm down, there's a definite glassy look to her eyes again.]

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[ Kirishima would of course argue that it doesn't count as crying if it's only a few tears, which is totally manly when you're reuniting with a long-lost friend!

Hearing and seeing that friend start to panic and babble makes it feel like he just swallowed a rock. Oh no, he's said too much and now Ururaka's losing it! Quick, dumbass, think!

The redhead lets go of Ochako to take her shoulders instead, ducking his head so his forehead nearly meets hers and they're eye to eye. ]

Hey. Look at me. Take a breath - it's gonna be okay.

[ And Kirishima proceeds to demonstratively take a few himself around what he hopes is a reassuring smile; it actually helps calm him down, at least enough to think about the next step. ]

Let's go sit in some shade, okay? I've got a bento we can split and some water-- Jack, leave her alone.

[ Having not gotten the attention she's so obviously been craving, the Noivern has snuck her head near the pair in order to try and prod at the poor fallen Cleffa with her long tongue. Kirishima pushes her face away now like an annoying horse. ]

She won't hurt her.

[ He's quick to reassure Ururaka, shifting to put himself to body-block both the newbies from his bratty dragon anyway. ]

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[It works, or at least gets Ochako to focus her attention on her friend at the very least. She meets his gaze, blinking to try and force those rebellious tears back from whence they came, sniffling slightly. So much happened all at once that is was hard to process...of course Ochako would jump to the conclusion that she was attacked, she and Tsuyu were on patrol fighting villains just minutes before she woke up here.

Taking a deep breath, Ochako closes the tiny distance between them and bumps her forehead against Kirishima's - it's really, really reassuring to have him here. He's a good friend, and...probably the few boys she'd happily confide in, other than Izuku and Iida. Maybe even a bit more than them, sometimes.]

I--...yeah. Okay. Th-Thanks, Kirishima-kun, I'd li-- [Jumping up at the sudden yell, Ochako turns her head to see that bat-creature...thing attempting to lick(???) her Pokemon. Cleffa looks a bit perturbed, unsure of what this big, scary, screeching devil's intentions are, and puffs itself up a little bit to appear bigger and scarier, waving those stumpy arms wildly. She's right about ready to swat that tongue away.] Mm, I'm sure she won't, but...is that big thing really yours? I-I mean, I...I thought you were trouble for a while and I. Um...n-nevermind. Cleffa-chan, you need to behave too, okay? Don't hit, that's not nice.

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[ Just shaking her out of her tears is enough. Kirishima could take that but he certainly doesn't want to... There are lots of good things about this world to tell Ochako about before she gets too into the fact she's nowhere near their world or herself.

Ochako and Mina are the two girls he'd ever possibly confide in, but he's already decided today is all about Ururaka. She's new and his experience is only going to serve her today - that's what he's telling himself.

Meanwhile, Jack the Noivern does not give a shit and is currently trying to give the equivalent of intimidating kissy-faces to Cleffa, licking her maw and winking as the baby puffs up. How cute! She's settled flat on her belly with her wings splayed out on the ground and her tail lashing amusedly. Kirishima told her not to do anything physical - she got that with his shove and command - but she can still be a little shit. Of course, she's also just testing Cleffa; none of her responses to a clearly outmatching Pokemon is wrong, just... marked, maybe. ]

Yeah! That's Jack. I raised her since she was as big as your Cleffa. She's a, huh... a prankster?

[ He reaches out an arm like a shepherd's gentle staff to direct her towards the nearest tree with shade. ]

She means well, I promise! But she really likes to scare people. I'm sorry she did that to you...

[ Kirishima has already let his backpack fold around his front and is now picking out a small, red bento box. ]

Let's sit!

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[It most certainly will help Ochako a lot. Kirishima's experience and his very presence alone is helping, and while not super close to one another, Ochako definitely sees her redheaded friend as being the sturdy, supportive wall that holds up their class. He's always reassuring or helping people out, always there to lend a hand, and he's always just so positive and a delight to be around. It's why Ochako trusts him so much, and seems to calm down quicker around him - Kirishima just has that kind of ability. He makes Ochako feel relaxed, and safe. Maybe because he's just to earnest and kind - a lot like herself - that they just sort of feed off each other that way. She couldn't say exactly, but...well, no pun intended at all, but he really is her rock, and Ochako appreciates him so, so much.

Jack certainly is...something. even as Ochako watches the two Pokemon stand off, she can't help but snicker as Cleffa does as she threatened to do and is swats that long tongue away with her tiny arms, making loud squeaking noises like a hassled dog toy or something.]

Ehehe, she's kind of cute now that I can really look at her. But wow...these things really get that bi--

[Wait. Wait, Kirishima raised her since she was young? For how long? Glancing between her Cleffa and the huge bat-dragon, Ochako's smile vanishes again as she frowns in thought. That can't be right, she just saw her friend a little while ago. Maybe just a few days ago, before winter break break started and she began her Work Study with Ryukyu-san. For something to grow as big as Jack...that'd take a while, wouldn't it?]

M-Mm, yeah...I think sitting down would be best. I-I feel like there's a lot I'm, um...missing. [Ochako follows after her friend, taking a seat on some soft grass with her own backpack by her feet and she just...quietly pokes at the pads on her fingers. Slowly. One by one.]