The Path of a Hero (Closed)

After yet another long day of trying to catch up on classes and almost falling asleep during them, Morticia would be out and left early this time since Russe had mentioned that he may show after class and even if he didn't she could use the extra time to either catch up on sleep or villainy. But sure enough her friend was there waiting outside the university's gates, when he called her over she'd make a beeline to him whilst hugging her potions class book to her chest since it was the last class she'd just been to. "Hey Russe, hard to miss your big blue hair" She'd smile- or tried her best to manage one anyway before raising an eyebrow at where he chose to try and have a conversation. "Uhm, how about a park or something instead? Something a bit safer, you know?"

The doragon would hear her friend out though but her expression was rather hard to read... Eventually Morticia would sigh lightly and look aside. "If you really want to go put yourself in more danger again then that'd be the perfect way to do it" Her tail flicked in a bothered sort of way as she ran a nail over the paper part of her book. "It'd be better to join a group that'd have your back while you're at it as well, so then at least you're more safe and have people to count on" She did not seem nearly half as thrilled about the idea as Russe did but at least she wasn't shooting the idea down? It was almost bizarre to her that he'd come to her to say this, maybe she wasn't as obvious about having something off in her life as she thought she was, or maybe he just trusted her that much? She wasn't quite sure. "You'd need to think of something to mask your identity though, like magic or a costume or something. Have you thought of any ideas for that yet?"

Morticia had asked for a different location to talk in more for the sake of her and Russe's safety then anything else, since alleyways were known for being rather unsafe to be in, she didn't exactly see it as something that'd make her friend look bad but probably because he was her friend and didn't make her feel unsafe so it was hard to imagine. "Rooftops will do!" Scaling the building after Russe she would then plant her feet atop the buildings roof firmly and focused back on Russe as their conversation continued.

"They were all once newbies too, I'm sure they'd agree with me on that they'd rather you play it safe then play alone" She could see where he was coming from and honestly most defense forces were probably that way too, but she just wanted her friend to be safe. "Remember when you told us about that fight with that night villain? And how Makaimorph showed up to help you? Maybe he's someone you could turn to on that? He's seen you work before and worked with you at least once, maybe he'd take you on?"

When he mentioned needing a costume that would be easy to get on without the hassle of real clothes, the doragon would place a hand to her chin in thought, "Hmmm" She was somewhat knowledgeable on outfit design and the like, "Well, I know Tysco and I for example can magic up things like that with less hassle then putting on actual clothes, but that doesn't help you here" She'd then snap her fingers in a way that suggested an idea had hit her, no thanks to Russe himself, he was right afterall on the technology part "I can help you design something, I have some experience on outfit design and the like, but for something that comes without the getting it on hassle, I think you're going to need some tech help for sure, magic tech even"

When he added that he wanted to avoid wearing a cape and his reasons as to why, the hybrid would nod lightly, "They can be used to aid you as well, but I think that's fair, I mean that's something at least design wise you know to not include" Morticia sighed lightly as she sat down atop the roof and pulled her bag off her back and into her lap, unzipping it to put away her potions book and pull out a sketchbook instead. "If you're sure about this, I'd like to help as much as I can, but know that you're going into this knowing of the danger it will bring you Russe" The doragon's tail would curl sadly around her legs as her head lowered somberly, villain or no she was still worried for her friend since she was well aware she wasn't the only villain out there and other villains wouldn't pull their punches on him like she would.

Morticia would offer the half Saiyan a believing smile, "I don't think he'd see you as foolish, look at it this way, he saw you try despite the odds, besides that was just once, right? He seems like a reasonable guy, I'm sure he'd give you a second chance regardless, I think what matters most is if your heart is in the right place" Kind of ironic coming from her but she wanted to encourage her friend to at least take the safer path with this decision. "Not everyone does their best on their first go at something"

"That could work! For now I can probably magic you up some ideas but they'll only be temporary, the magic will wear off so I'll have to make you an actual outfit to put in the watch" She'd nod, a nice sewing project would probably do her some good, it'd been a short while since she'd gotten to sit down and just do that so an excuse to do it was nice.

Russe then caught her rather off guard as he started to come clean about his vigilante actions as of recent, the girl would tilt her head lightly but let her friend speak his mind before speaking herself, giving some thought to her response in the meanwhile. Truthfully she didn't see what he was saying as being all that bad, she was doing a lot worse and it'd be hypocritical to be harsh to him for such a thing. He seemed frustrated by his families financial situation and she could understand why... "Russe" She'd set her book down for a moment and would stand to put a hand on his shoulder in a comforting manner, offering him a friendly smile "I couldn't be mad at you for being honest, or for... Any of that really either, sounds to me like you're dishing out karma on those who deserve it to provide some help for those who need it" She looked aside for a moment, "Besides, we aren't all perfect and on the right track all of the time, cant really fault you when your heart was in the right place"

Russe's passion to bring justice and help out the people who struggled with similar problems to him was strong and she could tell by his tone alone, with a light sigh she would nod slowly, "I understand" She figured there'd be no changing his mind and at this point she didn't want to either, so long as he kept himself as safe as he could, she would help him along this path. "What kind of friend would I be to discourage you from taking this step when you're so obviously passionate about it?" She'd then pick up her gear and motion for them to return back to the street, "C'mon, lets walk and talk, we can keep an eye out for Makaimorph for you and talk some ideas for your suit along the way!"

"Just remember that he was once a newbie at his job too, as hard as that is to probably think about" How she sure wished she was facing against baby stage Makaimorph rather then seasoned Makaimorph. The progress she would've already made by now if that were only the case. "It's good to know he's already got your back then"

The doragon nodded calmly in response to Russe asking if she meant it, "Normally I would give you a pep talk but there's not much point trying to talk you out of something you seem to go out of your way to do already, I can at least try to encourage a safer way of doing it since you insist on doing it regardless of what I've said prior, for the stealing thing though you may have to give that up if you want to be a Pride Trooper but that'll be up to Makaimorph"

Morticia would follow her friend as he hopped off of the building top, giving her small wings a gentle flutter as she landed gently against the pavement below before breaking into a walk alongside the half saiyan. Listening to his thoughts on his costume. "Inspiration is a good start though, I'm sure he'd be flattered to find a real hero inspired by his character" She figured blue for his suit was going to be a given and Russe would confirm this along with a name for his alter ego. The doragon would get her sketch book in hand again along with a pencil before hopping and crossing her legs mid-air using both her magic and her wings to keep her float and moving alongside the Saiyan while she drew up some ideas. It was hard to walk and draw afterall!

"The Zeni could work, I like the Z idea for the costume" She'd scribble away at the book, dot pointing ideas in the middle of drawing them. "What about your hair? Could have it flair out at the top for a bit of spice, could be a different colour to your usual blue so you're not as easy to pinpoint as being, well, yourself. Maybe a second colour that goes along with the blue of your outfit, like white?" She'd tap the pencil against her chin in thought for a moment and pondered, her tail flicking around in the air behind her. "Could maybe draw some inspiration from Makaimorph himself, so it'd be easy to tell you're a Pride Trooper like him?" If only his ugly mug showed so she could reference him in real time. Though she did find it rather amusing that the one time they actively look for him he's nowhere to be found and everytime he's the last person she wants to see, he shows. Though that probably had something to do with that she and Russe as they were now weren't a threat or a villain, so what reason would the hero have to show?

"Any ideas for catchphrases or moves? Those are always fun"

"Hey, maybe you could ask him sometime? It'd sure be interesting to find out, huh?" She had always kinda wondered how leaders of heroes groups or groups in general first started off andit was interesting to find out just how they got to where they were now, "I know he wasn't always the leader though, poor guy has probably lost some friends along the way to where he is now..."

"You've... Already bumped into other people like her?" The worried tone seemed to creep back into her voice but he did say he'd try to be more cautious from now on so she hoped he kept his word on that. When it came to him pouting about giving up stealing she would give him a stern look back in response, "I mean hey I have nothing against you for it, but I don't know what the Makaimorph would think, take it up with him when you get the chance maybe?"

When the half saiyan questioned his hair she would smile and point the end of her pencil towards his blue hair, "Yeah! Your hair! I'd say your big blue hair is a pretty key physical trait to your appearance, right? I know whenever we lose you in a crowd I always look for the tall blue hair" She laughed lightly before letting him speak his thoughts on his costume ideas. "What if you had your hair come out the top of the mask in a different sort of style to how you wear it usually, and have some sort of mask that like... Helps it glow a bright blue?" She would draw as she spoke but was fully listening as she did so, "Yanno so like- it'd look like blue flames hair!" She'd rub behind her head for a moment after having noticed she may be getting a little too excited about designing this costume for her friend, "Heh, sorry- Your hair as it is could work just fine too, especially if you really don't mind people figuring out your actual identity, I dunno it's up to you" She'd tap her pencil against her chin for a moment, "I know I wouldn't want people to find out, but that's just me-... Do you think Makaimorph is the same? What do you think he might be like under the mask?"

"Ooh so a full face mask?- So palette colours would be silver, gold and blue?" She'd begun furiously jotting down ideas as Russe spoke them regardless of how difficult one idea might be- She wanted this suit to be all Russe wanted it to be and more! "It'll need to have a spot for your tail to be able to come out of too, stuffing tails to hide them away in suits is so uncomfy!"

When Russe tried to do a catchphrase on the spot Morticia tried her best to not laugh but it was rather comical which made it very hard to not to. "Reminds me of those old cartoons- which isn't a bad thing, and a 'pay' theme does fit with the whole Zeni thing you have going" Tapping the end of the pencil against her cheek she'd frown lightly, catchphrases weren't easy! "Crime doesn't pay is a classic, maybe you could bring it back with an added bit of punch- we should probably give that one some more thought huh? What about moves? You got an attack style in mind?"

Morticia would smile before putting a hand to her chin in thought for a moment, "I have got an idea in mind that might make him show-- But I wouldn't want him to come running thinking something urgent is going down when that's not true-- We can keep looking" She brushed the idea away it was probably a bit of a risky idea overall anyway afterall. As Russe looked away and explained how most heroes are 'born' so to speak, "I mean that and just from people wanting to do the right thing, right?" Though she supposed some for sure did come from their own tragedies much like how villains did as well. When it came to Makaimorph though she wasn't sure but what Russe said sure did give her a pang of regret. Why'd she feel guilty? He was the man who kept getting in her way of trying to save her family, thought-- She supposed Makaimorph didn't know that part and deep down she couldn't bring herself to truly hate the hero either. "Who knows, maybe you're right..." He did have a point or two afterall, but what kind of villain was she to feel bad about her rival hero?

Russe's comment on that all the people he mentioned just prior could kick his butt if they wanted to didn't seem to help her worry in the slightest- He was being humorous about it but she really did worry if any of these people chose to not be as passive as they probably were the first time Russe met them."Aw, I'm sorry to hear you lost Russe, we could train together or something if you wanted? Training always helps you do better next time afterall, right? Plus we both could use the practice I think" Though she should perhaps be mindful of her fighting style as she didn't want to elude to it being similar to that of her alter ego. "Keep at it though, you'll get there!"

"Yes! I see your blue hair and know who it belongs to right away, it's what I look for when I lose you in a crowd, I know that much" She laughed lightly- Though Russe's added height also helped as well. "Oh it's all for the look silly, but that's fair, I saw the blue hair thing as more of flaming ki!" She seemed to note something down though shortly after, probably a note about the first idea being scrapped for new ideas instead. "That's no problem, you could learn to suppress it- Like I do yanno?" She quickly added to the conversation though to avoid being asked why she suppressed it to begin with- "But for the most part yeah" As for Makai she thought for a moment, "Well, think about it, right, who's seen him around just casually? I know I sure haven't, he's usually always seen when in action and on the job alone right? He must have another identity! I mean you'd hear about it if Makaimorph went down to the shops as he is, it just makes sense he has to have something hiding him for when he's not on the job" She seemed a little starry eyed talking about this subject though why she was, was a little unclear, "I wonder who he is really!" She had to applaud his level of care at hiding whoever he really was if that were the case, afterall she really hadn't a clue of who it could be.

"Right! Right, You could have something go over your tail to hide the type of tail you have! Or wear it as a belt, both ideas are great!" She of course scribbled down all the ideas so she could work with all possible suit ideas. Both where nice ideas but the belt one might be more practical- Though Russe surely was used to working with a tail by this point as he had, had one all his life.

"It's okay! We'll think of something, it takes time!" When it came to fighting style she would ponder for a moment before setting down her doodle book, bag and other belongings. "Well we could always just refine and practice your current style, though I must say- There's one flaw to just punching, that being people with long-ranged attacks- Or more so people who can manage both close combat and ranged will have an upper hand over you" She'd fix her hair before raising her arms, "Let's practice, come at me, throw a punch!"

"Oh right" The doragon put a finger to the bottom of her lip in thought for a moment, familiar people where easier to sense with ki sense right? So Russe having met Makaimorph a couple times-- No thanks to her alter ego no less-- Would make him more familiar to the Saiyan. Wait a minute- Was casual her supposed to know he'd met Makaimorph? Yes yes, Russe had told them before! Phew... This double-life stuff was getting out of hand. "I should look into that ki sensing stuff or a scouter sometime"

"Yeah sometimes that is the case, sometimes people favor the villain even- Like even in movies especially, it's whack" The doragon would shrug her shoulders though, "What can you do though, some people are like that and you can't please everyone, so long as you're doing the right thing by you and all that"

"Hah, really?" Morticia seemed lightly amused by how down Russe seemed for training though she supposed he was part Saiyan. "Suppose I don't do a whole lot of public fighting stuff so that makes sense, I'm not much of a brawler or anything either, I'm probably nowhere near your level!" Though part of her had to reassure herself that she was not to show too many similarities to her fighting style while in costume for obvious reasons, she was still somewhat excited herself as well!

"Yeah! If it'll help avoid any of that unwanted attention then that seems pretty useful if you asked me!" The doragon would laugh soon after though at Russe's comment on who Makaimorph could be-- Truth be told if he was the university's janitor she felt a bit embarrassed that someone so seemingly sweet and harmless was in secret kicking her behind in combat on most nights. "I mean, maybe! Could be you for all I know" Of course she knew that part wasn't true, she had seen Russe and Makaimorph together at the same place before, and as far as she was aware Russe wasn't currently capable of any shapeshifting or multiform to have pulled that off. "Hm, maybe? Weird thinking he could be someone we know"

"Yeah! Let's go! Right here, right now!" Morticia seemed a little more pumped then usual especially so suddenly but she was determined to help her friend even though it wouldn't be exactly beneficial for her if he were to out-do her in a match while she was in costume, she still wanted her friend to be safe first and foremost.

Russe was quick to wind up an arm and head straight at her for a punch- Which she would bring her arms up to block. His punch would land on the block as she thought it might though what she didn't expect was Russe's reaction to having hit her, it was that of pain. "Wh- Oh um, Sorry!" At least he maybe learnt that charging head first into a fight with someone who's strength he hadn't worked out yet wasn't the best of ideas? "Some situations you won't be able to so easily win by charging straight in like that, now that you know you can't land a good hit that way on me, what will you do?"

He had had his swing and now it was her turn. The doragon would make a dash forwards as Russe had put some space between them after having jumped back in pain from his last punch, but rather then going straight for a swing she would fake one before dropping down and kicking out a leg, swinging it into a swooping motion in hopes of knocking Russe off of his feet. Meanwhile forming magical 'boxing gloves' around her fists with the appearance of a cacti, who knows what sort of effect they would have if she landed any hits on him with them!