[center][h2]Tanaka Kagura, Jais Haven[/h2]

[H3][b][i]28 years ago...[/i][/b][/H3][/center]

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Jais sighed as he heard the bell for the end of the school day on Friday rang. He grateful that the long day had come to an end, with no grading left for him later that day. He turned to his class as they were all getting up and cleaning up their places to leave. [color=ed1c24]“Just remember class, Monday I expect you all to come up with codenames and be ready to share them with everyone. As well, don’t forget to grab your envelopes with your test scores for you parents as you leave. You don’t want me showing up on your doorstep on a weekend do you?” [/color] 

As they all nodded and some came and grabbed them before they forgot, Jais sat back down at his desk and began filling his satchel, ready to go home to his wife and son. A few students came up and started asking some questions on their test scores and what they did wrong, only to have him say[color=ed1c24] “You have time to think it over the weekend, after you figure it out, let me know.” [/color]He said with a smile...which only received groans in response.

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Several girls in the class, who always left in the same group of five, gossiping all the way, got up to leave, but one of them said she’d catch up, and left the other four to leave without her. Her name was Tanaka Kagura, a first year who’s quirk was to make herself slightly more attractive. This naturally didn’t lend itself to U.A, and her grades had been slipping. She approached Jais when the rest of the crowd had gone. She wasn’t her usual, chatty, smiling self.

[color=e59dd4]“Hey, teach. I’ve, uh, been thinking about quitting.”[/color]

Jais stopped what he was doing, letting a disappointed sigh come from his lips. Standing up he walked to the door of the classroom, and closed it just enough to give them more privacy, while not enough to be inappropriate. Making his way back to his desk, he leaned on the front of his desk and motioned to the desk directly in front of him. [color=ed1c24]“Kagura…. Please sit down.”[/color] He said in a warm deep voice. 

He sat there… for what seemed like a minute, staring at the wall behind her with his usual thousand mile gaze. [color=ed1c24]“Why is that, Kagura?”[/color] He knew fully well. He saw her scores...both the written and physical. She was one of the lowest scoring students in the academy...She was also a handful in class. But he wanted to hear it in her own words, as they revealed her thoughts and where he needed to focus on.

Kagura sat down, crossing her legs and leaning back in the chair out of habit, before giving it up and sitting forward with two feet on the floor. [color=e59dd4]“Well, I can’t say I don’t like it here. In fact, I love it! This is living my dream; to become a Hero. But...I’m just not good at it. I’m last in everything, and I’m finding the written work too hard. My quirk doesn’t help me in any of the exercises. It’s almost useless. I just want to quit now on my own terms before I get kicked out. I don’t think I could take that...”[/color]

He listened, arms folded as she expressed her reasoning. While it was true what she said, he didn't find her quirk worthless, he had seen the potential in it if she worked hard on it, hence why she was still here despite her scores. If she had no potential he would have let her go a long time ago, she might not even made it passed the entrance exam if he didn't vouch for her… not that she knew that.

[color=ed1c24]“You won't make a very good hero if you give up during tough times. That's what a hero is really known for. Pushing through an obstacle or trail when no one else will. “[/color] he said softly. Looking directly at her despite his eyes not seeing her.

[color=ed1c24]“Why did you want to be a hero? Why did you think you can make it as a hero? With your ‘useless quirk’ ”[/color] He asked using air quotes, not to sound mean 

Kagura shugged. [color=e59dd4]“It wasn’t a matter of whether I thought I could do it or not. It was my dream, and I just wanted to fight for it with everything I had. But I don’t think that’s enough anymore. How can I keep my grades from slipping further? Everyone else is just getting better and better at using their quirks to raise the bar in exercises, and I’m getting left further and further behind. Even if I can now run an hour without stopping, and I can finish an assault course, albeit last...for every positive step I make, the bare minimum to not fail also takes a step forward…”[/color]

He was silent for a moment, trying to figure out the best thing to say to Kagura. He leaned back trying to figure out the best way to word it.[color=ed1c24] “You will not be a hero… in the sense of fighting. Unless you really put your mind to it. But that's not what will complement your quirk the most I think. He looked to the door, thinking of the other students and how she interacted with them. Despite your scores and rowdiness in the classroom.” [/color]Smiling a little bit thinking of all the trouble she started in class. 

He continued[color=ed1c24] “I have seen you proud, strong willed, persuasive. With the ability to light up a room when you walk in. That's some traits that most of your fellow students don't possess. You need to stop comparing yourself to them. As you are your own person, you have strengths they don't…work with those strengths you do have, and become a different kind of hero.”
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[color=e59dd4]“But...how would I get my grades up by being a different kind of hero? Winning fights by making my enemy fancy me?”[/color] Kagura whined, scratching her head.

Jais bobbed his head right to left as he bounced her suggestion around in it. Making a thoughtful frown as his head began to nod. [color=ed1c24]“With you it's possible. There was many times in history where women started and stopped wars because the man they convinced fancied them greatly.”[/color] He look down at her and added.[color=ed1c24]” With your quirk it may be possible that you make your opponent believe you are so beautiful they lose the will to fight you. But until then we can do extra Sessions if you like to spar and extra lessons.” [/color]

[color=ed1c24]“This won't work if you give up on yourself… you are here because someone believed you can make a great hero one day. You just have to believe in yourself.”[/color] He added finally.

Kagura nodded. [color=e59dd4]“Alright, I won’t give up. I’ll work hard to get my grades up, and learning how to fight would definitely have to, but what you have in mind; me winning fights and exercises with my quirk, I might not even have to. Still, I think it would be a good idea.”[/color]

Jais nodded, [color=ed1c24]“It’s just to help you get through till we iron out out your quirk.”[/color] he added quickly to her comment before she continued.

She shook her head, chuckling. [color=e59dd4]“Still hard to imagine using my quirk to make opponents give up by seducing them. Although...I have an idea for a codename now.”[/color]

He chuckled [color=ed1c24]“I agree, it [i]is[/i] hard to see. “[/color] He said in jest before asking. [color=ed1c24]“Oh? And before the weekend? Please do tell.”[/color] He said with a smile.

Kagura left the chair, picked up the envelope with her test score, and headed to the door. Before she went through it, she turned, smirked and replied with the single word; [color=e59dd4]“Seductress.”[/color] She seemed like such a charming and spirited girl at that moment, that Jais wouldn’t have been able to tell if she was using her quirk on him or not, though it was clear that with that attitude, she’d be able to make the plan work.

Jais smiled even more when he saw the normal Kagura come back.  He didn’t have to even go into all he had planned to say, She took to the idea like fire to dry grass. That same fire that he saw when she first arrived. He knew she would become a great hero now. Because he too had that fire when he received his sight. [color=ed1c24]“A bit on the nose. But fitting.” [/color]He said, his smile still wide. 

Once Kagura had left the classroom, she wasted no time in opening the envelope, and reading her score. 65%! Not great but nowhere near failing, as her recent test scores had been. If she kept this up, she might even get good scores! No, she had made up her mind to stay now. She could do it.

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[center][H3][b][i]26 years ago...[/i][/b][/H3][/center]

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Jais took in the sounds of the city as he and his new sidekick walked through the city. He looked over at Kagura with his mind's eye, his head staying forward, a sense of pride overcame him. She had kept her promise and become one of the top students of her class. She had come so far from that day she almost quit in his class. His pride was not of his work to help prepare her, but her own strength to overcome her own doubts and fears and finding out her true self. 

A bead of sweat came off his temple as he thought. She should have thought up a less revealing costume. It's very… distracting. But it was the point to her persona of her hero name Seductress. People had begun to talk as the The Frenchman, one of the most polite and respectful heros took her as a sidekick. 

He tried to push the thought from his head as he straightened his shoulders and turned to her, [color=ed1c24]“How are you feeling? Nervous?Excited?”[/color] He knew she had some battles under her belt now, but still being out and looking for the real thing was a different monster in itself.

Kagura glanced back at him. Her body language right now was carefree. She didn’t care to act like a ‘seductress’ every second she was on patrol. [color=e59dd4]“I’m excited. I thought I’d be nervous but I guess after my internship, the real world doesn’t seem so scary.”[/color]

He nodded.[color=ed1c24] “Good. I do have to say how proud I am of you. You've grown up into a fine woman. I knew right when I saw you that first day of school you would be an amazing hero. Though not like I expected.”[/color] He chuckled 

[color=e59dd4]“Oh? And what did you expect? A girl who’s only quirk is to increase her own sexual attractiveness to become ‘Special K, the gadget-laden parkour hero’? I’m doing what all heroes do; use their quirk to help make the world safer. Heroes only differ in gimmick because their quirks differ,”[/color] Kagura answered back, sharp tongued as ever, as she stretched her arms while they patrolled, and yawned.

[color=ed1c24]“Ok, I did see it I guess, but I am still surprised at the final product… in a good way.” [/color] He grabbed Kagura by her waist and pulled her towards the building when he suddenly saw a man diving towards them in his mind's eye, the man was silent himself, but with the noise of the city bouncing over everything he saw him clearly. Just moments after he pulled Kagura from where they were walking, the sidewalk exploded as the man landed, Jais had used his body to cover Kagura from the rubble that had flew up. Pelting his back, but thankfully the force of the explosion had pulverized most of the concrete. 

Before the smoke cleared[b] “Your time as a hero has ended, Frenchman! It's time for Forced retirement!” [/b]As the smoke cleared, it would reveal a midget. Laughing evilly. 

Kagura raised her eyebrow when she saw the midget. He didn’t look like he could be taken seriously, but he had just demolished concrete, so he was clearly more dangerous than he appeared. She leaned in and whispered to Jais. [color=e59dd4]“Shall I let you handle this, or do you want me to?”[/color]

Jais was a little surprised himself, the midget wasn't wearing any costume. Just a coverall, like a mechanic would wear. He heard Kagura, and shrugged. [color=ed1c24]“Sure…. If you want to try it.” [/color]

The midget went on a monologue explaining he was the Cannonball. Or something like that. He started to walk towards them and as he did small explosions erupted from his feet as he did. He noticed Kagura and said [b]“HEY HEY HEY BABY. Are you the new sidekick The Frenchman has taken a liking to? You definitely live up to your name”[/b] he said as he winked at her.[b] “Shame on you Frenchman… I'm sure she's more than a sidekick to you if youknowwhatimean” “[/b]

Kagura inwardly rolled her eyes, but Seductress outwardly smiled, and turned up her quirk as she crouched to the Cannonball’s level. [color=e59dd4]“You flatter me, but I am nothing more than a sidekick, I assure you.”[/color] She felt she had to make sure people heard that. She didn’t mind people getting the wrong ideas about her moral fiber. It added to her persona. But attacking Jais’ moral fiber? That, she could not allow.

[b]“Yeah! Whatever! No way he would have a babe like you and not wanna….”[/b] he stopped as he started to feel a strange sensation come over him. seductress though already a drop dread babe, cannonball could swear she was getting hotter by the second. Those long legs, that hourglass body,her face. Which he swore was sparkling… and that chest! 

Cannonballs head seemed to go bright red as he stared at her. He shook his head he had to ignore this…. he had to beat the Frenchman! Closing his eyes he tried to focus. But the sound of her voice echoed in his head once again. He couldn't help himself from saying[b] “well…” [/b]he poked his fingers together as his face blushed and he looked down.[b]”if you say so miss seductress.“[/b]

Kagura, to this day, still found using her quirk embarrassing, but this moment, when a supervillain is putty in your hands, that power...feels good. Even if the moment is fleeting and she knew from experience that the embarrassment bleeds back in even stronger once the arrest is made, and a crowd of people had just seen you do that.

Seductress placed a gloved finger under the Cannonball’s chin with her right hand while her left reached behind her to unhook the metal handcuffs from her belt. She lifted the villain’s face back up so they were once again staring eye to eye. [color=e59dd4]“I do say so,”[/color] she purred, and parted her lips slightly, making them look extremely kissable to anyone in range of her quirk, even civilians. Her quirk had a lesser effect on Jais because of his blindness, but even so, he was keeping his distance right now.

Cannonball, his eyes wide and filled with stars as she said she did say so, everything seemed to fade away as just the Seductress was the only thing on his mind, was he actually going to get a kiss from this goddess? She seemed to be moving in closer for the kiss while it was really was him leaning in. 

While this happened Jais had moved away, while he was blind, he could still someone see with his quirk, but her voice would affect him the most. While she never convinced him of anything, he always felt uncomfortable. 

He watched as this little man became putty in her hands… as he seen countless times before. But it still floored him. He knew she would be a great hero, but to this degree was insane. 

It was one of the most awkward ones he saw as well. Especially when the poor chap overloaded from the quirk and fainted. Falling backwards onto his back and creating another small explosion from the fall.

Seductress toned her quirk back down to normal, and turned the midget over before cuffing his hands. Another villain defeated. She picked him up, and then turned to Jais. [color=e59dd4]“So...what do we do with him now?”[/color] she whispered sheepishly. It seems there were still some things for her to learn.

Jais raised an eyebrow as she asked. [color=ed1c24]“Aside from a cold shower? We will have to take him to the closest lockup as his quirk is to dangerous for a normal peace officer to handle in case he wakes up. give our statements and continue.”[/color]

He reached down and picked up the midget by the back of his coveralls. Before Saying [color=ed1c24]“excellent work.” [/color]His free hand raised and rested on her head, messing her hair up a little. A form of loving praise only his real kids normally received.

Kagura followed, smoothing her hair back into place. [color=e59dd4]“Oh yeah, because that’ll really help the rumors. You know, it really bothers me what Cannonball said just now, about how ‘everybody knows.’ I really hope he was just trying to get at you.”[/color]

Shrugging.[color=ed1c24] “It's exactly why I did it. If i fancied you like that, I wouldn't rustle up your hair like I would one of my kids.” [/color]He smiled.[color=ed1c24] “People like to start rumors for the sake of conversation. As for this little bundle of joy, they mostly say it to just to mess your mind. As long as you stay true to your morals, your honor speaks volumes against said rumors.”
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[color=e59dd4]“Yeah, I don’t think I’m ever going to become what they think I am. Ever. And when they see that I stay a good role model, they’ll eventually stop believing rumors that I’m a bad one,”[/color] Kagura spoke, yawning and stretching in an unherolike way once again now that nobody was watching them too closely.

Jais smiled as she took the lesson he tried to share instantly. [color=ed1c24]“Good. If you became a bad one, I would have to smack you in the back of the head.”[/color]
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[center][H3][b][i]20 years ago...[/i][/b][/H3][/center]

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“Welcome to the Afternoon Show, with me, Stacey! Today is a very special episode because joining me today is a Hero who needs no introduction from me! She’s one of the most popular and quickly rising Heroes in history. Please join me in welcoming Seductress!”

The crowd cheered wildly, as well as wolf-whistled, as Kagura emerged, not in her costume, but in a very smart and stylish shirt-and-waistcoat combo, with a black pencil skirt. If anybody had ever claimed pencil skirts weren’t sexy, they just had to see how it hugged Kagura’s form, and they’d have to rethink their life choices.

She shook Stacey’s hand, and sat down. As soon as the cheering died down, Stacey wasted no time in starting the show. “So, Seductress. Three weeks ago, you took down the number two most wanted Supervillain, Cataclysm. He truly had a heart of stone as was rumored, to be able to resist you, but you beat him without even using your quirk in the end, out-fighting him and burying him in his own rubble to be fished out and detained later. How did you learn to fight like that?”

[color=e59dd4]“Well,”[/color] Seductress answered, [color=e59dd4]“I always knew that there would eventually be some things that couldn’t be solved with my feminine charm, so I’ve trained extensively in mixed martial arts, and battle tactics. I had a very good teacher. Of course, I’m distracting enough to always have an advantage in any fight.”[/color]

“When you say teacher, are you referring to the Pro Hero you were sidekick to at the beginning of your career, The Frenchman?”

[color=e59dd4]“That’s right,”[/color] answered Kagura. [color=e59dd4]“Who better to teach you how to fight villians when your quirk is ineffective than the Quirkless Hero himself?”[/color]

“How right you are, but speaking of The Frenchman, we have a surprise for you today! Please welcome our special guest!”

Kagura sat up, the surprise on her face not hidden at all, and entirely genuine. She hadn’t seen Jais since shortly after she broke out on her own as a Hero. She wasn’t prepared for meeting him face to face again after all this time. Would he think her as much of a sellout as most other heroes did?


As the crowd began its applause, Jais stepped out from back stage waving his left hand. Cane in hand though not using it. He wasn't in his costume, but still in a more modern black vest and tie. With a genuine smile on his face as he saw his former student/sidekick Kagura.  He made a Beeline for her and took her in a massive hug. Holding it for a bit. The rumors of them together far gone many years before. He whispered in her ear. [color=ed1c24]“I'm so proud of you Kagura.” [/color]Before pulling back and giving the traditional two kisses on the cheek that French people were known to do, which Kagura returned. 

Despite the chatter of her being a sellout, Jais did not wholly approve on how she went about things. But in reality every hero was a sell out who were pros. Being paid to save people and the more they saved them was a bit of a sellout. He was no better as he made his living off of it as well. Which was why he was thinking of retirement himself and going back to it was before by Doing it on his own, on his time. 

He looked to Kagura and said[color=ed1c24] “You look as beautiful as ever. It is good to see you again, little one.” [/color]He said with his warm smile.

Then to the interviewer he reached over and took her hand and kissed it.[color=ed1c24] “A pleasure as always to meet you once again Stacy.”
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“The pleasure’s all mine, Frenchman! So, I understand that Seductress start out as your sidekick, and I have to ask; Her quirk did not seem to affect you at all in the six months your worked together. What was your secret?” Stacey smiled after asking. She was bringing out the juicy big guns now, and this world of press and gossip was now the world that the very diplomatic Kagura lived in, but Stacey didn’t really care that it might be too much for Jais.

Jais placed a fake smile on his face as he sat down Just next to Kagura. He has been asked this question countless times, it mostly had to do with his quirk and not seeing it directly as a normal person would. But her voice still did. 

[color=ed1c24]“Well Stacy…” [/color]he crossed his legs and folded his hands together. His cane propped up against his right leg.While Jais was not used to all the media attention that seductress received, he still was versed on giving an answer while not. Besides he wasn't going to reveal any hint on how Kagura’s quirk worked. Nor his. So he told half of the truth. 

[color=ed1c24]“I've known Seductress since she joined UA as her teacher. Through all the training and helping my students learn and develop their abilities. You tend to remember the special ones and how they work..”[/color]He said glancing at Kagura with a more genuine smile.

Stacey’s smile was strained. It was such an obvious half-answer, and she really wanted to chase it, but that would make things tense and this was a chat show, not a political grilling. Instead, she decided to chase Kagura. Not that she expected any real answers from her either, but at least the Heroine had a natural talent of making her answers juicy whilst telling the audience absolutely nothing new.

“So, Seductress. How exactly does your quirk work? Do you alter yourself or your target? Most importantly, are you using it on us right now?”

[color=e59dd4]“Well, Stacey, I can’t tell you too much about my quirk because I like to keep it mysterious, and my fans curious,”[/color] she answered saucily, garnishing it with a cheeky wink to camera 1. [color=e59dd4]“However, I can tell you that I’m not using it right now. I’m just naturally this charming.”[/color]

Seductress and Stacey shared a (fake) laugh, before Stacey moved on to more topics, making a point to not ask Jais the next question. “I must ask this, girl to girl; Have you ever used your quirk on a date?”

[color=e59dd4]“I’m afraid to say I’ve actually not been on a date since I was a teenager, though I did use my quirk juuust a little then, yes.”[/color] Seductress waited just a second or two before speaking. Long enough for Stacey to raise her mic and prepare to ask another question, and then cut her off, turning to the audience, giggling [color=e59dd4]“That’s right. I’m single. Fellas…”[/color]

Stacey’s smile was once again strained, as she tried to move on and regain control. She did not want to ask Seductress another question right now, so she turned her attention back to Jais. “So, Frenchman! You’ve been busy while your protegee has grown up and made a name for herself. Tell us a little about what you’ve been doing.”

Jais knew Kagura was charming and and engaging. Far superior to himself. He knew it, he saw it many times before but still it was impressive. He glanced back to Stacey when she pointed a question towards him. [color=ed1c24]“Well I headed back to France for a while, among other places. But mostly have been working with the other pro heros and the French government in dismantling a syndicate that had taken roots in Paris. With the work done now, thanks to all the hard work of both the police force and the more full time heroes we were able to successfully dismantle said syndicate.” [/color]This much was true, but there was much more to the story at that time. 

[color=ed1c24]“Hardly comparable to Seductress accomplishment with cataclysm. Even I failed to capture him the few times I've fought him.” [/color]He added, trying to turn the attention back to Kagura, it was her moment after all and he wanted to make clear that over all the heros, she took the man down. Despite the rumors of her being a sellout, she did what other heroes couldn't. That was his main reason of being here. 

This got a genuine smile from Kagura. Of course, she’d been praised before, but her teacher admitting that she’d done something he couldn’t was praise and flatter beyond what she’d experienced before.

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After the show, Kagura caught up with Jais backstage and surprise hugged him from behind. [color=e59dd4]“Hey, you! Why didn’t you tell me your were back?”[/color]

Jais was far to absorbed in a pastry to notice her running up behind him and was genuinely surprised. He swallowed his pastry and answered [color=ed1c24]“I didn't know till a few days ago. I got a call from this studio wanting me to do a surprise visit and I accepted of course, I was planning to come back in a month or so anyways to come visit my son and congratulate you on your victory! I knew ever since I saw you at that entrance exam to UA, that you had so much potential. The headmaster didn't believe me… looks like I can cash in on that bet.” [/color]A mischievous smirk came on his lips. He had told her while she was his sidekick someone vouched for her. But never told her it was he. 

He pointed to the pastries on the table behind him,[color=ed1c24]"Have you tried one of these? These are exquisite! I mean I know pastries, every frenchman knows pastries, and these can put some French pastries to shame!”[/color]

Kagura took one of the pastries, and bit into it. He wasn’t exaggerating! These were amazing! Once she had finished, she grinned. [color=e59dd4]“You never told me that you were the one who vouched for me! Looks like I’ve really turned out your ultimate success story, haven’t I? Well, you are a great teacher, after all.”[/color]

Jais nodded. [color=ed1c24]“Yes you did. You’ve grown from that little mischievous girl who was always a troublemaker in my class, on the verge of failing, to one of the most successful hero’s I’ve ever known in record time. You are the reason I wanted to teach in the first place, It wasn’t even me...you made that promise to stick with it. You made the extra effort. You reaped the benefits from it. While I… gained a daughter I never had.”[/color] He said with a smile. 

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[center][h2]Kasuke Kagura, Kasuke Mina, Jais Haven, Jett Haven[/h2]

[H3][b][i]12 years ago...[/i][/b][/H3][/center]

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Jais walked up to Kaguras door with little Jetty in perched in his right arm. His hair spiked and all over, as if he stuck his finger inside a light socket. Try as they might they could not tame his hair. He happened to have Jett for the day the same day he was going to visit Kagura, he figured it would fun for Jetty to play with Mina as he and Kagura caught up. 

Knocking on the door he looked at his grandson and smile as the kid was looking directly up at the house in awe, Jetty was for sure thinking this house was bigger than his. 

The door was answered by a butler. Yes, this was truly a different world now. The two were shown in and asked to take off their shoes, and wait in the reception room. This house had a reception room! The only feature anywhere in the room which made it look like Kagura or her children might live here were fashionable yet not remotely ‘ladylike’ leather boots, and little kids shoes and trainers in vivid, bright colors, in the shoe rack.

After a few minutes, Kagua came out, smiling wide, to greet them personally, in a karate gi of all things! She wasted no time in hugging Jais and kissing his cheeks in French greeting. [color=e59dd4]“Jais Haven! It’s been...how long as it been? Seven years? You haven’t aged a day!”[/color] She let her former teacher and mentor go, and crouched down to have a look at Jetty. [color=e59dd4]“And who’s this little man?”[/color]

Jais had thought the girl had done well for herself, but with who she also married as well. It was a little much for his taste. But he grew up in the poorest part of France and he thought he was living it up in the modest middle class home he had now. Even Jettys father, a wealthy businessman himself, and could have raised his children in a home like this, felt more comfortable in a four bedroom home in a nice neighborhood. 

Because of his living choices, he was often mocked by other wealthy men. But that wasn't the point now. He had set Jetty down, only moments before Kagura showed up. After the traditional hello Jais smiled.[color=ed1c24] “Just about… life has been non stop these past few years. I'm sorry I haven't visited sooner. Thank you for the kind words. But I think you have actually grown more beautiful over the years!”[/color]

He looked down at his grandson, who suddenly grew super shy as the beautiful lady crouched in front of him. He hid behind his grandfather, who then said[color=007236] “ come on… you know what to say.”[/color]

Whimpering he pulled himself out behind him and with bright red cheeks and looking down bashfully he said [color=007236]”Hello…. I'm Jett… Haven. It's nice to meet you..”[/color] he mumbled. 

[color=e59dd4]“Oh, stop,”[/color] Kagura playfully laughed off the compliment, before smiling at Jett. [color=e59dd4]“It’ nice to meet you too, Jett!”[/color] She stood up, and beckoned them both to follow them inside. As they did so, a three year old girl ran out to meet them. Besides wearing her hair in ponytails, she was the spitting image of what Kagura would have look like as a toddler, and was even wearing a matching gi! She put her hands on her hips and pouted at her mother. She hadn’t even seemed to have noticed Jais and Jett yet! [color=ffff99]“Mommy! You said we’d practice karate all afternoon!”[/color]

Kagura reached down and ruffled her daughter’s hair, and then gestured to her guests. [color=e59dd4]”Mina, stop pouting, and greet our guests. This is Jais Haven, my friend and teacher. You may know him as The Frenchmen. He’s a pro Hero. The little boy’s his grandson, Jett.”[/color] Mina’s eyes sparkled as she finally noticed Jais, with a newfound respect. She bowed her head and clearly replied with [color=ffff99]”It’s a pleasure to meet you, Jais Haven.”[/color] She had not looked at or made any sign of noticing Jett yet.

Jais watched with an amused look as he watched Kagura interact with her daughter. Even doing the head pat that he used to do to her. Jais then chuckled as Mina said hello. “The pleasure is all mine, Mina.” Giving her a proper bow with his hand over his heart. He looked to her mother,[color=ed1c24]” I have a feeling she might be a little heartbreaker like her mother.” [/color] Clearly he never met Kagura till she was 15, but flashbacks of the little spitfire Kagura was clear and present in Mina. He got down on one knee so he could look Mina eye to eye. With a warm smile he asked.[color=ed1c24]” And why are we so eager to practice karate at such a young age?” [/color]

Jett said nothing, but with Mina who ran in, he was still a little shy. But it was clear his head perked up at seeing the girl in pigtails. He wringed his hands together. As he worked up the courage to say hello. He finally pushed himself with a firm nod of the head and walked forward so he was standing just to the right of his grandpa. But he lost his courage just as quickly. 

Jais knew Jett was a shy boy at first and it was hard to make friends at first. He was already surprised at the boys reaction. Normally he would stand back behind him but now he was standing just next to him. [color=ed1c24][i]Would you look at that[/i][/color] he thought to himself. 

 [color=ffff99]”Because I want to be a pro Hero too!”[/color] The little three year old answered.  [color=ffff99]“I get my quirk next year and I don’t know what it will be, but mommy says that I should learn to fight without my quirk anyway if I want to be a real Hero.” At this point, she noticed Jett, though she found it odd that he was so shy. The only other children she knew were her brothers, who were both currently very confident at 5 and 7 years old.

Jais smiled at Mina, [color=007236]“That's good! Your mommy is right, we shouldn't rely too much on our quirks if we want to be a real hero. “[/color] he stood up and looked at his grandson. [color=007236]“Jetty here wants to be one as well. He's already learned that lesson the hard way.” [/color]

He looked to Kagura with a sad matter of fact look on his face. And said softly[color=007236]” He can teleport, but he has no control over it. His ADHD makes it impossible for him to focus enough. Maybe with time, but it could be something he can have difficulties with his entire life.” [/color]

Jett looked to his grandfather and then to the others. With shy determination in his voice he said softly. [color=007236]” I… I will….be a a hero just like you Papa! “ [/color]he looked down and mumbled…. [color=007236]“I don't need my quirk…I'll do it…” [/color]he suddenly vanished in a puff of smoke and reappeared a foot to his left, where he was looking. Without missing a beat he finished his sentence[color=007236] “...without it.”[/color] as if he didn't even notice obviously it was a touchy subject with the boy. 

Kagura shook her head. [color=e59dd4]”Everything can be improved with practice and training. You yourself taught me that. He’ll make a fine hero in the future.”[/color] She answered, with an encouraging smile at Jett. Mina, on the other hand, looked impressed. [color=ffff99]”That quirk’s really cool!”[/color] She blurted out.

Jais sighed and chuckled. [color=ed1c24]“I did didn't I?”[/color] He felt foolish for even having doubts that his grandson could control it. He looked to her and said “Look who is teaching who now” funny after all his years of teaching he could be retaught a basic lesson. The fact he even glossed over it was shameful enough. [color=ed1c24]“Your right. He can do it.”[/color] He said mostly to himself. 

Jett blushed even more at the pretty lady as she gave him an encouraging smile. His head whipped to Mina as she said his quirk was cool. [color=007236]“Y-you think so? “[/color] he asked some confidence returning but he didn't look at the girl as she looked at him. Rubbing his left bicep with his hand. Unsure what to do now l. He then looked to Jais who gave him a look. He quickly added .[color=007236]”Thank you.”[/color] A small smile slowly appeared on his lips

Mina nodded, then marched straight to Jett and grabbed his wrist, leading him to the living room. [color=ffff99]”C’mon. I’ll show you my toys!”[/color]

Kagura smiled watching them go, then turned her attention back to Jais. [color=e59dd4]”Let’s head to the study and catch up. I’m sure you’ve been busy this past seven years, and it won’t do to hear about it standing in the hall. Would you like a drink?”[/color]

Jett was wide eyed at the sudden jerk of his wrist, he was not used to anyone doing that. But quick did that thought go away as a big smile came on his face. It was apparently that easy to make a friend? who knew?

Jais smiled as well as they ran off together. Looking to Kagura as she spoke to him. [color=ed1c24]“That sounds delightful. This has been far too long since we did this last.” [/color]As he followed her into the study, he couldn't help but smile seeing such a big smile on Jetty’s face. Hopefully this was a start of a wonderful friendship. 

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[center][h2]Kasuke Mina, Jais Haven, Jett Haven[/h2]

[H3][b][i]Today[/i][/b][/H3][/center]

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After being dropped off from the exercise, Mina had gone straight to her dorms (for the first time today), showered off the dirt and blood, and gotten changed back into her school uniform. With clean skin, a well-groomed set of twintails, and smart clothes that fit, she felt human again. Plus underwear. Having quite recently developed breasts, she still wasn’t used to how uncomfortable they were if you try to fight without wearing a bra. Ready to face the outside world again, she headed back to class.

She was glad that Roy seemed to have the Headmaster’s favour now, but she found herself wondering about Darkmatter. If he knew that she didn’t go straight back to school like she told him, but went and captured a point for her team, possibly turning a victory for his team into a draw, or a draw into a victory for her team, would that hurt him? Well, tough. Life isn’t about playing fair, and the deception was for his sake anyway. He doesn’t have a right to get angry about somebody doing him a favour. She should probably return his clothes when they got back to class, though. First, she had to work out which student he was.

Jais stood in front of the boys locker room, having just spent the time talking to Jett privately after dropping off Elvira at the classroom. Jett was still shirtless and covered in dirt. He had just gotten off the the phone as well, informing Jett's mother what's happened. He may be overprotective but his mother… she was in a whole new league.

He looked over to his right to see Mina walking towards him. Memories flooded his thoughts, as he swore he saw little Kagura before him. He almost even called her By her mother's name because of how identical they were.

[color=ed1c24]“Miss Kauske Mina. “[/color] Jais smiled at the girl and bowed his head. [color=ed1c24]“Excellent work defending A. Your mother trained you well.”[/color]

Mina raised her eyebrow as she was addressed by a...stranger? Except she recognised him. Despite grey hair and wrinkles, this man before her was the spitting image of Jett. It must be a relative of his. [color=ffff99]“Just Kasuke, if you please,”[/color] she responded politely yet not in a familiar tone. [color=ffff99]“And you are?”[/color]

Jais smiled. Not a lot of younger kids knew him sadly, they always focus on the hero's of their time. He knew this but it still felt like a shot to the heart. [color=ed1c24]“Forgive me,. I'm known as The Frenchman. I trained your mother when she went to UA. You can call me Jais. Or Mr. Haven when we are in class of course." [/color]

Mina’s tone changed completely after hearing that. Her eyes went wide and she bowed. [color=ffff99]”You’re the Frenchman! Forgive me! Please, call me Mina! My mom’s told me a lot about you, Jais!”[/color]

Was he that old that people couldn't recognize him…. ugh. Time was sometimes cruel. [color=ed1c24]“It's quite alright”[/color], he said with a smile. [color=ed1c24]“  I do hope she said good things.” [/color]He chuckled. [color=ed1c24]“ I must say though you are the spitting image of your mother. I could have sworn it was her walking up to me just now.” [/color]

[color=ed1c24]“With an impressive, unique quirk to boot. Just like Kagura. I feel like I'm having a bit of deja vu at the moment.”[/color] He added 

There was a twitch to Mina’s smile. [color=ffff99]”I do get that a lot. That’s partly why I’m training to be a Hero now. I want to be a Hero so great that people will stop saying I’m Seductress’s daughter and start saying that she’s Mina’s mother. I want to emerge from my mom’s shadow and show the world what I can do with a small, dainty body and a useless quirk, both of which, I’ve trained of my own efforts.”[/color] The particular wording of that would have caught Jais’ attention; ‘Useless quirk’. Kagura said the exact same thing once.

Jais laughed, lifted his cane and tapped the ground with it as he did. An odd reaction for what she said. After a moment he cleared his throat. [color=ed1c24]“Forgive me, but I do understand what you mean. My son never escaped my shadow and never was recognized for what he accomplished. I believe Jett has the same fears as well. So I get where you are coming from.” [/color]There was a twinkle in his eye.[color=ed1c24] “ The reason I laughed was yet again, you sounded Just like your mother. “[/color]

This comment got Mina’s attention. Mina’s aspirations and feelings of insecurity and inferiority were not something she could imagine her mom, Lady Kasuke, the number seven Heroine Seductress, ever having. [color=ffff99]”What do you mean, by ‘i sounded like my mother’?”[/color]

He looked around before bending over towards Mina as if telling a major secret. [color=ed1c24]“Your mother thought as well that her quirk was ‘useless’ and she even came to me wanting to quit because she was failing her classes.” [/color]

Figuring he would nip this in the bud here and now he sat down in a chair just in front of her to be at her eye level. [color=ed1c24]“ You are already leagues ahead of where your mother was at this point in your previous grades, and entrance exam score. She probably wouldn't have even made it into UA if a teacher didn't vouch for her. “[/color] revealing he was already keeping tabs on her when she applied for school.

[color=ed1c24]“That said, while you may think you are under the shadow of your mother… you got accepted by YOUR scores and you won the fight With YOUR quirk and abilities. You are already pulling out from under your mother's legacy.”[/color] Each time he had said ‘your’ he had pointed at her to drive the point in.

He did raise a finger and continue. [color=ed1c24]“However, you still have much to learn, so don't get your head too inflated.”[/color] He said with a smile. 

Mina nodded respectfully. Those were wise words, though Mina didn’t believe she had an inflated opinion of herself. There were many students in this school who she didn’t embarrassingly outclass with her brilliance...probably. She’ll know when she meets one, whenever that will be. It certainly hasn’t been yet. Still, it had surprised her to hear that she was better than her mother was at 15. That was praise that she’d never heard before; a comparison to her mother that didn’t disfavour her. It actually made her feel grateful for receiving such a compliment.

Jett at this moment stepped out of locker room, slowly putting on his jacket. Then tugging the sleeves so they were the proper length covering his white shirt cuffs. He definitely knew how to rock a school uniform. was wondering how the others did on A and B. Especially Mina. He was hoping to see her fight. If it wasn't for that blasted pink haired…… 

He looked up to see Kauske standing in front of him, his grandfather sat down in a position as if he was speaking to her. His voice was stuck in his throat as he saw her for the first time in her uniform. She was even more gorgeous than in her gym clothes of course, but still he didn't think you can one up perfection.

[color=007236]“Hey!”[/color] He said as he looked between them.[color=007236] “How did you do, Kauske?”[/color] He asked with a big smile as he winced slightly at the headache he still had.

Mina turned to Jais, and with a flat tone that made it seem like she wasn’t the slightest bit proud of what she’d done, like of course she did these things without breaking a sweat; [color=ffff99]”First, I chased Darkmatter through some tunnels under Point B, then we both had to escape because the building was going to come down on us. Once I was out, I headed to Point A to see if Fumika needed help, but nobody was there, so I took it. Then Roy, the support student, came to contest. We fought, and I won.”[/color]

Jett sighed when he got the flat tone from Kauske, he knew she would probably be the same as before,  but after his giant escapade with the truck and bohemian raspberry, he might have gotten something more than a monotone. She didn't even ask about how his fights went.. Alright then if she wanted to play that way.

But Sharp pain exploded in his mind. He didn't show that he was in pain except for a slight wince. Distracted “Awesome.” He said, irritated. He forgot what he was going to say in response to Kauske… was it about his battles? Nah nothing to brag about there. Over spent his energy like a rookie because he got Distracted by grabbing that girl's butt and decided to just put her outside of the checkpoint. Then made another rookie mistake by turning into the giant kid instead of staying away, fricking fight only lasted a few minutes. Over all he did absolutely nothing for the team besides being the soccer mom who dropped off the kids. Biting the inside of his lip he turned towards the hall where they should go to class. 

Jais raised an eyebrow at his grandson who was not his usual chipper self, could this be what the nurse warned to look for? Or was it a sour taste in the boy’s mouth from the battle. [color=ed1c24]“Well you two should be off to class. Jett I'll see you later, miss Kauske it was a pleasure to meet you once again.”[/color] He said with a smile before standing up and heading in the opposite direction. 

Jett rubbed his neck before taking two exaggerated backward steps towards class before giving a single wave to his grandfather. 

He then simply asked [color=007236]“Wanna walk together to class?” [/color]

[color=ffff99]”Sure,”[/color] she answered abruptly, before starting to walk, expecting Jett to catch up. Once Jais was gone, she looked back at Jett for a second or two, before turning back to face forward, and allowing herself a small smile as she whistled Bohemian Rhapsody loud enough for him to hear.

Jett watched her as she walked by. Cracking his neck hoping that would relieve the pain in his head before quickly following. As he did he notice her looking back at him for a moment before looking forward  and started whistling. As much as it was inflaming his splitting headache. He narrowed his eyes and smiled. Not expecting this from blonde, it was a definite good sign of fortune. He broke through. Just a little, but he managed to do it. [color=007236]“Catchy tune… isn't it? ” [/color]He said when he followed step with her to her left . A satisfied smile on his face. 

Mina stopped whistling, but she still had a half-smile on her face. [color=ffff99]”I swear, if this stays stuck in my head all day, i’m holding you responsible.”[/color] Secretly, Mina was kind of surprised. She’d made two friends in one day. Maybe it was because everybody here had similar interests of wanting to be a Hero, and a family history of wealthy pro-Heroes wasn’t uncommon. She did not have much in common with her peers in her old school, and wasn’t the most friendly of girls anyway.

Jett out a hearty laugh. Very much similar to his grandfather's. It sent pain shooting through his head. But he didn't care at  the moment.He had a mischievous grin on his face. [color=007236]“ I'd gladly take responsibility, it was my plan all along.” [/color]

A smug look came in his face as his shoulders straightened and his head turned just slightly up and to the right as I'd striking a pose. [color=007236]“My first step of taking over the school is now complete.”[/color]  He said in a mockingly evil voice. 

[color=ffff99]"I don't know what kind of master plan starts with getting a song stuck in a girl's head,"[/color] Mina retorted, [color=ffff99]"And frankly I'm not sure I want to know."[/color]

The two arrived at the classroom, and Mina didn't know how to end this conversation. For all her training on etiquette, she didn't know how to have a casual conversation with somebody, being criminally unpractised. So, she just abruptly made her way to her seat as soon as she got through the doorway. She'd never really done anything to dissuade people from thinking she's a stuck-up ice queen, because that was simply easiest for her to live up to than to try to change people's thinking.