[center][h1][color=00a651]Ito Kenji[/color] | [color=fff79a]Haruto Kaito[/color] | [color=0072bc]Takeda Suzaku[/color][/h1]
[@Jojo][@EnterTheHero][/center]


Kaito smiled along with his classmates, eager but nervous to the task presented, and had taken the liberty of getting his teams' purple ribbons and maps for the exercise. Each one was tied to their right arm and the maps were tucked away. With the brief explanation given, he was already sitting on the grass with his messenger bag by his side. 

[color=fff79a]"I.. guess we should plan this out. If you dont mind me starting?"[/color] Seeing no objections he jumped right in, map laid out on the grass in front of him. [color=fff79a]"Kenji, first things first you need to hydrate. I've got some food in my bag, please eat something. Your little nap is clearly a sign of exhaustion so its precautionary."[/color]

Kaito took out a container of fried rice and a utensil and slid it to the bug boy, along with a small bottle of water to go with it. Another bottle was passed to Suzaku. While they topped up he detailed his course of action. Suzaku nodded his thanks for the bottle of water, sipping at it contentedly.

[color=fff79a]"The p-path, it loops around a large body of water. Most incidents occur around lakes and streams so it should be the first place we check thoroughly, barring anything abnormal along the trail leading up. We should stick in a line with Kenji leading, Suzaku-san pulls up the rear, with me in the middle. Can either of you swim well?"[/color]

[color=0072bc]"I can swim pretty well. And my wings can be used for propulsion, if need be,"[/color] said Suzaku, looking a little proud of himself for this fact. [color=0072bc]"They're not physical, so they don't get all wet and useless- they can be used in just about any environment."[/color]

[color=39b54a]"Oh, thankz!"[/color] Kenji's eyes themselves looked like they were about to absorb the food Kaito had on him. He couldn't believe someone had something so tasty on them without him noticing until now. His antennae moved themselves to thoroughly probe each bite of rice Kenji took. He probably looked most like a bug when he was eating but couldn't help himself while he was hungry. He would apologize later for his mutation, but there were more pressing matters to think about first. The path they had chosen was circling a lake. He just knew that their rescue dummies would be a water rescue scenario. He had to break the news to his team somehow. He took one big swig of water, nearly emptying the whole bottle in one go, he felt much better now.

[color=39b54a]"Actually, about that."[/color] Kenji said shortly after swallowing his last remaining food. [color=39b54a]"I can't zzzwim at all. My exoskeleton has no bouyanzy. I zzink like a rock. I uhh don't go near deep water a lot becauze of that."[/color]

[color=fff79a]"You'll.. uhh.."[/color] Kaito sat cross armed in thought, trying to think of a solution. [color=fff79a]"I got it! Kenji-san, we need to get a big rope before we go. Even if we can get a big log. You can pull me back to shore quickly."[/color]

Suzaku nodded at the plan, wincing with sympathy at Kenji's buoyancy issue, or lack thereof. He pondered for a moment. [color=fff79a]"If this is anything like the Entrance Exam, the rescue won't be the only thing we'll be dealing with. One of us should be on the defense, in case anyone or anything tries to come for us while you and I are performing the rescue operations, Kaito. Since Kenji can't swim, it's only logical that he perform the role."[/color]

He looked at Kaito, eyes curious. [color=0072bc]"Now, if you don't mind, before we go on, I'd like some specifics on your Quirk, Kaito. How long does it last, how many can you boost at once, that sort of thing."[/color]

[color=fff79a]"About.. 15 minutes per use. As long as I can keep playing uninterrupted I can get a double boost chained on you both the entire time, but.. multiple uses in short order leaves you exhausted. Kenji had two hits of power chord by the time we were done the displays. You could probably get 3 boosts in a row before you can't move so I'll be saving it. Situational usage only."[/color]

Suzaku pondered this information- it was a damned useful Quirk, to be sure, if a little limited. [color=0072bc]"Hm. I see. Can you use your Quirk on yourself, perchance?"[/color]

[color=fff79a]"Sorry but.. no. It only works on people I touch."[/color] Kaito was scratching his masked chin as he considered Suzakus winged quirk. If Kenji lead the way and took point, and any subsequent threats that entailed, Suzaku would be perfect for a boosted retrieval of the dummies in question. Kaito, however, was basically just an ordinary person along for the ride. His usefulness was as a booster or look out at best.

Kenji listened quietly while the other two boys did all of the planning for him, looking quite impressed and admittedly nervous at the same time. So, like he always pictured, he would lead the group without actually [i]leading[/i] the group. It made sense, even to him, for the bulkiest guy to take up the defenses and support the faster heroes in their rescue op. He only hoped that he could truly do this important role up to their expectations. 

His antennae continued to probe the area on their own, not that they could pick up much in a big open area like this. Still he could catch a few whifs of the other students depending on how... assertive their smell was. 

[color=0072bc]"So, we're decided, then? Does anyone have any objections or other concerns? I'd like us to be as prepared as possible for this scenario."[/color]

The explosion in the distance and the subsequent fire had Kaito on his feet in an instant, no doubt the others following suit. The test had begun. Based on the direction of the explosion and the red on the sky, their path was close to a fire. The announcement that whoever solved the problem would automatically pass was an interesting concept. Initially he thought that meant they just had to put out the fires but that would be next to impossible without equipment. 

[color=fff79a]"Lets get a move on!"[/color] *Kaitos eyes were the only indication he was smiling. There was a reckless look to them. [color=fff79a]"If we're lucky, we can take down whatever caused that roar while we're at it."[/color]