[She winces a bit at the reprimand, looking down and immediately clamming up instead. It's not that she meant to purposefully lie like that, it's just a kneejerk reaction. Grin and bear it, endure quietly, don't burden others...those are all part of her society's norm. Besides, this most certainly wasn't the worst thing Ochako's gone through - she's been bruised up and beaten way worse, but this...this feels like a total mark on her pride completely.
She couldn't do anything, relied on her quirk when that wasn't the point, and let her fears stop her from acting. If this were a real scenario where she had to help someone... Ochako bites he lower lip, frustrated and angry with herself, but she doesn't say anything. Doesn't say anything and simply nods her head. She can usually handle stress. She can usually be fearless. But this was a step above what she would rank herself at, and it shows. Too much pressure, too much stress, not enough time to think and plan. Raw power is nice and all, but it's not an optimal strategy all the time. Not everyone can do it. Ochako knows her limits - she's not strong in terms of raw power, but she's smart, swift, and creative. And yes Sayo nail it in:
Cleverness just isn't what this was supposed to be about.]
no subject
She couldn't do anything, relied on her quirk when that wasn't the point, and let her fears stop her from acting. If this were a real scenario where she had to help someone... Ochako bites he lower lip, frustrated and angry with herself, but she doesn't say anything. Doesn't say anything and simply nods her head. She can usually handle stress. She can usually be fearless. But this was a step above what she would rank herself at, and it shows. Too much pressure, too much stress, not enough time to think and plan. Raw power is nice and all, but it's not an optimal strategy all the time. Not everyone can do it. Ochako knows her limits - she's not strong in terms of raw power, but she's smart, swift, and creative. And yes Sayo nail it in:
Cleverness just isn't what this was supposed to be about.]
...I was going to fail no matter what, then.