[ Allen's usual rounds are familiar to him. It's what a regular hero patrol would look like. Walking the streets, keeping watch, speaking to the public, asking if they should be on the lookout for anything. It's how they gather information while building trust and rapport with everyday citizens. Heroes with less notable quirks rise in popularity for their charm, proving that you don't need a flashy quirk to make someone feel safe. All it takes is a personable approach. Shouto, much like his father, isn't really personable. He engages with the public, but he lacks that 'charisma' that makes heroes like Kirishima stand out. A day after accompanying him on his 'patrols,' Shouto realizes, fairly quickly, that Allen has that ability too.
He understands the complexity of what he's doing since its standard practice for heroes, but it's the how that leaves him staring from afar, quietly awed by his abilities. During these exchanges, he's usually quiet. If it seems their conversations are heading to a more intimate talk, he gives them space and finds something to occupy his time. Usually, by engaging someone else, and asking them the standard questions. Have you seen any suspicious activity recently? There's no nuisance, no small chatter. He's blunt and to the point, likely why his conversations usually end pretty quickly. He doesn't know how to 'engage' or how to make someone feel heard other than asking them. It's a weakness that's been pointed out to him by his teachers several times and one he'll likely never be able to entirely circumvent. It's just not in his personality.
If Allen takes a little longer, he takes a nap, and catches up on sleep. He's taken up double-duty with the Hunters after blowing them off for a week without a word. So, he's a little more tired than usual. The extra naps help, and they benefit from being short enough not to stir up nightmares. ]
You're good at it.[ Almost as proof, his mouth pulls up in a faint smile. ] You looked like you were having fun.
[ Which is why he left, like he did with all the other times Allen engaged with others more directly, giving him time to speak to their hearts and allowing them that time, uninterrupted or observed.
As for the question, he nods immediately, sure in response. ]
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He understands the complexity of what he's doing since its standard practice for heroes, but it's the how that leaves him staring from afar, quietly awed by his abilities. During these exchanges, he's usually quiet. If it seems their conversations are heading to a more intimate talk, he gives them space and finds something to occupy his time. Usually, by engaging someone else, and asking them the standard questions. Have you seen any suspicious activity recently? There's no nuisance, no small chatter. He's blunt and to the point, likely why his conversations usually end pretty quickly. He doesn't know how to 'engage' or how to make someone feel heard other than asking them. It's a weakness that's been pointed out to him by his teachers several times and one he'll likely never be able to entirely circumvent. It's just not in his personality.
If Allen takes a little longer, he takes a nap, and catches up on sleep. He's taken up double-duty with the Hunters after blowing them off for a week without a word. So, he's a little more tired than usual. The extra naps help, and they benefit from being short enough not to stir up nightmares. ]
You're good at it.[ Almost as proof, his mouth pulls up in a faint smile. ] You looked like you were having fun.
[ Which is why he left, like he did with all the other times Allen engaged with others more directly, giving him time to speak to their hearts and allowing them that time, uninterrupted or observed.
As for the question, he nods immediately, sure in response. ]
I slept a lot.