Meeting with the Devil (7520)

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Izuku relaxed on the bed in his small, but functional room, back in his mother's facility, looking over the files of Shoto Todoroki's incarceration... and All For One, or 7520, as we was known here. The small room suited him fine, he didn't have many possessions, and it was just for him alone... although it did get a little cramped with an... additional occupant. Eve had decided to make this her place as well, as the brunette lay next to him. She was tired from the day's previous events, and so was already snoozing gently, leaning into his shoulder. In a sense, this was surreal, going from hated to... loved. Whatever their relationship was, it was certainly more than a friendship. As he continued to read, she whispered quietly, and Izuku did his best to drone it out. After all... her dreams were pretty... wild. Yeah, that's the word. Wild. With him. His inability to fathom a romantic relationship aside... that was a whole level of stuff he just did not want to think of right now. Continuing to look over the picture of AFO, he wondered, especially considering his theory on who 7520 was to him... Is this really what he looks like now? So... mangled and ruined? As he pondered the implications of it all... that was then that a new file was delivered to Izuku's secure inbox. It was related to 7520, so, that meant it was relevant to his current interest. Opening it, he reviewed the interview transcript. Having no need to listen to the audio, he simply looked over at what was said. Frowning, he had assumed that 7520 had a plan for Tomura to follow... but it turned out that they would be on a wild goose chase for a while. Something that would be a nuisance for both the Foundation and heroes... although, since this didn't really involve anything truly anomalous save the nomu doctor, they really could just leave it to the law. The last part though, that was concerning... the former villain wanted to meet him. Deactivating the tablet, he set it on the alcove in the wall, as he willed himself to sleep. I guess I have to meet him.





The next morning, Izuku and Eve reported to Isa's office. Once inside, Izuku gave his opinion on the matter of last night's email. Cautious with his opinion, he stated: "Mom, about the files you forwarded to me... I think I will have to eventually. Just so I can put any doubts to rest."
She nodded, knowing what exactly was being referenced, even if Eve was a little confused due to not actually saying it directly. "I assumed so. No luck with the spy?"
He shrugged. Shoto was certainly just as stubborn as before. Now he has virtually no reason to help him. "None. He wasn't given any extra information, and never knew about the Nomu until the USJ incident. At least, that's what he says."

The tall, intelligent blonde responded, "I'll speak with him one more time... I assume you'd like Eve for support?" That made the blue eyed girl look towards him, concerned, but he gripped her hand tighter in response.

Izuku nodded this time. "If you wouldn't mind."

Isa smiled, "Of course not. After all, she is your subordinate... I know you'll need it. Just... be careful and don't let your emotions get the better of you. 7520 has practiced manipulation for centuries, and isn't someone to take lightly. Same for you, Eve."

The brunette nodded, determined and now knowing what the goal was... and together, they both left her office. The door sealed shut, and Isa remained seated. Concern lined her mind... about him meeting such a... controversial figure, especially under recent circumstances. Sighing, she took her glasses off, and rubbed the bridge of her nose, before watching as the two made their way to the nearest gate. 






It took a couple hours... but when Izuku arrived, he was escorted  through the facility. If the guards had questions... well, they kept them to themselves. No questions asked, despite their doubtful glances. As they walked, the warden told the greenette, "I heard you'd arrive today. Just keep half a foot away from the glass... and we'll be alright. He can't move or use a quirk without being immediately put down. All he can do is talk."
With a single nod, while not looking at the man, he whispered to him, "Thank you. That's all he needs to do."
The man nodded. They had reached a hall. It led to a single door, warnings clear on them just who was in it. "He's at the end. I'll wait in the security room."

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