Intentional, Infectional

First Journey's Step

Today marked a special day for Beirah, one that Shino, Ryuko, Tomoko, and Yawara all got up bright and early to help her with. Kota was fast asleep still, made extra sure by giving him a nice filling meal the day before so he would be out like a light.

That important thing is...

"Your first Hero patrol!" Tomoko posed dramatically, the rest of the Pussycats clapping at her theatrics.

Beirah was standing opposite the group, staring on with her dull gaze as usual for her, even if there was a hint of amusement with the subtle raise of her eye. She turned away from them, looking out to the forests around their home base.

"How will Patrols end up working here?"

"About the same as you would expect anywhere else really." Shino raised her hand, a finger going up at each word. "Walking, scouting, talking to Hikers, the works really."

"I am not entirely suited for patrols."

"Whaaat? Of course you are!"

"I am likely to be seen as a Villain."

...

Ryuko scratched her head. "Okay, that's a good point..."

"I got it!" Yawara raised a finger. "Why not have your first patrol be in a more populated area? Head to a bigger city and have your first patrol around to meet the locals and let yourself get out there!"

"A good idea, but I still need a Hero name beforehand."

Tomoko immediately pulled out a list, with comically large reading glasses. "Not to worry! I got a bunch of them lined up here!"

She cleared her throat. "Wasp?"

"Not accurate."

"Stinger?"

"Merely a small time weapon. Negative."

"Witch Doctor?"

"Negative, for many reasons."

"Birman?"

"Cat breed names are your gimmick."

"Hmm...yeah, I got nothing now." She crumpled the paper, keeping it in her pocket for now cause Heroes never litter.

They all continued trying to figure out a name for Beirah, the girl herself going through some options in her head. After a few minutes of the Pussycats and her brainstorming, Beirah clapped her hands, getting their attention.

"Did you think of one?"

"I did."

"Well?"

Beirah's Thrusters hummed to life, her stance squaring up so she could stand tall and powerful as she spoke. "Plaguebringer."
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"W-Woah! You're flying a little too fast for my taste!

"We are a few meters above the ground and flying at eight kilometers per hour, you're fine."

Since they were going to do Beirah's first patrol in the city, and also due to how heavy she was, the Pussycats opted to use her as the method of transportation for that day. Yawara and Shino were both held by her legs, while Ryuko and Tomoko were both held around the waist in her arms.

Ryuko though, was somewhat freaking out over being suspended above the ground without a harness. "Can't you be a little safer then?!"

"I am. The two on my legs are forced to hold with their own strength, so I must be cautious."