Lucky Number 7

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Seputemu stood in a rather plain room. Nothing decorated the brick foundations and there was no furniture. Concrete bore the giant's weight as he waited, staring at a large TV. A single fluorescent bulb hummed as it illuminated the space. The early stages of Seputemu's new life began in similar rooms. Instead of brick, was steel. There was no screen, only a window where shadows watched him.

Stain was in a nearby room as multiple muffled voices moved around the basement establishment. Shigaraki's was the most notable as he sounded calm but with a tinge of nervousness. The young man was speaking to the Hero Killer trying to act as though the monster wasn't only a few rooms away.

Soon enough, the screen flickered to life in front of him. It showed Seputemu standing in the room, the portholes still a dim red. Then the image shrunk into the corner with the words 'Sound Only' appearing. Seputemu took a step, closing the distance between him and the purple text.

"Seputemu..." A voice called. "A pleasure to make your acquaintance."

Silence dominated the room as the behemoth stared into the camera.

"Not one for chitchat? That's a shame. I'll get down to business. You've been very busy and I commend your strength. There are very few who can contend with All Might in that regard after all. However, it has become apparent that you are not a regular individual." 

"But, you are not alone. I possess a great deal of strength and abilities like you, although in greater numbers. Only a few weeks ago, you intruded on our attack at USJ and fought against our forces. There is no doubt that you would've triumphed over the Nomu eventually, but if you would be willing to join us then you and your superiors wouldn't have to worry about fighting the League."

All for One's voice was sweetened honey. Too sweet. Seputemu closed the gap further, a sound akin to a growl echoing inside the helmet. Despite the lack of verbal words, All For One got the message.

"I did not mean to offend, Seputemu. I only offer a hand of amity. We don't need to combat one another to reach our goals. Someone worthy of changing the world would have a rightful place by my side." Seputemu compared it to the speech he got from the wolfish sheep. Except this time he's at least being complimented, albeit backhandedly. 

The Symbol of Evil did his best to gain information visually. While he had pictures and clips of Seputemu from his now-dead associates, it was nothing compared to what he was seeing now. The HD camera and monitor allowed far more detail to be noticed, especially since the giant was so close.

"While I would prefer a partnership," All for One continued. "I understand if you wish to continue on your own. However, at the minimum, we don't have to get in each other's way." Sounds of a scuffle from the bar area caused Seputemu to look in that direction.

"Stain seems to be at his limit for this interaction. I'll assume the same for you." The villain looked back toward the screen, "On our next chance of meeting, I hope it will be in person."

Seputemu grabbed onto the TV's frame, the image of himself distorting from the giant's grasp. Then it turned to static as the screen cracked and the camera crumbled. Half of the screen remained on, glitching as it attempted to continue showing the now-hazy words. The behemoth marched himself out of the room and found the bar. Immediately three pairs of eyes met the helmet's gaze. Shigaraki and Kurogiri eyed him warily.