What is a Quirk?

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Just in case you don't recognize the other two girls, Fuwa is one of the students we saw in a flashback to Aizawa's previous classes. She wasn't very important, just a quick glimpse. And Haneyama is Pop-Step from the Vigilantes manga. Just thought I'd mention it real quick.

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"AH!" Izuku let out a yelp as he fell backwards, brushing up against the dress of one of the servants.

"Oh, my Lord! I didn't know you were in here!" The woman bent down to help him back into a sitting position. Having gone to wake Eri for breakfast, she opened the door to her bedroom and out fell Izuku, who had spent the night against the door. "I'm so sorry!"

"That's quite alright, Uress," Izuku said, pulling himself to his feet. He looked over to see Eri still asleep on the makeshift bed on the floor. "Do we have a firmer mattress for her bed?" He asked before she could wake.

"I believe we can find something, yes. I'll arrange that today, my Lord."

"I'd appreciate it," He got down low next to Eri, gently shaking her shoulders. He could tell she was about to wake up in a cold sweat, shivering and freezing. "Please prepare a fire for Miss Eri. She's going to need some warmth. Oh and how about the other two girls? Are they okay?"

Uress bowed her head in affirmation. "It took awhile for Fuwa to fall asleep. Iyeri stayed in the room with her until she fell asleep at around midnight. Haneyama passed out instantly. She seems the least afraid. Both of them are on their way to breakfast right now. We even managed to secure some Ivory cuisine."

Izuku tilted his head in confusion before realizing the situation. Most Ivory were herbivores, just like how most Onyx were carnivores. They didn't stock food to even feed Ivory girls.

"Can't believe I forgot that... thank you, Uress," He said as Eri pulled herself up, rubbing at her eyes. Her body was wet and shaking. But otherwise she seemed okay.

"It is a true honor, my Lord," Uress responded, tears rolling down her face.

"Uhhhh... wow... they really do worship the NULL Lord, huh?" He thought as he retreated a couple of steps. That way Eri would have space when she woke up.

"Mmm?" Eri looked around in a daze, probably trying to remember everything that happened the past day.

"Eri, it's morning," Izuku said softly, trying to imitate the voice his mother used when waking him. "We've got breakfast ready if you're hungry." Her eyes shot open at that and she practically jumped out of the makeshift bed.

"Food?!" She then froze. "Uh... I-I'm sorry, Master!"

"Sorry? What for?" Izuku asked.

"I-I got too loud and excited..."

Izuku shrugged. "If food is what makes you happy then feel free to scream and shout. Life is difficult, so you gotta celebrate whatever makes you happy." She had her lips pursed shut but she was nodding enthusiastically despite her shivering. "Then let's go eat."

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"W-We get to eat at the table?" The three girls looked at the massive kitchen table as if it was made of solid gold.

"Absolutely," Inko said, warmly patting the girls' heads. "In this house, the only rule is treating others and objects with respect. Oh and don't leave the house without permission, it's dangerous without the ability to fly."

The sentence caused Izuku to consider something he never had. "Mom... this isn't your house, is it?" It sounded like a rude comment at first considering the context of what Inko just said, but thankfully she understood what her son was actually asking.

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