Heroes are people too

[sponsorigami]

[ It's a pleasant day in Stern Bild, and Ivan found himself with a bit of free time. Rather than spending it indoors like he might normally do, he decides to take a walk. The weather is nice and the fresh air (well, as fresh of air as one can get in a three stage metropolis) could do him some good. Even if he does his heroics outdoors, he doesn't get a chance to stop and smell the roses when on duty.

So, with his hands in his jacket pockets, Ivan meanders about and looks at the different store fronts as he passes.

Little does he know that he'll be crossing paths with someone real soon. ]

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[sugoooi]

[ Very, very soon. And not because Sam has planned it or anything! But it's the first Wednesday of the month which means new comics and a heavy dent in his allowance, but as far as Sam's concerned every penny is absolutely worth it and he's all beams as he walks ahead with bright eyes--he'll have hours of reading ahead of him tonight. That, and there'll be a new episode of his favourite show on later. Maybe even some Hero TV!

Though speaking of... ]

...! Hey! Ori--Ivan! Heyyy! [ Sam's spotted him among the crowd and after everything he's done for him, there's no way Sam isn't going to wave a big hand at him and run over all smiles and excitement. It's rare to see a hero just wandering around after all! ]

[sponsorigami]

[ Ivan stops his walk instantly at the start of "Ori-", then relaxes when he hears "-Ivan" and begins walking again. Three steps later, he stops again and looks around confused. He's not used to being called his real name. Who calls him that?

Thankfully, it's a lot easier to understand when he spots Sam waving at him and coming over. He waves timidly back. ]

H-Hello, Sam.

[sugoooi]

[ Only his biggest fan, that's who. He's all bright and cheerful when he makes it over, a large smile plastered across his face. ]

Hey! How're you?? I haven't seen you in a while--is this your day off??

[sponsorigami]

Not exactly a day off, but I don't have anything I need to do today unless I get call. So, I guess I'm doing well.

[ It feels so strange to talk about this to someone outside of Hero TV, but given that he's already slipped up his identity and job, Ivan can do such a thing. ]

What about you? Are you off today?