VILLAINOUS Encounter with Dabi! (Patreon)

The streets aren't so safe, when you're stalked by a villain. 

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Script: Wind blows as pedestrians and cars congest the bustling, snowy city. Rather than taking the chance of crashing in a taxi, you decide to walk home. For a while, though, you can't seem to shake the feeling that someone is following you.

Awkwardly, you make your way across the street, and then into a back alley. The steady steps draw closer, consistent in rhythm, and never too far away from yours. You quickly duck into another alley, the sound of your heart pounding in your eardrums..

Then, the footsteps suddenly stop, and you skid to a halt.

The slam from a dumpster's lid deters your focus; shortly after, you find yourself pinned to a building. While cold brick bites at your cheek, an even colder laugh is heard behind you as a familiar voice tempts your ear.

Dabi: Did I startle you? Poor thing, you're shaking.. Perhaps you're just cold. If that's the case, then I can easily take care of it.

For a Novice, you have a decent sense of awareness. In fact, I'd say you've been aware of my presence for quite a few blocks, haven't you? Honestly, I have been following you for a while now, observing you..

You try to push him away, but the villain suddenly presents a deep blue flame in his hand, abruptly ending your attempt to flee.

Dabi: Ah-ah-aah... Where do you think you're going, fresh meat? It'd be such a shame to tarnish the first snowfall of the year with your vile ashes. Your blood, however, might make things more.. festive.

Besides, you're not ready to die right away, are you?

Well..?

He spins you around, entrancing you with his eyes.

You realize who the man is right away.

With your phone still in hand, you quickly press a few buttons, only to have the device snatched away and set ablaze.

Dabi: [Gravely] I asked you a question; it would be wise not to ignore me..

Oh, of course not. That wasn't hard, right?

Mmm, the fear emanating from your eyes, and the way your lips quiver like that..

[Chortles]  It's quite alluring.. I may have to get an even closer look..

But, there's a reason why I've been following you. I notice your quirk is rare, and unlike anything I've ever seen. That's saying a lot..

These frauds don't deserve a power like yours, let alone one to take advantage of. But...

[In their ear]  I'd make sure you're well taken care of. You'd be free to lead almost anyone you desire, or dispose of them as you see fit.. And I'd make sure that they wouldn't do a damn thing about it.

Oh, I'm a monster that preys on the innocent?*Tch* That's a sharp tongue you have there.. [Pushes against the wall ]  I really think it needs to be adjusted..

I'm so sick of hearing punks like you spout off like you can get away with whatever the hell you want, so you can run off like a dog with your tail between your legs. It's all just one big game; these so-called "Heroes" are just pawns in play...

The bigger the impact, the bigger the profit, right..? The need to be the center of attention, the fake smiles and false hope they distill into anyone who feeds into it..  It all makes me sick..

[Growls]  So, you tell me, who's really preying on who?

[laughs]  Whaat, are you nervous?

Where did that snarky little mouth of yours go?

Don't tell me you're scared of me now... Or maaybe you're reconsidering your place..?

A grin spreads across his lips as he leans his face in, so close to yours.

Dabi: What do I mean? Exactly as I said, Novice..

You can give up this fasçade of a "Hero", and join a group you can be yourself around. There is no judgement, or any requirement to be what everyone "expects" you to be.

You could change the order of this world.

All you have to do... is obey me.

His gaze is empty, but burns with dominance. Before any more words can be exchanged, police sirens blare through the streets, flashing lights approaching quickly.

Unexpectedly, he plants a kiss on your lips.

Dabi:  So that's your decision. Too bad... I guess you really are ready to die. [Sinister laughter]

The villain's final words cause you to react, striking through his face. But then, right before your very eyes, you see the man - the once tangible being holding your life in his hands, melt away into a pile of lifeless goo.

Fists clenched, you stare at the ground in disbelief..

Officer 1: Hey! Over here, I found the student!

Officer 2: Any sign of the attacker??

[ Fade out to police cars parking, officers approaching and questioning the listener.]