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[On bad days, Hiro spent a lot of time on the other side of the room.

Today was one of those days. Even with his brother around again, there's months and months of leftover grief to deal with; months of build-up of hatred for Callaghan and guilt over that one time he'd slipped and turned Baymax into something he shouldn't have been. He hadn't told Tadashi about that yet. He was scared to. He was scared that maybe Callaghan was right and he really did have no respect for his brother or his memory.

Let's hope you grow up to be half the man he was. The man he is, right at the moment, thanks to Krei Tech of all things. Either way, that's a tall order to live up to.

So when he gets home he crawls onto his brother's bed and curls up with his stupid baseball cap and mopes. He tries not to think about it. But over and over the thoughts cycle through his head - half the man he was and no respect for his memory and all the rest of his guilt and doubts.

And he sorta falls asleep like that, eventually, still clutching Tadashi's hat in both hands.]

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[Tadashi sighs quietly, giving Hiro a reassuring squeeze and patting at that fluffy hair in what he hopes is a reassuring way. Hiro's always been a tough kid. Not always as tough as he tries to seem, though. He's still only fourteen, still so small in so many ways, and yet so grown up in others, and though he doesn't want to, Tadashi can't help but think about what things must've been like for his little brother. He can't even imagine how he would've coped had he been the one in Hiro's place. The thought of a life without Hiro in it... it's a nightmare.]

I never meant to leave in the first place. I'm sorry.

[Sometimes, Hiro isn't all that tough at all. He tries to act like it; fighting off tears, biting back complaints, shrugging and acting like it's no big deal. Even now, there's hardly any evidence to suggest he might be in a more vulnerable state than he tries to pretend.

Just a soft exhale.

Just a slight tremble of narrow shoulders, as he reaches up to thread his fingers in Tadashi's shirt and tug childishly, looking up at him.]

Promise me you'll take better care of yourself this time? Don't do anything crazy. [A beat.] Be a little more selfish, with your own safety.

Edited 2014-11-24 04:53 (UTC)

[That's both a good and bad thing about having a brother like Tadashi. Hiro doesn't have to result to dramatics to draw attention to his distress, because Tadashi can see it from a mile away. He's always been able to. That little sigh and light tugging might as well be screams from the rooftops.]

Well I can't promise I won't do anything "crazy". [The implied finger quotes are fairly obvious, tone just a little bit teasing, but only for a moment. He doesn't want Hiro to think he's not taking him seriously.] But I'm not going to leave you alone again if I can help it.

You're stuck with me, buddy.

[Hiro laughs softly, untangling his fingers from Tadashi's shirt and trying to act like it didn't happen at all. He backs up, giving his brother a little space, rubbing his arms awkwardly. But he smiles.]

I can deal with that. But I'm taking you to the vet to get microchipped, or something, so you can't wander off and get lost. [A beat.] Maybe you get some armor, too. Just in case.

[Smooth, Hiro. Smooth.]

Pretty sure that of the two of us, you're the one more likely to wander off and get into trouble, bonehead. [Tadashi attempts an offended expression (not even a human doctor? Really?), but he fails pretty hard at hiding his smile as he drops back into his chair.]

Trying to make me into a super hero, too? Or maybe you just want see me embarrass myself by wearing tights in public...

[Shush, Tadashi, like the pants you normally wear aren't already hella tight.]

Please, like you're not practically wearing tights in public already, Mr. Skinny Pants.

[He leans back against the bed, grinning a smug sort of grin, with just a warm undercurrent of gosh, I missed having stupid conversations like this. He doesn't feel as bad about falling asleep in his brother's bed as he might have.]

I mean...technically it's for protection, but if you really want tights, I could probably make arrangements...you want tights. Bulletproof tights? I could do that.

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Hey, there's nothing wrong with my pants.

[Pouting down at his own pants briefly, as if they've brought this sudden assault upon themselves. They're stylish, darn it... buuuut a smiling Hiro is what he wanted, so he lets that grievous insult go. For now.]

Oooh, no, I think I'll have to pass on tights, bulletproof or not.

Fine.

[You wanted smiling Hiro? You got it. Be careful what you wish for, Tadashi.]

Then you can have a kaiju suit like Fred's, instead.

[This is what he gets for trying to be a good big brother.

Holding up both hands as if trying to defend himself from the very idea.]

Nope way. I think I'm starting to regret beginning this conversation.

Okay then. What would you wear, given the chance?

[He's still smiling, but one eyebrow shoots up, genuine curiosity taking over.]

Because I'm serious. About the armor. Just in case you needed it, you know.

I've never really thought about it. Didn't think you'd want your nerdy big brother cramping your superhero style.

[Hmm. Tadashi's expression goes thoughtful for a bit. He's not really sure about the direction this discussion is going, but since he's thinking about it...]

Your armor is pretty cool. I don't know about the Hulk gloves, though.

Those Hulk gloves keep me from falling off Baymax at supersonic speeds, for your information. They're important.

[He folds his hands in his lap, all business. With a side dash of revenge.]

But I understand. I guess you'd rather have something more delicate and form-fitting. Like those pants you're wearing.

For you, maybe, but I don't think I'm going to be taking him for a spin any time soon.

[Ah, crap, Tadashi knows that look.]

My pants are not that tight. Or delicate.

Yeah, sure. Good luck trying to pull off any stunts in those. You'll wish you were wearing spandex.

Who said anything about pulling stunts?

[Does Tadashi look like a stunt-puller to you, bro? Aside from the occasional scooter jump and that running-into-burning-buildings trick he does.]

It could happen. Does happen.

[Saving puppies from burning buildings and stopping runaway street cars is no high heels or tight pants affair, though Honey manages the platform shoes better than you'd think on the go.]

Take a spin around town with us sometime. You'll see.

[A somewhat subtle HEY BIG BRO COME SEE WHAT I DID WHILE YOU WERE DEAD AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK.]

[That's because Honey was a real superhero before Big Hero 6. You'd have to be to move in heels like that.]

Will I fit into your Hulk gloves?

[Raising both hands and waggling his fingers at Hiro. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't at least a little interested in some of those interesting upgrades.]

[Uh

Okay wait give him a sec he's looking over his hands and contemplating that seriously. And then looking at Tadashi's hands. And then looking at Tadashi.]

Fitting into the gloves is one thing. Fitting to the magnetic ports on Baymax's armor is...complicated.

[UR TOO TALL]

You might have to let Baymax carry you.

[No, UR TOO SHORT.

Do you see this face, Hiro? The well-used "you can't be serious" face.]

... That doesn't sound very safe.

[And this is the deliberately, smugly oblivious face used in response.]

It's totally safe! Those are industrial grade electromagnets. I'm not gonna fall off.

I meant being carried without the aid of industrial grade magnets while flying at supersonic speeds.

[Nah, was that what you meant? He had no idea.]

You don't have to worry about that! Baymax is a good healthcare companion. He hasn't dropped anybody yet.

[You little shit.]

Forgive me if I'm wary. It's not exactly what he was designed for.

Tadashi, come on!

[He tackles the arm of his brother's chair, pouting violently. Don't crush his hopes and dreams, dude.]

We'll make you like...one of those dumb baby slings, but bigger! But you have to do it. Seriously.

[Aw, dude. Dude, not that face. That's not even fair.

Tadashi just stares at Hiro for a few seconds, fighting an eternal battle. Flying without proper safety harnesses in place sounds like a terrible idea, but it's Hiro and Baymax...

... and soon he's sighing, slumping in his seat.]

I don't need a baby sling.

[You win this one, Hiro.]

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