Krouse's smile twitches up at Deku's imminent rambling, holding up his hand to cut him off as politely as possible before they careen off into the realm of Kacchan. It's not that Krouse is opposed to hearing it, but he does have some words to get in edgewise first.
"I know I don't have to help you," Krouse agrees, tilting his head slightly in acknowledgment of the fact, "But we should, right? It's not like it's a big favour."
The second implicit request is easy enough to pick up on, and easy enough to answer. He's never helped anyone improve a second language before, but with the help of instant translation one earpiece away he can't imagine it would be too difficult. So:
"And if you want to practice your English on someone, I'm up for it." Delivered as casually as if he came up with the idea unprompted by the sheepish look. It's just extending that principle of helpfulness.
"Really doubt I could be a good training partner, though. Maybe you should put something up on the network. See if anyone else is in the same boat."
If Krouse knew a year ago that he'd be suggesting superheroes try teaming up, he'd have laughed. He keeps his bitter amusement private now. They'll put it together on their own, anyway. Heroes flock together. But there's a little opportunity for Krouse to get a touch of credit, and who knows when that might come in handy?
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"I know I don't have to help you," Krouse agrees, tilting his head slightly in acknowledgment of the fact, "But we should, right? It's not like it's a big favour."
The second implicit request is easy enough to pick up on, and easy enough to answer. He's never helped anyone improve a second language before, but with the help of instant translation one earpiece away he can't imagine it would be too difficult. So:
"And if you want to practice your English on someone, I'm up for it." Delivered as casually as if he came up with the idea unprompted by the sheepish look. It's just extending that principle of helpfulness.
"Really doubt I could be a good training partner, though. Maybe you should put something up on the network. See if anyone else is in the same boat."
If Krouse knew a year ago that he'd be suggesting superheroes try teaming up, he'd have laughed. He keeps his bitter amusement private now. They'll put it together on their own, anyway. Heroes flock together. But there's a little opportunity for Krouse to get a touch of credit, and who knows when that might come in handy?