[He wipes away tears again but with a little more determination and his shoulders have stopped shaking so much. He knows heroes are human like everyone else. Heck, the hero who looked up to most, who he thought was impossibly strong, had been reduced to a frail old man, unable to fight anymore and forced to retire. But he'd always put on a strong face and Izuku couldn't help but wish he always had a strong face too instead of being a huge crybaby.
Still, what Hank said made sense. If he was going to cry, cry now, when it's safe. Don't let it come to haunt you when you least expect it.]
When Hank smiles, he manages to give a watery one back. Then he looks down, sniffles, and mumbles shyly]
I'm sorry I bothered you. But... I'm glad I talked to you.
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[He wipes away tears again but with a little more determination and his shoulders have stopped shaking so much. He knows heroes are human like everyone else. Heck, the hero who looked up to most, who he thought was impossibly strong, had been reduced to a frail old man, unable to fight anymore and forced to retire. But he'd always put on a strong face and Izuku couldn't help but wish he always had a strong face too instead of being a huge crybaby.
Still, what Hank said made sense. If he was going to cry, cry now, when it's safe. Don't let it come to haunt you when you least expect it.]
When Hank smiles, he manages to give a watery one back. Then he looks down, sniffles, and mumbles shyly]
I'm sorry I bothered you. But... I'm glad I talked to you.