Luigi sat back calmly in the Hero Association's monitor room, keeping an eye out for Danger Alerts throughout the cities under the HA's protection. As one of the few heroes who could easily dispatch to anywhere in any of the cities - a supply of warp flutes Rosalina had dropped off for him, along with a few other power ups in case of emergency, allowed for that - he was one of the most versatile resources available. As such, they'd decided the best way to familiarize him with the functions and layouts of all the cities at once was to place him on monitor duty. It was rather easy for him, and being so far from any actual dangers that showed up made it easy for him to analyze it dispassionately. In between such reports, he was going through the files on active Heroes, so that he would know who was where, what they were capable of, and thus who was best to dispatch to deal with what threat. After all, if a monster could remotely manipulate fire it would be rather stupid to dispatch someone with plant affinity to deal with it when someone with water or cold based powers was available.

At least, that had been what he'd stated when he'd requested seeing the files on active Heroes. Truthfully, he'd only asked for access because he'd learned a bit more from Tatsumaki about her sister, beyond that their relationship was less than ideal. Specifically, he'd learned her name and Hero Rank. While that was enough to get her public bio, that hadn't given him answers to any of the questions he'd had. He'd thought it would be a simple matter to request more information, but his computer inquiry had immediately resulted in a text chat with higher ups in HR. His excuse was considered valid, and he was provided with everyone's files.

Spotting an alert, he calmly called up the local cameras. Some sort of generator monster discharging lightning in Z City. After checking a few details, he calmly sent the alert to his Sensei. He was looking to meet his heroic quota, after all, and it was practically on his doorstep.

Satisfied that the issue would be dealt with shortly, he turned back to files...only to frown as another alert arrived. A pure power monster, human sized and causing quite a bit of devastation in D City. And the nearest group of heroes…

Sending the alert, he opened up a chat window, dreading the conversation to come. It wasn't long before the chat request got a response.

GreenToT: Monitor duty so boring you just couldn't wait to talk to me, big guy?

Luigi managed a smile and a chuckle as he typed his response with one hand, still monitoring signals and the fight he'd just set in motion with the other.

Player2: I've managed to keep myself entertained. I just had an alert from a villain with unnaturally high physical power, so I had to find someone who could stop his fighting at range.

GreenToT: And you decided to let me know in chat rather than just a dispatch signal? Aren't you sweet. ;)

Player2: Actually...someone else was...closer…

He waited calmly, dreading the response that would come. While the relationship between sisters was rocky, Luigi had realized it was in part due to just how protective of Fubuki that Tatsumaki was, and how that was expressed. Being the one to send Fubuki into possible danger…

GreenToT: What threat level?

Player2: I'd say firmly Tiger. He seems to be focusing on one-on-one fights, with excess damage being collateral. Not enough to merit Demon.

GreenToT: Then she can handle herself, especially if he doesn't have anything but boosted strength.

Player2: Glad to hear that.

GreenToT: ...wait, did you think I'd be upset at you for sending my sister into battle?

Player2: ...maybe? ^^;

GreenToT: Silly goose. She's the top B Class Hero for a reason. She'd easily be high A Class if she took the promotion. I know how tough she is, and I'm not gonna bite your head off because you had her do her job.

Luigi chuckled ruefully to himself. In hindsight, his nervousness did seem a little-

GreenToT: Now if you hadn't told me you sent her and she got hurt, that would be a different story. How's she doing, anyway?

His rueful chuckles turned nervous. He wasn't scared of Tatsumaki, necessarily...but he did value the bond they developed and didn't want to skew that. It seemed he'd made the right choice.

Player2: Already beat him. She may not be on your level in power, but her skill's phenomenal.

GreenToT: Yeah, I'm really proud of her with that.

Player2: Have you thought about telling her?

GreenToT: …

Player2: D...did I overstep?

GreenToT: It's not that...it's...tough to explain…

Player2: I've got time, and I'm always ready to listen. More productive than reviewing the Hero combat profiles for the third time.

GreenToT: Which ones?

Player2: All of them.

GreenToT: You're kidding! O_O

Player2: I'm a fast reader.

Knowing it would take time for Tatsumaki to respond if she was up to discussing it, he turned his focus back to his monitors for alerts. Seeing there weren't any new ones that weren't already being attended to, he flicked the screen to hero profiles. He'd hesitated to look into biographies as that felt too much like prying, but psychological details - such as any phobias or significant traumas - did play a part in combat abilities and what threats Heroes could be sent against. A beep called his attention back to the chat.

GreenToT: I love my sister, I do, and I worry about her. She's nearly as headstrong as I am, though a bit stronger on the planning side. But...there are things in the world she won't be able to face down on her own, and she tends to rely a lot on others. I...I worry about what could happen if she faced something she couldn't handle, or...or if that trust was betrayed.

Player2: You worry you might lose her.

GreenToT: Or worse...yeah…

Player2: I know exactly what you mean.

GreenToT: ...yeah, I guess you would.

Player2: Does she know how you feel?

GreenToT: I...I don't know. Every time we meet up and try to talk, it ends up devolving into a major argument. I...can't remember the last time we had a civil discussion...or even just a pleasant interlude…

Luigi let that turn over in his mind for a time. He knew Tatsumaki had a temper, though he'd yet to be the subject of it. He imagined Fubuki would have one as well, and with the other issues he'd deduced they had it was easy to imagine how that would frequently lead to arguments. If only there was a way for them to talk without that happening, to say what they felt without egos or tempers getting in the way…

Player2: You could send her an E-mail?

GreenToT: Huh?

Player2: When you meet in person, you try to speak right away, but things get heated as you react to each other and what might just be sibling teasing escalates into frayed tempers and shouting?

GreenToT: ...yeah?

Player2: So send her a letter! ...electronically, anyway. That way you can look over what you're saying to her, make sure it only says what you want it to say to her, and she'll see the entire message before reacting to you.

GreenToT: That...that could work. I've...never really written a letter - even electronically - before…

Player2: I'll help you if you like.

GreenToT: ...thanks, I think I'll take you up on that. Can't be any more awkward than the rest of today's been.

Player2: Eh?

GreenToT: Just...had to ask someone for advice. It...didn't go like I'd expected it to.

Player2: Can I help?

GreenToT: NO!

Luigi pulled back from the screen in surprise. Why was she-

GreenToT: I mean...not on this. It's a...delicate issue.

Player2: Wha...oh! R-right…

He pulled his hat down over his head, not wanting to explain to anyone else in the monitor room what was making him blush so brightly.

GreenToT: Heh, you're blushing now, aren't you? I can tell. Bet you're adorable when you do.

Player2: Well I already know you are when you do.

GreenToT: !

A smile crossed his lips. He could picture her face now far too easily.