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[shadow_bum]

[at one of the entrances to the underground labs, a ninja slowly stumbles into the afternoon sunlight, blinking and covering his eyes for a minute. He stands there swaying and looking around, his clothes are filthy, browned with dried blood in a few places, and his expression is wary. He seems to be waiting for something, some other shoe to drop,

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Shikamaru... What happened?

[shadow_bum]

[glancing at him... okay... there's more than one at a time... either this is a new trick, or it's real... ffffuuuuuuuuck how do you tell the difference?

[screwfate]

*something is very wrong here*

...Shikamaru...?

[shadow_bum]

[eyes flashing between people as he backs away a little -- his hands sliding into position before him]

[screwfate]

*keeping his distance*

...You are not well.

[shadow_bum]

... I'm fine.

[screwfate]

That is demonstrably not true.

[shadow_bum]

Just leave me alone, Hyuuga.

[screwfate]

*arches an eyebrow*

Is that what you want?

[shadow_bum]

Yes.

[screwfate]

*watches, studying for a moment*

[shadow_bum]

[there's definitely a lot wrong with him besides even the obvious. he's holding himself carefully despite the defensive stance]

[screwfate]

*crosses his arms and bows his head*

You need help.

[shadow_bum]

I'll get it elsewhere.

[screwfate]

You don't trust me.

[shadow_bum]

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