[ooc: written a few days before Tsurude returns from the jounin exam.]
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I just got a letter from Takanobu. Much as I would like to stay in Konoha until Asuka awakens, I am unfortunately needed at home. I've been gone almost a year, and that which has been delayed there cannot be delayed any longer. I can just see the mountains of paperwork.
I've got some letters and messages to write before I leave. Asuka, Rin, Kureno... Konohako, Kiba, Hoshino...
I know they'll be all right. Asuka had BETTER be all right. I'll miss them all terribly, though.
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