[ She's seen this man before, in someone else's dreams. Now he's seen hers. At night, when these sort of questions occur, it is easy to wonder if he only exists in dreams at all.
Default response to discomfort: disrespect. ]
If you're such a god, why do you need me to tell you? You know, if I knew anyway.
[She has a sudden, crystal clear mental picture of herself taking the communications device away from Nagato.
And from Madara, while she's at it.
She addresses the person they are speaking to. Though what they hope to accomplish... She sighs, shakes her head. She sees the spiral leaf embossed at the kunoichi's brow.]
[ He begins, very patiently. Completely unreadable. ]
You said that your goal is peace. If that's the case, why would you want to try and start war? We all have a second chance at living a peaceful life here.
[Prickled and irritated, but does not show it yet. She addresses him with the straight-forward calm trained into her. They might as well be meeting on a battlefield.]
Hatake, of Konoha.
[She says the village name with the tinest inflection of disgust.]
[ Kakashi hears the animosity in her voice. Understands it. But he does not return it with his own. Instead, he opts for diplomacy, or attempts to. Instigating the fight is not going to make their relations any better.
He knows this, and so cants his head slightly. It can even be considered a bow of sorts. ]
I am sorry you feel that way, Konan-san.
[ He says this quietly, the language he uses is polite. ]
I understand your country has been through great turmoil, and the things Konoha has done in the past to you and yours has been great. But we have no intention of continuing to fight wars here in this world...
[ There's a bit of a pause here as he draws in a breath. ]
So one of Orochimaru's projects is here?
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I think I've encountered your file before. Where is the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki?
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...Who the hell are you?
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[ She's seen this man before, in someone else's dreams. Now he's seen hers. At night, when these sort of questions occur, it is easy to wonder if he only exists in dreams at all.
Default response to discomfort: disrespect. ]
If you're such a god, why do you need me to tell you? You know, if I knew anyway.
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And the answer is so that I won't kill you.
Orochimaru worked for me, you know. He taught me a number of his secrets. I can make you re-visit these experiences.
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But Kakashi's right. Have some dignity, Anko. She smiles brightly. ]
But, see, he taught me a number of his secrets, too.
And the thing about re-visiting experiences? If you're re-visting, it means you already visited once. And survived.
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And from Madara, while she's at it.
She addresses the person they are speaking to. Though what they hope to accomplish... She sighs, shakes her head. She sees the spiral leaf embossed at the kunoichi's brow.]
It doesn't concern you, Konoha-nin.
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Good. I'm going back to bed.
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..whatever he was doing, grabbing random people on the street, calling strangers. Causing trouble. But the kunoichi's attitude rankles her.]
It's in your best interests to stay away from us.
[Assesses the girl with detachment. She is young. Rude. Probably undisciplined.]
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If you stay away from us, we will be happy to stay away from you.
[ His voice is measured and calm. The language he uses is considerably polite, given his... history with Pain. ]
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What are you talking to her for?
You can't deceive Konan with your wiles.
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[ He begins, very patiently. Completely unreadable. ]
You said that your goal is peace. If that's the case, why would you want to try and start war? We all have a second chance at living a peaceful life here.
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Hatake, of Konoha.
[She says the village name with the tinest inflection of disgust.]
You're a hypocrite, like the rest of them.
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He knows this, and so cants his head slightly. It can even be considered a bow of sorts. ]
I am sorry you feel that way, Konan-san.
[ He says this quietly, the language he uses is polite. ]
I understand your country has been through great turmoil, and the things Konoha has done in the past to you and yours has been great. But we have no intention of continuing to fight wars here in this world...
[ There's a bit of a pause here as he draws in a breath. ]
Haven't we all fought enough already?
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She's swayed by politeness, kindness. She's not used to it anymore. But she doesn't forget who he is.
What he is, really. She shakes her head, frowning.]
Would you adopt this diplomacy if Akatsuki were not in a position to harm you? Your words are hollow when you only save them for the powerful.
[She looks him in his single eye.]
Your country has destroyed mine. And your solution is that we lay down our arms and forget that it happened...?
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