Day 35: Bus 2 (Return Trip)

[tsunagari]

Sai leaned his head woozily against the cool glass of the bus window. Helping out his fellow ninja had been a failed effort thus far, and he didn't have any idea how Naruto had been able to put up with that friend of his for so long. If he was asked to lead Sasuke around in the future, unless they came to terms with their differences before then

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[whiny_egomaniac]

"You're right," Starscream responded smugly. "Having others around always DID make my projects progress far easier in my world than when I attempted them on my own. I may well have to take advantage of others' eagerness to explore this place at night...we could benefit each other, of course, and the division of labor provided, if not by the alchemists then by anyone else willing to leave this place, could see our weapons created in less than a quartex."

All words, flesh-creature, Starscream thought quietly, standing as the bus came to its halt before the large gates of the institute. Of course I'll be taking advantage of you humans...you've proved yourselves so useful to me in various other times and worlds...once I have what I need, your own petty desires will be worthless to me. He turned to Usopp when he spoke of a 'meeting' with other flesh-creatures about 'shopping lists' to...did he hear correctly? 'Support' other clubs? Starscream is no supporter, no lackey...not anymore. But maintain the charade a little longer...exploit them as long as you can.

"I agree with your plan, Captain," he said, a slight touch of patronage in his voice, "but don't be so hesitant to make a name for yourself. For while community input may well help to provide strength to our projects, a strong leader is practically essential to the overall sustenance of those projects. At any rate, I look forward to the meeting. I'll focus my attention tonight on schematics for the weapon I had in mind; perhaps I'll demonstrate my ideas tomorrow to the group." At that, he nodded slightly, then slowly made his way to the exit.