Event: Getting Reacquainted

[dr_pein]

Dressed in his usual doctor's attire of khaki pants and a polo shirt Pein was laying on his couch enjoying a rare quiet moment.  He was home alone, his day had been mostly organization and he didn't have to go into the hospital.  Life was giving him a reprieve during what he knew would be a hectic month, that and 'she' was coming.  Hearing his

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[ebon_earth]

Tsuchi didn’t put up a fight when Naruto “helped” her to Pein’s door, if only because spending an hour with a bleeding gash to her head has made her a bit unsure of her legs. She offered Pein a smirk that lacked its usual cockiness her clearing her throat some.

“What’s up, Doc?”

His reception was no warmer than she expected; he’d never been the hug and a ‘welcome back’ kinda guy, which was a part of what she liked about him. His bedside manner was shit, but he always gave it to her straight, and that was more valuable than any pain in the ass coddling.

“Hey, we didn’t get into a fight… We got into a brawl, get it right... And I’ll have you know I didn’t sstart it. Didn’t even choose the bar thiss time

[dr_pein]

"You look like you did the last time I saw you." Pein spoke calmly as he dabbed lightly at her temple with the gauze. Cleaning it as best he could before sighing.

"Come along you have glass in your hair and knowing your vanity you would kill me if I cut it unneccesarily. Put your head in the sink, Naruto put on some gloves and pick out the pieces surrounding the tissue. I intend on working on this lovely gash that probably ruined Naruto's car upholstery with your blood."

Waiting patiently for his dictates to be followed he waited for the smart remarks, when none were forthcoming. Pein studied Tsu for a moment. Then he said something that was sure to bring her vitrol, if this didn't do it he was checking her in for severe brain damage.

"Come on,sweetheart, let's get you to the sink so we can make sure no one did any permanent damage to that lovely physique of yours." Pein smile in a sweet manner, and Naruto's expression went from worried to helpless amusement and bearly contained mirth.

[ebon_earth]

The brunette smirked faintly.

“Good to know I’m sexy as ever…”

She showed no signs of discomfort at his attentions, craning her neck to give him the best access to the wound she could. When he mentioned that she had glass in her hair she shrugged, not particularly surprised by that fact.

“One of these days they need to sstart putting metal inside beer bottles. Make ‘em shhatterproof… Least make it so I can get em out of my skin with a good magnet…”

She didn’t mention that blood wasn’t too difficult to get out of leather; of all people, Pein would know that already. Instead she sat there, debating on how much this impromptu shower was gonna suck. Her eye twitched when Pein spoke again, scowling. Rather than hitting him, which she knew she was too tired to do effectively, see straightened up, leveling him with a look. After a moment, she smiled.

“Whatever you say, Devy…”

'You're lucky I need you to sew me up. Otherwise you would so be on your ass...'She pushed herself to her feet, casually aiming a half-assed elbow toward

[dr_pein]

Shaking his head at the moronic woman he felt his lips quirk in a smile, as he bent to work while Naruto began to gently get out the glass in her hair

[ebon_earth]

She leaned casually into the counter and turned her head, observing the pair at work. They were quite probably among the only people she would allow to see her in such a state, not terribly worried about her pride or appearing weak before them. They’d seen her at her best, and, admittedly, they’d seen hints of her at her worst, and she liked to think that she could say the same of them, so this was really little more than a walk in the park to them. Once Pein started on the wound at her back she shrugged, not surprised that the asshole that cut her hadn’t been particularly hygienic

[n_uzumaki]

Having his marching orders Naruto went to get Tsu's bag. He already knew that she was going to need her laptop bag and her carryon. Stopping at his car he winced at the bloodstains before shrugging. He wouldn't be driving this car for a bit. Pulling out his phone he texted Neji before picking up her gear. Letting Neji know that he was back in town now

[dr_pein]

Pein nodded in acknowledgement to Tsu's statement, "This way you can change once Naruto brings back your carryon and laptop bag. Knowing you and your general dislike of planes you planned for the possible loss of luggage." Leading the way into his living room, Pein motioned for her to take a seat

[curious_motive]

Even though he'd gotten the lock repaired on his door a while back-- and had installed both a second lock and a deadbolt for security and his own mental health while he was at it-- Kabuto still tended to end up at Pein's apartment more often than not. His Master hadn't discouraged this habit yet, so the blond assumed that, for the moment at least, he didn't mind the company much. He was a quiet guest, after all, when Pein wasn't trying to drive him out of his mind in one way or another.

Routine as it was becoming, then, Kabuto only knocked perfunctorily before trying to unlock the front door-- noting that it didn't seem to even be locked-- and stepping in. He had managed to kick off one shoe before he stopped and cocked his head, blinking in surprise at the strange woman in the living room.

"Bad timing, sir?" Hmmm... He wasn't sure if this should be awkward or not, and his tone was level and dry-humored. Kabuto would try to roll with the situation as best he could until how he was supposed to react was made clear.

[n_uzumaki]

"No I would say that the timing is almost perfect." Naruto grinned helplessly at Tsu's prank. Knowing that Pein didn't appreciate it by his mild glare in Tsu's direction. Lesser men would have run from that look but Tsu simply snuggled in deeper, perfectly secure in her safety.

Naruto had briefly reacted but like Tsu seeing that Pein hadn't reacted at all Naruto narrowed down who the likely interloper would be. Kabuto was something to Pein. Naruto could guess what but he doubted Kabuto would take kindly to him saying anything. Pein wouldn't care, at least Naruto didn't think he would. Naruto made plans to tease him about it later, though.

"Tsunami you just had to go for the classics, but unfortunately I don't know what this one is called." Winking at her, to convey his amusement at the situation and his willingness to play along.

Pein gave him a look and Naruto could only grin innocently back.

[dr_pein]

"Hello, Mr. Yakushi." Pein greeted Kabuto mildly, debating on how much he was going to enjoying getting the other two back for this madness. "Naruto I do believe this particular piece is called Threesomes Anonymous, it is almost over fortunately but Gloryhole Goddesses may be more towards your liking."

Going back to his reading, Pein off handedly commented. "You may as well take the other shoe off. These two miscreants will be here for a while."

[curious_motive]

"...right." Kabuto didn't push, though his curiosity was peaked at the strange scenario and new people...particularly at the partially undressed woman, lounging around and snuggled in like she belonged there, no questions asked. Everything would be made clear in time and he trusted Pein more than enough not to be overly concerned yet. He kicked off the other shoe and dropped his bag, strolling into the kitchen to get a glass of juice.

Something small glittered on the edge of the sink and Kabuto picked it up with the pad of his finger for inspection. Glass? He brushed it off down the drain and went back into the living room to settle down on the floor, unsure of protocol for these situations.

"Hello," he offered to the new pair with a nod of acknowledgement, his tone friendly enough. Kabuto wondered what-- if anything-- they thought of his casual entry and possession of a key. They had to know something of him.