7 - [Voice]

[kin_slayer]

[Itachi's voice is dryly amused.]

Vincent-san, Neji-kun, I have a question for you both:

What is your policy on pets?

Specifically, sharks?

I promise he is house-broken, but I am afraid if you insist on neutering him you will have to do it yourself.

Comments

[feline_sonata]

Like you really need a pet.

You've enough trouble with people.

[kin_slayer]

Kisame is special.

I hardly think I am the one who has trouble.

[feline_sonata]

[a pause]

How special, Itachi?

[A chuckle]

No, though I imagine you're always as pleased as cat with a canary whenever you chase someone off...

[kin_slayer]

That would be telling.

You know me so well. I even pose with a little yellow feather and a properly smug look.

[feline_sonata]

Oh, that's only a problem if you're a gentleman, and let's not get your hopes up, hm?

Oh, I'm sure it looks just darling.

[kin_slayer]

Why don't you ask Kisame how special he is?

Quite the most precious sight ever if I say so myself.

[feline_sonata]

Until I had your permission, that'd just be nosy...

I imagine it is much better than your shark face, too...though it sounds like Kisame might disagree...

[kin_slayer]

Oh I think you don't need my permission to talk to Kisame, but you have it all the same.

I think it is all a matter of opinion.

[feline_sonata]

Goody.

It always is, isn't it?

[kin_slayer]

I knew that would make your day.

Yes.

[feline_sonata]

You always do, Itachi.

Mhm. So...what face do you like best on me?

[kin_slayer]

My existence is validated, then.

You do not want me to answer that. We are getting along so well.

[feline_sonata]

I know I'm important to you, but that important?

...

...

Probably for th' best, then.

[kin_slayer]

What can I say, you've got me wrapped around your finger.

From your perspective, yes.

[feline_sonata]

I'm just that good, I suppose.

I appreciate your...restraint.

[kin_slayer]

Obviously.

I believe we established that I am just that kind.