Diagnosis [Tsurude, Kureno, Asuka]
[Also in old timey chat log style]
Tsurude: *waiting in an examination room as Kureno and Asuka are led in by a female doctor.* Good. You're on time. We can get this done quickly.
Asuka: Get what done quickly?
Tsurude: Exams and discussions for both of you. *nods at the doctor; to Kureno* Considering the situations we've had with you and the medical staff in the past, I've taken the time to ensure that this one is lesbian. No scenes in the halls for a change.
Doctor: *waves perkily at Asuka* ^^
Asuka: .... -_-
Kureno: ....why can't Rin just do it?
Tsurude: That wouldn't be nearly as entertaining.
Tsurude: I can't torture Asuka as efficiently with Rin. Though he's doing a good job of it right now, I hear.
Asuka: -_-
Kureno: ?
Asuka: Nothing. Just exercises. Don't wanna but he makes me.
Tsurude: Like a good doctor. *shooes her out of the room* Now go wait outside. Kureno is safe with us.
Asuka: *rolls eyes*
Doctor: *waves~*
Kureno: *well. for once can't say he's terribly uncomfortable with this*
Tsurude: All right then. *flips through paperwork on a clipboard, then hands it over to the doctor* You can go through a physical and talk at the same time, right?
Kureno: .... *was that something that was just said to make him start worrying?*
Tsurude: *takes the silence as a yes* Good. Do your thing.
Doctor: *comes over and begins the process of doing a light physical on Kureno's arm, making him take off his shirt first and do light stretches and such*
Tsurude: *crosses arms and observes for a while before speaking* I have Ibiki's report on what happened at the gala.
Kureno: I've made a report on why I was there. Jimaiya-sama should have done the same.
Tsurude: *makes a dismissive gesture* Yes, I've read them all. Multiple times. I simply haven't discussed it with you because I've been waiting.
Kureno: Waiting for what?
Tsurude: For the results of your physical. *nods to the doctor* How is his arm?
Doctor: *hmms and hawws and prods and finally turns to Tsurude* He's healing well. I wouldn't put him on any missions, but I don't see any reason why he can't resume work. And continue his physical therapy until he is mission ready again, of course.
Kureno: *figures it's a standard diagnosis for a doctor to make on a shinobi and that this one doesn't really know about his current status. But Hokage-sama was waiting on that? Looks to him*
Tsurude: *nods and hands Kureno back his shirt* Thank you for your assistance. If you'll wait outside we'll be out in just a moment.
Doctor: *lights up and happily goes outside~*
Tsurude: *looks seriously at Kureno* Physically there appears to be no reason for you not to go back to work first thing tomorrow morning. Is there any reason I should know of that would prevent you from resuming your duties?
Kureno: *silent for a while as he takes that in* ...We're not talking about scrubbing academy floors, are we.
Tsurude: No, I'm talking about your usual job in the offices. I don't expect paperwork to be too strenuous since you're not dominantly left-handed.
Kureno: ...No. *clarifies* No reason I can think of, except... You're serious, right?
Tsurude: Would I be having this discussion with you if I wasn't?
Kureno: No. But...what about my punishment?
Tsurude: I've taken the time to consider it, and after observing your behavior since the debacle with Sasoriza, and during the gala, I have decided that the lesson has been learned.
Kureno: ....So. I /am/ being reinstated. *obviously being careful about getting his hopes up, but still absorbing this*
Tsurude: For the time being you will be returning to your desk position while you get your body back up to speed. Once you are misson ready again, or at least capable of not being killed by your students, you may resume training Team Eight until they make jounin status.
Kureno: *makes a small sound that's really nothing but air, but in it is a tone of relief and disbelief, like it's too good to be true. Sobers himself back up and looks to Tsurude with an unspoken grave promise to not take his generosity lightly* Thank you, Hokage-sama.
Tsurude: We all make mistakes. The point is not to repeat them. *flips through the medical charts again* I expect you've figured out how to not make this particular mistake again.
Kureno: ...Yes sir.
Go-chan: (Kureno: Tie Asuka to her bed.)
zuul: (DAHAHA XD Tsurude approves~)
Tsurude: Good. *nods at the door* Send Asuka in, please.
Kureno: *puts his shirt back on and nods to Tsurude once before opening the door*
Doctor: *sitting way too close to Asuka to be 'casual'* ^^
Asuka: =_=
Kureno: *okaaaay* >.> Asuka.
Asuka: Yes. =_=
Doctor: *gives him a 'don't interrupt us!' look* >[
Kureno: *nods his head back into the room he came from* You're next.
Doctor: *Jumps up* ^^
Asuka: ....... joy. *gets up much slower and plods into the room*
Doctor: *follows~* ^^ *..... and about five minutes later comes back out, looking grumpy*
Kureno: ?
Doctor: *narrow-eyed look* Oh, don't look at me like that. *crosses arms and frumps*
Kureno: *shrugs and just keeps to where he is*
Doctor: *sits across the hall from him and looks grumpy the whole time Asuka and Tsurude are in the room, which is about twenty minutes*
Asuka: .... *eventually comes back out, looking more tired than before* =____=
Tsurude: *offers the clipboard to the doctor, who bounces up to take it* Well, I think we're done for today. Any questions?
Asuka: *sighs* No.
Kureno: *stands when they come out and shakes his head at Tsurude's question*
Tsurude: Excellent. *gives Asuka a look* I expect you at work no later than next week.
Asuka: I know, I know....
Tsurude: *nods, gives Kureno a look of his own, and turns* Have a good day.
Doctor: *gives Asuka a little wave* I'll see you later, sweetpea~
Asuka: =_________= *grabs Kureno's good arm and starts dragging him along*
Kureno: *has kind of put together the doctor's extent of interest in Asuka and allows himself to look properly carted away* What'd he tell you?
Asuka: *sighs and eventually pulls away once they're around a corner, scuffing her heels and stuffing her hands in her pocket* ...
making good on an old threat.
Kureno: Old threat?
Asuka: ...... 'nother genin team. *hangs head*
Kureno: *eyebrows arch* You're kidding me.
Asuka: *siiiiiiighs*
Kureno: *gives a short laugh before stifling it*
Asuka: *mutters* Shut up. >[
Kureno: Don't be that upset, Asuka. They're kind of cute straight out of the academy.
Asuka: Not these ones.
Kureno: Second hand?
Asuka: More like third.
Kureno: *from recent announcements, is able to make a guess* ....Your niece?
Asuka: *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiighs*
Kureno: ...What do you think about Tentsuke? I haven't heard if word's reached Gaia yet.
Asuka: Can't say. It'll go to them before it's made public record. MIA doesn't necessarily mean dead... just more than likely.
Kureno: *nods and falls quiet on the subject*
Asuka: *quiet for a long time until they leave the hospital, at which she sighs heavily again* It's been a year.
Kureno: A year?
Asuka: Since I last had a cigarette. *kicks at something invisible on the sidewalk* I'm going to ask Rin if I can start again. Otherwise I'm just going to get in more trouble for homicide.
Kureno: *chuckles* You'll survive. I'm surprised you haven't tried to break that rule already.
Asuka: .... promised Rin.
Kureno: ...Well good.
Asuka: ... I'm still gonna ask to UNpromise him, though.
Kureno: *nods* I'll be off medication soon.
Asuka: Your arm is doing well?
Kureno: *nods* A lot better. It'll still be a few more weeks most likely until it's back in top form.
Asuka: *nodding* I'm glad it's doing well.
Kureno: Yeah. *decides to throw her a bone* They said I'll even be good enough for missions soon.
Asuka: *brightens up immediately* Seriously?
Kureno: *reigning hin how happy he is about it too, but still grins down at her* I'll be back to pushing papers for a while, but Hokage-sama just reinstated my full privileges.
Asuka: *definitely brightens up then, breaking into a big grin* That's awesome! We need to celebrate!
Kureno: *chuckles* Celebrate how? I still can't drink.
Asuka: Well we don't have to get drunk.
Kureno: You're treating me to dinner then?
Asuka: *taps a fist in the opposite hand* Yes. I'll treat you to dinner. Where-ever you want to go. *grins* You deserve it.
Kureno: *still grinning back* Just one place we should go.
Asuka: Where?
Kureno: Where else? I know it's not Tuesday, but...
Asuka: .......... *softer grin* I'm surprised you're not taking advantage of my generosity.
Kureno: Why. ...I could've gotten you to dress up for someplace fancy, couldn't I.
Asuka: I did say where-ever you wanted.
Kureno: Damn. ....Well, it's been too long since we've made it to the Birch anyway.
Asuka: .... you can change your mind.
Kureno: Really? Great. There's this place near the Fumi River...
Asuka: *thinks* I don't go to that district often.
Kureno: Probably for the reason that it's on the upscale side.
Asuka: *agreeing noise* Probably. What's it like?
Kureno: ...On the upscale side of things.
Asuka: Are we talking old fashioned kimono style upscale?
Kureno: Depends on where you go, but generally more modern than that.
Asuka: *nods* The Daimyo gave me the kimonos he made for the gala, or at least the ones that didn't get smoke stained. That's the fanciest thing I have.
Kureno: *thinks how that's a little TOO formal for the places he has in mind--fancy restaurant and imperial ball are kind of too different things* You needn't try to get that fancy.
Asuka: Um, next fancy thing down is a mourning kimono. Like, you know. The one for the Sandaime. Which I don't think would work.
Kureno: ....Probably not. You don't have /any/ dresses?
Asuka: ....... no.
Kureno: ....Maybe there's a way to alter your kimono.
Asuka: Or I could buy something.
Kureno: Oh. That too. I just didn't think I could convince you to spend the money.
Asuka: *clasps her hands behind her back* Altering the kimonos would take longer. And I kind of like them. From a distance.
Kureno: ...Alright then, buying a dress would be a good idea.
Asuka: *nods* I'll get something then. Maybe we should make it after you can drink after all. Give me more time. >>;;
Kureno: That might be about a month then.
Asuka: That gives me plenty of time to find something that won't embarrass either of us. What's the name of the place you want to go to?
Kureno: The Gold Crane.
Asuka: Sounds fancy. *considers the sky* I guess I'll go stalk it to see what people wear there. And make a reservation.
Kureno: Well, a month sounds about right then.
Asuka: *nods!* All right then. Sounds like a good plan.
Kureno: *nods* ...It's a date then. *is going to let that swing either way she wants to take it*
Asuka: *thinks about that for a long quiet moment as they walk, staring at some invisible spot on the horizon* .... is it?
Kureno: *the fact that she swings the decision back at him at least says she wasn't flat-out ignoring the possibility. So maybe he should encourage it.* ...Is that alright?
Asuka: *chews on the thought* Dates usually involve eating out at fancy places?
Kureno: They don't have to, no. ...Just seems like opportunity.
Asuka: So what would make it a date?
Kureno: The...fact that we said it is?
Asuka: *scrunches up nose and looks at him sideways* There isn't some sort of guideline for that sort of thing?
Kureno: It's really just something you feel more than some kind of formal and organized social arrangement.
Asuka: ........ oh. *sounds almost like 'darn'. The only thing recent she's had as a 'date' that she could compare anything to would be that night out with Hanato........ decides that would probably not be a good thing to bring up right now.* *hesitantly* I'll think about it.
Kureno: *shrugs* You've got about a month.
Asuka: *oh good, not going to push or make a deal of it. silent sigh of relief* Right. *gives him a smile* I'll let you know when I have the reservations. But for now... you should probably go talk to your team.
Kureno: I dunno... I could keep it an evil, little surprise...
Asuka: *curious look* How so?
Kureno: Well, since Hokage-sama is waiting for me to recover a little more before resuming their training...
Asuka: Make them stew for even longer before dropping it on them? *pokes him in the arm* Be nice to poor Kiba. You'll be happier, too.
Kureno: *relenting nod and a slight grin* I know. ...They've been through enough because of this.
Asuka: ... you all have. *another poke* Go see them. I need to start practicing my begging routine, anyway, gotta get it right the first time or Rin will see I never smoke again.
Kureno: Hn. *the space between them widens naturally as he begins walking off his own way* Good luck.
Asuka: Thanks. *small wave* .... *more to herself* M'gonna need it. -_-;
Tsurude: *waiting in an examination room as Kureno and Asuka are led in by a female doctor.* Good. You're on time. We can get this done quickly.
Asuka: Get what done quickly?
Tsurude: Exams and discussions for both of you. *nods at the doctor; to Kureno* Considering the situations we've had with you and the medical staff in the past, I've taken the time to ensure that this one is lesbian. No scenes in the halls for a change.
Doctor: *waves perkily at Asuka* ^^
Asuka: .... -_-
Kureno: ....why can't Rin just do it?
Tsurude: That wouldn't be nearly as entertaining.
Tsurude: I can't torture Asuka as efficiently with Rin. Though he's doing a good job of it right now, I hear.
Asuka: -_-
Kureno: ?
Asuka: Nothing. Just exercises. Don't wanna but he makes me.
Tsurude: Like a good doctor. *shooes her out of the room* Now go wait outside. Kureno is safe with us.
Asuka: *rolls eyes*
Doctor: *waves~*
Kureno: *well. for once can't say he's terribly uncomfortable with this*
Tsurude: All right then. *flips through paperwork on a clipboard, then hands it over to the doctor* You can go through a physical and talk at the same time, right?
Kureno: .... *was that something that was just said to make him start worrying?*
Tsurude: *takes the silence as a yes* Good. Do your thing.
Doctor: *comes over and begins the process of doing a light physical on Kureno's arm, making him take off his shirt first and do light stretches and such*
Tsurude: *crosses arms and observes for a while before speaking* I have Ibiki's report on what happened at the gala.
Kureno: I've made a report on why I was there. Jimaiya-sama should have done the same.
Tsurude: *makes a dismissive gesture* Yes, I've read them all. Multiple times. I simply haven't discussed it with you because I've been waiting.
Kureno: Waiting for what?
Tsurude: For the results of your physical. *nods to the doctor* How is his arm?
Doctor: *hmms and hawws and prods and finally turns to Tsurude* He's healing well. I wouldn't put him on any missions, but I don't see any reason why he can't resume work. And continue his physical therapy until he is mission ready again, of course.
Kureno: *figures it's a standard diagnosis for a doctor to make on a shinobi and that this one doesn't really know about his current status. But Hokage-sama was waiting on that? Looks to him*
Tsurude: *nods and hands Kureno back his shirt* Thank you for your assistance. If you'll wait outside we'll be out in just a moment.
Doctor: *lights up and happily goes outside~*
Tsurude: *looks seriously at Kureno* Physically there appears to be no reason for you not to go back to work first thing tomorrow morning. Is there any reason I should know of that would prevent you from resuming your duties?
Kureno: *silent for a while as he takes that in* ...We're not talking about scrubbing academy floors, are we.
Tsurude: No, I'm talking about your usual job in the offices. I don't expect paperwork to be too strenuous since you're not dominantly left-handed.
Kureno: ...No. *clarifies* No reason I can think of, except... You're serious, right?
Tsurude: Would I be having this discussion with you if I wasn't?
Kureno: No. But...what about my punishment?
Tsurude: I've taken the time to consider it, and after observing your behavior since the debacle with Sasoriza, and during the gala, I have decided that the lesson has been learned.
Kureno: ....So. I /am/ being reinstated. *obviously being careful about getting his hopes up, but still absorbing this*
Tsurude: For the time being you will be returning to your desk position while you get your body back up to speed. Once you are misson ready again, or at least capable of not being killed by your students, you may resume training Team Eight until they make jounin status.
Kureno: *makes a small sound that's really nothing but air, but in it is a tone of relief and disbelief, like it's too good to be true. Sobers himself back up and looks to Tsurude with an unspoken grave promise to not take his generosity lightly* Thank you, Hokage-sama.
Tsurude: We all make mistakes. The point is not to repeat them. *flips through the medical charts again* I expect you've figured out how to not make this particular mistake again.
Kureno: ...Yes sir.
Go-chan: (Kureno: Tie Asuka to her bed.)
zuul: (DAHAHA XD Tsurude approves~)
Tsurude: Good. *nods at the door* Send Asuka in, please.
Kureno: *puts his shirt back on and nods to Tsurude once before opening the door*
Doctor: *sitting way too close to Asuka to be 'casual'* ^^
Asuka: =_=
Kureno: *okaaaay* >.> Asuka.
Asuka: Yes. =_=
Doctor: *gives him a 'don't interrupt us!' look* >[
Kureno: *nods his head back into the room he came from* You're next.
Doctor: *Jumps up* ^^
Asuka: ....... joy. *gets up much slower and plods into the room*
Doctor: *follows~* ^^ *..... and about five minutes later comes back out, looking grumpy*
Kureno: ?
Doctor: *narrow-eyed look* Oh, don't look at me like that. *crosses arms and frumps*
Kureno: *shrugs and just keeps to where he is*
Doctor: *sits across the hall from him and looks grumpy the whole time Asuka and Tsurude are in the room, which is about twenty minutes*
Asuka: .... *eventually comes back out, looking more tired than before* =____=
Tsurude: *offers the clipboard to the doctor, who bounces up to take it* Well, I think we're done for today. Any questions?
Asuka: *sighs* No.
Kureno: *stands when they come out and shakes his head at Tsurude's question*
Tsurude: Excellent. *gives Asuka a look* I expect you at work no later than next week.
Asuka: I know, I know....
Tsurude: *nods, gives Kureno a look of his own, and turns* Have a good day.
Doctor: *gives Asuka a little wave* I'll see you later, sweetpea~
Asuka: =_________= *grabs Kureno's good arm and starts dragging him along*
Kureno: *has kind of put together the doctor's extent of interest in Asuka and allows himself to look properly carted away* What'd he tell you?
Asuka: *sighs and eventually pulls away once they're around a corner, scuffing her heels and stuffing her hands in her pocket* ...
making good on an old threat.
Kureno: Old threat?
Asuka: ...... 'nother genin team. *hangs head*
Kureno: *eyebrows arch* You're kidding me.
Asuka: *siiiiiiighs*
Kureno: *gives a short laugh before stifling it*
Asuka: *mutters* Shut up. >[
Kureno: Don't be that upset, Asuka. They're kind of cute straight out of the academy.
Asuka: Not these ones.
Kureno: Second hand?
Asuka: More like third.
Kureno: *from recent announcements, is able to make a guess* ....Your niece?
Asuka: *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiighs*
Kureno: ...What do you think about Tentsuke? I haven't heard if word's reached Gaia yet.
Asuka: Can't say. It'll go to them before it's made public record. MIA doesn't necessarily mean dead... just more than likely.
Kureno: *nods and falls quiet on the subject*
Asuka: *quiet for a long time until they leave the hospital, at which she sighs heavily again* It's been a year.
Kureno: A year?
Asuka: Since I last had a cigarette. *kicks at something invisible on the sidewalk* I'm going to ask Rin if I can start again. Otherwise I'm just going to get in more trouble for homicide.
Kureno: *chuckles* You'll survive. I'm surprised you haven't tried to break that rule already.
Asuka: .... promised Rin.
Kureno: ...Well good.
Asuka: ... I'm still gonna ask to UNpromise him, though.
Kureno: *nods* I'll be off medication soon.
Asuka: Your arm is doing well?
Kureno: *nods* A lot better. It'll still be a few more weeks most likely until it's back in top form.
Asuka: *nodding* I'm glad it's doing well.
Kureno: Yeah. *decides to throw her a bone* They said I'll even be good enough for missions soon.
Asuka: *brightens up immediately* Seriously?
Kureno: *reigning hin how happy he is about it too, but still grins down at her* I'll be back to pushing papers for a while, but Hokage-sama just reinstated my full privileges.
Asuka: *definitely brightens up then, breaking into a big grin* That's awesome! We need to celebrate!
Kureno: *chuckles* Celebrate how? I still can't drink.
Asuka: Well we don't have to get drunk.
Kureno: You're treating me to dinner then?
Asuka: *taps a fist in the opposite hand* Yes. I'll treat you to dinner. Where-ever you want to go. *grins* You deserve it.
Kureno: *still grinning back* Just one place we should go.
Asuka: Where?
Kureno: Where else? I know it's not Tuesday, but...
Asuka: .......... *softer grin* I'm surprised you're not taking advantage of my generosity.
Kureno: Why. ...I could've gotten you to dress up for someplace fancy, couldn't I.
Asuka: I did say where-ever you wanted.
Kureno: Damn. ....Well, it's been too long since we've made it to the Birch anyway.
Asuka: .... you can change your mind.
Kureno: Really? Great. There's this place near the Fumi River...
Asuka: *thinks* I don't go to that district often.
Kureno: Probably for the reason that it's on the upscale side.
Asuka: *agreeing noise* Probably. What's it like?
Kureno: ...On the upscale side of things.
Asuka: Are we talking old fashioned kimono style upscale?
Kureno: Depends on where you go, but generally more modern than that.
Asuka: *nods* The Daimyo gave me the kimonos he made for the gala, or at least the ones that didn't get smoke stained. That's the fanciest thing I have.
Kureno: *thinks how that's a little TOO formal for the places he has in mind--fancy restaurant and imperial ball are kind of too different things* You needn't try to get that fancy.
Asuka: Um, next fancy thing down is a mourning kimono. Like, you know. The one for the Sandaime. Which I don't think would work.
Kureno: ....Probably not. You don't have /any/ dresses?
Asuka: ....... no.
Kureno: ....Maybe there's a way to alter your kimono.
Asuka: Or I could buy something.
Kureno: Oh. That too. I just didn't think I could convince you to spend the money.
Asuka: *clasps her hands behind her back* Altering the kimonos would take longer. And I kind of like them. From a distance.
Kureno: ...Alright then, buying a dress would be a good idea.
Asuka: *nods* I'll get something then. Maybe we should make it after you can drink after all. Give me more time. >>;;
Kureno: That might be about a month then.
Asuka: That gives me plenty of time to find something that won't embarrass either of us. What's the name of the place you want to go to?
Kureno: The Gold Crane.
Asuka: Sounds fancy. *considers the sky* I guess I'll go stalk it to see what people wear there. And make a reservation.
Kureno: Well, a month sounds about right then.
Asuka: *nods!* All right then. Sounds like a good plan.
Kureno: *nods* ...It's a date then. *is going to let that swing either way she wants to take it*
Asuka: *thinks about that for a long quiet moment as they walk, staring at some invisible spot on the horizon* .... is it?
Kureno: *the fact that she swings the decision back at him at least says she wasn't flat-out ignoring the possibility. So maybe he should encourage it.* ...Is that alright?
Asuka: *chews on the thought* Dates usually involve eating out at fancy places?
Kureno: They don't have to, no. ...Just seems like opportunity.
Asuka: So what would make it a date?
Kureno: The...fact that we said it is?
Asuka: *scrunches up nose and looks at him sideways* There isn't some sort of guideline for that sort of thing?
Kureno: It's really just something you feel more than some kind of formal and organized social arrangement.
Asuka: ........ oh. *sounds almost like 'darn'. The only thing recent she's had as a 'date' that she could compare anything to would be that night out with Hanato........ decides that would probably not be a good thing to bring up right now.* *hesitantly* I'll think about it.
Kureno: *shrugs* You've got about a month.
Asuka: *oh good, not going to push or make a deal of it. silent sigh of relief* Right. *gives him a smile* I'll let you know when I have the reservations. But for now... you should probably go talk to your team.
Kureno: I dunno... I could keep it an evil, little surprise...
Asuka: *curious look* How so?
Kureno: Well, since Hokage-sama is waiting for me to recover a little more before resuming their training...
Asuka: Make them stew for even longer before dropping it on them? *pokes him in the arm* Be nice to poor Kiba. You'll be happier, too.
Kureno: *relenting nod and a slight grin* I know. ...They've been through enough because of this.
Asuka: ... you all have. *another poke* Go see them. I need to start practicing my begging routine, anyway, gotta get it right the first time or Rin will see I never smoke again.
Kureno: Hn. *the space between them widens naturally as he begins walking off his own way* Good luck.
Asuka: Thanks. *small wave* .... *more to herself* M'gonna need it. -_-;