1st dream [i'm not gone]

[ninjasecrets]

Akira sits alone in a school cafeteria, staring at his hands as they rest flat on the table. He doesn't like his hands. They're small. The arms of his winter uniform need to be let in a little bit

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[youthfulpassion]

Young man....

[A long stretch of silence as Gai looks at the screen, expression soft and serious. He doesn't entirely understand the dream, but it makes him feel unsettled, distinctly sick to his stomach. A fair part of it is alien--those strange creatures that he assumes are summons of some sort, the way this Takumi disappeared--, but enough of it is familiar to hit home, too familiar.... Masks and false faces, love, death, the insinuations of honorable suicide.... But the bandages? What was the significance of that?]

[Finally, he says the only thing he really can, to a complete stranger. There are other things he could say, he knows, and probably better things.... but ones that he can't reach yet, not without at least some acquaintance between them.] Are you alright?

[ninjasecrets]

[ Akira frowns intensely at this particular stranger on the device. There's something about his voice, how it's so serious and yet empathetic, that he just doesn't know what to make of. He almost seems touched by the words for a split second, as if it takes him a moment to wake up and remember who he is. ]

I'm kinda pissed everyone just saw it, but other than that, I'm fine! It's just a stupid dream.

[youthfulpassion]

[Gai's expression rolls from serious and concerned to an encouraging smile; Akira's spunk is refreshing, and he seems to be recovering from the dream alright. Gai won't badger a stranger senselessly about something that might only upset him. But if Kakashi were in on this conversation, he would know that saying anything is ever "just a stupid dream" is like begging Gai to start gearing up for a Most Passionate Speech on dreams and their incredible importance. His voice is lighter in tone now, more spirited and friendly, but just as serious--if not heartier and more authoritative than before, as Gai seeks to teach Akira a Very Important Lesson.]

Nothing is ever just a mere dream, young man! Nor can any dream be dismissed as simple, stupid, or irrelevant! All dreams hold meaning and significance to the human heart and spirit!

[ninjasecrets]

[Akira's expression in reply is completely unimpressed. He's pretty much expecting Gai to strike a pose or yell a slogan or wear a magical girl uniform at this point. His voice is total a deadpan.]

Next you're going to tell me to join your sentai or something, and that everything's solved with the power of love and friendship, right?

fffffff I'm sorry I didn't see your reply @_@;;

[youthfulpassion]

[.....Well, Gai has never worn--that we know of, anyway--a magical girl uniform, but the others.... Those aren't so far off the mark! He laughs instead, shaking his head. If Akira isn't in his sentai at his age, then he never will be--after all, training has to take place at an early age....]

Certainly not! Love and friendship are both truly noble bonds, young man, and lend one ferocious power the likes of which you would hope to never be pitted against--but they are not the answer to all of life's problems! If, however, you attack those problems with effort, dedication, enthusiasm, passion--then you will surely be able to make good use of whatever solution you find, and well on your way to achieving your dreams!

aww i'm happy to get one even late

[ninjasecrets]

[Well, if the goal was to reach out to this particular troubled youth, it was a success, kind of! Except he's looking pretty serious right now. And genuinely angry.]

I believe in effort, dedication and enthusiasm, but passion is an attachment that can't be afforded. The more you care about something the more danger you put yourself in losing it.