[Voice] Filtered to Naruto and Temari

[ura_no_ura]

Ahh--

Naruto, Temari. You might want to check under your pillows.

[ Kakashi snuck into their apartments when they were gone, and left neat little piles of $500 under their pillows. In the Uchiha house, $1000 appears mysteriously on the left armrest of the bright, garish orange couch. As to who it's from -- there's no indication whatsoever. ]

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[temper_tempest]

[After she gets home from her research and some exercise, she promptly checks.]

What the . . .

Hokage-sama?

[ura_no_ura]

Ahh... Not quite "Hokage-sama" yet. There hasn't been an official inauguration or anything, Temari.

[ He sounds a little... awkward. ]

[temper_tempest]

Ah. Sorry.

[And now she sounds awkward, too.]

Kakashi-san.

[ura_no_ura]

Mm~m.

[ That hum? It means, "It's fine."]

In any case, let me know if you need any help in your... job hunting. I saw in your correspondence with Naruto that you're looking.

[temper_tempest]

[Great, now she has to learn to speak Kakashi.]

Yes, I'm just doing initial research right now. But I'll let you know if I make any progress.

[ura_no_ura]

Is there something in particular that you're looking for?

[temper_tempest]

I'm more interested in what I can learn than the actual position.

[ura_no_ura]

I don't know if it's possible or not, but there might be job openings with either one of the two corporations that seem to run this place.

[ A slight pause ]

I would say more, but I know for certain these channels are monitored. We are not on a secure line, so if we were to discuss more, it is best that we do it in person.

[temper_tempest]

Yes, s--

[Cuts herself off with a frustrated sound. This will take some work.]

Yes. Whenever it's convenient for the both of you.

[ura_no_ura]

Mm!

[ This time it means, I'll let you know. ]

Maa, just let me know if you need anything.

[temper_tempest]

Yes, sir.

[She'll just let that go this time, see if he protests.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ No protest on this end, Temari. ]

Ah, there is one thing you can do that I just thought of... Have you swept your apartment for potential bugs or listening devices yet? I have reason to believe that everything is monitored.

[temper_tempest]

I did a preliminary pass last night, but I'm intending to do a more thorough search tonight.

[ura_no_ura]

If we are being monitored, that will make it difficult for us to communicate anything sensitive. But I will try to find a way around it.

How proficient are you with barrier jutsu?

[temper_tempest]

It's not my strongest technique, but I should be able to block off passive attempts at being monitored.

[ura_no_ura]

Between the two of us, I think we should be able to create a secure spot for us to discuss... sensitive subjects.