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[Rei appears on the video feed again, huzzah! She is back from her mission, and though there are some bruises, they're not on her face. For once.

She looks cheerful as well, moving some bags around, listening to the wind howl.] I hope everyone's safely indoors for this... I won't be very happy if I hear someone's been out in it. [LOOKING AT YOU

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[spandexisyouth]

[He's also a bit scuffed up, but nothing gets Gai's enthusiasm down. Nearly nothing, at least.]

The mission was splendid! We can take on more now that we know the basics and we will soon all be home I am sure!

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[She chuckles, the enthusiasm catching]

Hopefully. [not that she really wants to go home, but hey, why rain on a parade?]

Of course, we'd need to defeat the witches first, but I'm sure we can do it.

[And now to change the subject some] Did you like Japan?

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[spandexisyouth]

I take it the witches are more difficult than the Kishin. We can figure it out!

[He nods, cheerful.] I did! It reminded me much of home in some areas, though not at all in others.

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They're much stronger, but I haven't had any direct dealings with them yet.

[she looks pleased] I'm glad. I liked being able to show you guys some of what it had to offer. [She'd spent the majority of the time after defeating the kishin egg dragging them around to the night markets and trying to trick Sasuke into eating a fried cricket on a stick]

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[spandexisyouth]

I am sure that you will get there, and so will Kakashi and myself.

[He beams.] And I am thankful for that! It was very interesting. I have never played 'tourist' with Kakashi before, let alone Sasuke.

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If I can find a weapon that actually sticks around.

[She chuckles] It was nice. I'm glad Sasuke enjoyed it--even if I doubt he'll admit it. [It'd been cute, pulling an arm around Sasuke's shoulders to drag him off somewhere, or guide him to look at something interesting. She has no doubt Sasuke had fun, even though he won't say so outloud.

and it'd given Gai and Kakashi a good look at the bond they'd formed already, but that was just a bonus]

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[spandexisyouth]

You will. You are a very caring young woman, and I am certain you will come across someone who values you as their Meister.

[Gai shrugs with a knowing look in his eyes.] It is much like Neji would not admit it. And likely Kakashi. Some people do not like to say when they are happy or having fun. I don't think I will ever understand it, but it is their way.

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[he catches her completely by surprise. Her eyes widened, her mouth drops, and her face turns pink] Ah--... Th-thank you...

[sdjhlak she looks away then, embarrassed, and runs a hand through her hair. But she looks back when he talks again, nodding]

Mm. I don't get it either, but... to each their own.

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[spandexisyouth]

You are welcome, Rei. [His smile is gentle and confident.]

Yes. Though sometimes it is worth pushing them to be more social and happy. They will be more fulfilled that way, and not feel alone or isolated, as can happen.