video post :: ...and i shall call him mini-me!

[turn_a_blindeye]

[The PCD turns on as it finishes clattering to the cement floor of Kakashi's bedroom. It wobbles a little and lands facing up at the ceiling, the edge of Kakashi's bed in view. A moment later, a small face, pudgy, roundish, rosy-cheeks, unblemished skin, and a pair of matching dark eyes peer over the edge of the bed. His nose and mouth are

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[brig_gen_maes]

[There's a pause as Maes looks at the screen. Then he shakes his head.]

I think it will be all right. You're at ho-- there's a dog and two cats there, right? I'll be right over.

[turn_a_blindeye]

[a pause] There's a dog! ...it's not one of dadda's.

You not one of dadda's friends. You Leaf ninja?

[brig_gen_maes]

Her name is Shiori. She's your dog.

No, but I'm a friend of the Leaf.

[turn_a_blindeye]

No. Dadda says not 'til I'm older.
And Shiori's a stupid name. I want a boy dog.

Where is dadda?

[brig_gen_maes]

Shiori's special. We can look around for a boy dog for you.

I don't know. I haven't seen him.

[turn_a_blindeye]

Special? A ninken?
...good. Want a boy-dog.

[A very large sigh for a little body.] Missions.

[brig_gen_maes]

I don't know what a ninken is. But she was a present for you.

[Maes gives Kakashi a bittersweet smile.] I'm sorry. We'll go on missions of our own while your Daddy is away, okay? I'm nearly there.

[turn_a_blindeye]

Ninja dog. Dadda has lots. [When Maes says Shiori was a present, Kakashi looks offscreen at her again. Hm. Maybe she's a cute enough dog for his first ninken...]

[His eyes brighten a little.] Ok...but I need to gradu--I'm not a ninja yet.

[brig_gen_maes]

Oh, I see.

Then they'll be practice missions! We'll get you all set up for graduation.

[turn_a_blindeye]

[Nods]

Okay. Dadda says need more practice.

[brig_gen_maes]

And I always could use more practice too. I'm on my way.

[turn_a_blindeye]

Ok.

Guy-lady needs ninja practice too. Too loud.

[brig_gen_maes]

Yeah? Tell her to come on over too, then.

[turn_a_blindeye]

...Ok.