[Gai has never made any secret of his romantic life, or the reputation it garners him--he's not a steady man. He's a prodigious lover, ranging far and wide in his tastes and in general satisfying anyone he takes up with, however briefly. But even though he isn't consistent, he's completely sincere and genuine, open and honest--he might not be the right man for everyone, but he will love you and take care of you with all his heart while you're with him. He will make you feel good, and remember that part of you that's tender and human and needs that kind of care. He won't lie to you, but he'll be there when you need him to be; love is something that should be shared with everyone, he believes.]
[Naturally, with that kind of no-strings-attached affection, Gai has a standing arrangement with damn near half the kunoichis (and a fair few of the male ninjas, too) of the village to come see him whenever they'd like.]
[Even so, he beams warmly at Iruka in return; it's very kind of him to say that, and he's glad to have the man's approval.] I doubt I will settle with anyone in particular, Iruka-sensei, but thank you very much! I'm sure you'll make someone very happy as well.
[In return, Iruka never made other people's love lives his business. It was probably because he expected the same courtesy from others. Rare would he encounter a man or woman who was able to give that amount of love and genuine emotion, to want, to care for those they're with no matter how brief.
He didn't know the woman and he didn't know Gai. But that feeling couldn't have been a lie. It was hard to fake that.
He continued to smile and his respect for Gai just went up by several levels. Being shinobi, it was hard to feel that for anyone, they're lives too hard and too dirty, they're minds too broken.
Gai was a beacon and Iruka hoped - sincerely hoped - that his example would influence more people.]
You're very welcome, Gai-sensei. I wish you happiness, with whoever, even if it's fleeting or short. And ... uhm thank you, I guess.
[Now this - this was definitely something he needed to teach his kids. When he ... gets home. If ever.]
[It's kinda hard to reply to that and not feel embarrassed; the blush intensifies.]
I - I well, in a way, perhaps. We are luckier, than most. Konoha. [He paused and thinks of the will of fire and whatnot.] I should let you rest, Gai-sensei. You have early training, ne? Don't let me keep you.
[Naturally, with that kind of no-strings-attached affection, Gai has a standing arrangement with damn near half the kunoichis (and a fair few of the male ninjas, too) of the village to come see him whenever they'd like.]
[Even so, he beams warmly at Iruka in return; it's very kind of him to say that, and he's glad to have the man's approval.] I doubt I will settle with anyone in particular, Iruka-sensei, but thank you very much! I'm sure you'll make someone very happy as well.
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He didn't know the woman and he didn't know Gai. But that feeling couldn't have been a lie. It was hard to fake that.
He continued to smile and his respect for Gai just went up by several levels. Being shinobi, it was hard to feel that for anyone, they're lives too hard and too dirty, they're minds too broken.
Gai was a beacon and Iruka hoped - sincerely hoped - that his example would influence more people.]
You're very welcome, Gai-sensei. I wish you happiness, with whoever, even if it's fleeting or short. And ... uhm thank you, I guess.
[Now this - this was definitely something he needed to teach his kids. When he ... gets home. If ever.]
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I - I well, in a way, perhaps. We are luckier, than most. Konoha. [He paused and thinks of the will of fire and whatnot.] I should let you rest, Gai-sensei. You have early training, ne? Don't let me keep you.
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