Self-evident: adj. Evident to one's self and to nobody else.

[beboots]

 Bierce, Ambrose, The Devil's Dictionary. (The snarkiest book I've read in ages.)

It's snowing outside again. ;_; I'm on summer vacation, and yet it looks more like February outside. At least it's sort of melting... kind of, not really. ;_; When will I be able to bike once more...?

Yes, I've finally finished writing the next chapter of Rise of the

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[dayadhvam_triad]

I like your description of Konoha at the beginning as a “washed-out old photograph.” :)

Sure, Gaara was his friend, but the guy wasn’t exactly known for his mastery of social niceties.
XD Ah, that is very true.

The interaction between Temari and Gaara is cute in its own way. When Temari switches from saying “father” to “somebody,” it does point out their emotional separation. It’s also entertaining and sobering at the same time to watch Gaara try to interact “normally” with his siblings (as if that is really possible >_>).

That’s a kind gesture on Naruto’s part to leave the ramen out. :) I like how you addressed the ANBU guard around Naruto, for reasons that aren’t completely benevolent. If the Kyuubi were to “escape,” after all, Naruto would be in a LOT of trouble.

The way you repeated the children-playing-ball and Gaara getting the ball with his sand was really good; I like how you showed Gaara didn’t quite remember what had happened, and the italics on “demon.” My favorite part was This was definitely going to be harder than

[beboots]

Thank you for your awesome review! :D I'm happy that you noticed all of the little phrases and character moments that I liked myself as I wrote this chapter. :3 I really do try to portray Naruto and Gaara in a realistic way - they're not going to be making progress everday. They WILL have setbacks, unfortunately for them.

And don't worry - Iruka shall soon learn the error of his ways. :3 "Angst-buckets"... I know that I took that phrase from somewhere, but for the life of me I can't remember where. D: It fits really well, though, so I used it.

The Howl's Moving castle reference is really, really obscure - it's the "eighty-seven-year-old boy" comment, which is similar to a song title for the soundtrack for the anime film adaption... yeah, it's obscure. Oh, and there was another Harry Potter reference besides the "Yes, sir" scene - Naruto feeding the Suna messenger bird bacon, like Harry does with Hedwig. :3

In any case, thanks again for your review! :D Rock on!

[dayadhvam_triad]

I look forward very much to seeing how Naruto and Iruka's relationship will improve. :) Through pranks? Or will Naruto try to be the attentive student (for once :P)?

[beboots]

I actually haven't planned much of that out yet. D: Naruto's going to be distracted by the Uchiha, you see, so it won't be adressed in the next chapter. ;)

[xlirealx]

lol kay this chapter is ftw

I caught the Snape/Iruka questioning reference, but I didn't catch the owl reference until you mentioned it yourself. ^^; can I have half a cookie? lol.

Anyway, I think my favorite part was the very end where Naruto's like "Oh shit! What about Itachi?" and I'm like "go Naruto!!! Save Sasuke from becoming a power-hungry angst-muffin!!!" XDD

If anyone can fix the Uchiha situation, or even HELP the situation, it's the kyuubi cutie. ^^

Gaara's little triumphant message was ADORABLE by the way. (o^_^o)

[beboots]

You can most definitely have a cookie, my dear. :3 I certainly hope that you enjoy what I have in mind for the Uchiha! :DD

[xlirealx]

zomg now I'm curious XD