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Day 42: Fields

Jun 29, 2009 22:07

The nurse pointed him to the bulletin as soon as he left the bus, but after a few seconds of consideration, Shikamaru decided that he didn't feel like leaving a note asking the other Leaf-nin to check in. One of them should do it eventually; he'd written it in the notes he'd given Naruto and, if he remembered right, underlined it a couple times. ( Read more... )

kakashi, shikamaru

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lostonlifesroad June 30 2009, 03:52:39 UTC

If Kakashi were the laziest ninja in the village, where would he go ( ... )

toobothersome June 30 2009, 04:10:54 UTC

As soon as he heard the footsteps, Shikamaru ran through his mental list of people who'd be able to find him. It couldn't be a stranger, since he was sure that he'd found one of the most isolated parts of town, and more importantly, the steps seemed to be heading towards him. He closed his eyes, preparing for what was probably a lecture. Though he considered the other ninja friends, he knew that he wasn't the person they'd seek out for casual conversation or emotional support.

Kakashi was the most likely suspect, and when the man's shadow fell over him and he opened his eyes, he didn't appear surprised. A talk. Right. Just what he needed. As if the last few days hadn't been troublesome enough.

"It's a talent," he said without much interest, then sighed and closed his eyes again. "I don't suppose I have a choice."

lostonlifesroad June 30 2009, 04:26:42 UTC

Kakashi kept up his smile even as Shikamaru's enthusiasm for conversation proved to be lacking. He was nice, however, and crouched beside the younger ninja, as opposed to remaining in his view. Of course, that could easily change depending of whether or not Shikamaru actually paid attention to him. Somehow Kakashi thought the risk of Shikamaru drifting off was relatively high ( ... )

toobothersome June 30 2009, 05:19:39 UTC

So Sakura was alive, at least, and judging by Kakashi's tone, he could assume that Naruto and Jiraiya were as well. He exhaled, relieved, before processing the actual content of the statement. Why tell him about it? It wasn't Shikamaru's problem. Kakashi was a competent and intelligent leader. Whatever he decided was best ( ... )

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