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[ground_breaker]

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Marriage Event

[eternalscorpion]

My dear, I was just speaking with Deidara, and it occurs to me that it's been some time since we've spoken with him as well as Sasuke and Anko in person.

Perhaps we should invite the three of them over for dinner in the near future.

Marriage Event

[ground_breaker]

I'd like that! When were you thinking?

Marriage Event

[eternalscorpion]

In a couple of days, if that's agreeable to you as well.

Marriage Event

[ground_breaker]

That's fine. I'm planning on going out to lunch with my teammates soon, but we can plan around that.

[IC :: Marriage Event]

[incisive]

Hey, Sakura! This is Valeria. Kisame and I are going to be heading to Konoha in a little while and I was wondering if there are any herbs or items you or Sasori would like me bring from Kirigakure or pick up along the way. If you can, let me know in the next hour or so and I'll do my best to get them for you.

[ A pause. ]

Speaking of Sasori, how is he? And how are you? I haven't heard from either of you in some time!

Anyway, I'll cut this short since I don't want to talk your ear off over this thing. Get back to me when you can!

[IC :: Marriage Event]

[ground_breaker]

Hi, Valeria! Oh, if you could, I'd be very grateful.

[Thinking, speaking absently.] I am low on some things...

[Returns her attention to Valeria.] You remember what to get, right?

Sasori and I are both fine. It has been a long time! Maybe while you're here we could find some time for each other.

[IC :: Marriage Event]

[incisive]

I'd like that! I've heard Konoha's beautiful this time of year and... well, I don't think I could forgive myself if I passed up such wonderful company.

I'm pretty sure I remember what to get, yes. I'll be sure to bring you a whole bunch! How's that sound?

[IC :: Marriage Event]

[ground_breaker]

That sounds great. I look forward to seeing you.

[IC] Marriage Event [During the search for Deidara]

[eternalscorpion]

[There is an urgency, and a an obvious note of worry in his tone that will be clear to anyone that knows him as well as Sakura does.]

Sakura, Deidara responded to one of my messages, and he has been injured.

It appears as though he must have hit his head rather hard, as he has difficulty speaking and seems to be confused.

I haven't found him yet, but I'll contact you as soon as I do. Please hurry.

[He may not have found Deidara yet, but he's completely certain that he will. Deidara is his responsibility.]

[IC] Marriage Event [During the search for Deidara]

[ground_breaker]

[There is a rush in the wind in the background--Sakura is already running.]

I'm already on my way with Naruto. We'll be there soon.

[Backdated to late last week. <3]

[windsawakening]

Sakura-chan.

[Familiar voice, albeit quieter than normal. For a little while her name is as far as he gets, wishing he knew exactly what to say, but he hasn’t known what to say since he woke up, remembering, and time has not altered this.

Still, in the face of not-knowing…]

You okay?

[ground_breaker]

I'm...

[How does she answer that question? Because the truthful answer is no, I'm not, but she can't say that. But she can't lie, either, because Naruto knows her too well and would know she wasn't being honest, and she knows him too well to doubt that he'd badger her about it.

So the only thing to do is avoid the question altogether and hope he doesn't press the issue. (Small chance of that.)]

Where are you, Naruto? Are you all right?

[It's a perfectly legitimate question. Not just deflection. After all, he'd woken up with Uchiha Madara and Pain, of all people.]

[smiling_umino]

Sakura. I was wondering if you could swing by sometime. I know there's no one around and I think it'd be a good idea to get together or something.

[Dead give away. He's worried about you.]

I am also concerned for Akira.

[Round about way of saying, can you make sure he isn't making himself dead sick or if he didn't catch anything yet?]

Come by sometime okay? It'd be nice to spar and Akira can use a change of face. He must be so bored staring at me all the time now.

[Laughter. Hey, at least he's trying to joke and make light of the situation.]

Think about it okay?

[You shouldn't be on your own too long either, Sakura.]

[ground_breaker]

[His worry is apparent, and she wants to tell him it's unnecessary but then he brings up Akira and she can't ignore that, can she?]

I'll...

[Think about it.

Except she can't say that. Not to Iruka.

Really, she only has one option.]

... Sure. I'll come by.

[smiling_umino]

[He sounds ridiculously happy. Can you blame him?]

Wonderful! I'll - no, we'll look forward to it!