[Week 20 | Day 1] Video

[smiling_umino]

[When the feed starts, it's dark, with just the last traces of sunset on the horizon. Iruka is walking through the grounds of Himorogi. His question is simple, and he's in full shinobi attire, a little worse for wear, ponytail coming loose and shoulders hunched. They hunch because Iruka breathes slowly, because he can catch his breath

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[ninjasecrets]

...Hn. Since I'm stuck here again, I need a teacher.

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[smiling_umino]

I heard you were here. I was going to find you before midnight, see if you were all right.

[Look! A smile! Probably one of the most real expression he's worn around these parts for a while.]

How are you, Akira-kun?

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[ninjasecrets]

'm fine. [Huffing, but you know him. He's pleased, probably.]

Better than everyone else here, seems like. I went home for a few days.

...Takumi was returned to me. My powers were returned to me. I was en route to drive the Obsidian Lord from our world forever with the other HiME when I got yanked here.

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[smiling_umino]

[Takumi. That is... Iruka remembers. Takumi is Akira's friend. A close friend. It's two things at once, to feel that is. On one side, Iruka is glad for the news for this youngster. At the same time, he knows what it means to be pulled out of something very important.]

That is great! Great news! Your friend, your strength back! To be pulled away at such a time...

[Iruka lowers his gaze a bit, quiet sigh.]

Though. Perhaps it is selfish to say this but...

[A bit of a sheepish smile, and a flush on his cheeks. He's probably looking at Akira's shoulders.]

Despite being pulled out of battle, from your side and mine, I am... I am really glad to be able to see you again, Akira.