[voice]

[couragetodare]

Iteru, right? Anyone want to go back down there? The roses are still dead but they're not the only plants in this place.

[ Past the introspection in Naruto's voice, there is a pause. ]

There's something I want to drop off. Seems like the right thing to do.

Comments

Voice

[strongarmed]

The tunnels are a bit perilous. Are you sure you want to go back?

Voice

[couragetodare]

Yeah. Didn't kill me last time. Once more won't do it.

Voice

[strongarmed]

True enough. At least you don't look like a dead man.

I'll go - that is, if you don't mind the company.

Voice

[couragetodare]

I've got a pulse!

No, I don't mind! Company's good down there. Uh. Good company's good. You know what I mean?

Private

[sucker_punches]

[Of course Naruto remembered. He always does.]

I'm off in a couple of hours. Will I still get it then, or is it too late?

[Teasing.]