{ VOICE } - 001

[uchihaweasel]

[There is a soft, mechanical hiss as Itachi turns his Forge over in his hands and the small device begins recording. It is not unalike machinery he has seen before, despite a more primitive design, and he recounts this is a quiet voice to himself, though much of what he is saying, initially, does not translate audibly over the speakers. Instead

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[ voice ]

[heartbetween]

Guess the flow of new people never stops... maybe that's part of why the locals don't like us. [that part of the sentence is mumbled, more to himself than Itachi]

Anyway, this place is called Anatole. Here. That's everything else you need to know. Though while you're reading through that, the first thing you should know is that room is only free for a month before you have to leave or pay rent.

Oh, and I'm Kaien. Nice to meet you, Itachi.

[ voice ]

[uchihaweasel]

...This information will be very useful, thank you.

[ voice ]

[heartbetween]

You're welcome.

So, where are you from?

[ voice ]

[uchihaweasel]

If the information you gave me is correct, where I am from is unimportant.

[lonestray]

Stay away from the mist.

[uchihaweasel]

I shall consider it.

[Voice]

[earned_my_eyes]

[It was only a matter of time. Sasuke was near silent other than his breathing, the fight to steady it, the need to control it. He had dealt with other Itachis before in World's End, and it was always a new experience, always taxing in its own way.

[But also, happy. Which always worried him, if only because of the choice he knew he would always have to make in the end: staying here or the goal.

[The goal would always win, foolishly enough.]

Itachi.

[Voice]

[uchihaweasel]

[Itachi feels something is not quite right. Sasuke does not sound angry... and he should, shouldn't he?]

Sasuke.

[The name isn't spoken with any sort of warmth, merely the barest hint of recognition.]

[Voice]

[earned_my_eyes]

[No, no anger thanks to certain big mouths by certain relations. He notices the almost indifference his name is spoken with and recognizes it for what it is. So, back to this again? It almost makes him smirk; familiar roads allow for less missteps.]

Following me now?

[Voice]

[uchihaweasel]

[Don't analyze too much, Sasuke. The indifference is caution, and nothing more. He's not quite sure why his little brother is lacking the anger he recalls from before... he passed on.]

Not quite.

[Voice ]

[couragetodare]

You're not a Genjutsu. ... right? Right.

You're not.

[Okay. ... So. No. He doesn't know what to say. But Kaien's already given Itachi the info, so there's not much else to say, is there?]

... Welcome to Anatole, Itachi.

[Voice ]

[uchihaweasel]

Hm... thank you.

[Voice ]

[couragetodare]

[The courtesy almost makes him want to ask. Almost. But Itachi is ever courteous, so it's impossible to tell. Still. Maybe-] Just a question but, you don't remember a place called Atia, right?

[And would he admit it even if he did?]

[Voice ]

[uchihaweasel]

[Itachi considers the name. He has been many place in his lifetime, but none named Atia. In fact, as far as he knows, there is no such place in existence where they are from...]

I do not recall a place by that name.

[voice]

[confinedintime]

It seems everyone has filled you in on where you are and what to look out for. Sounds like you have some people who know you too.

None the less, welcome to Anatole. Have you gotten the answers you were looking for?

[voice]

[uchihaweasel]

I have... although more questions have been raised. I suppose time will reveal the answers to those, however.