[As usual, Orochimaru is in his laboratory at SERO. There are subtle changes in the room from the last time--his name stenciled on the door and more assistants running around. All are evidence that he has, as promised, started to rise through the ranks. As always, his smile is enigmatic and disarming even while being an obvious reflection of his
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Have you? What would that be, Orochimaru-san?
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"I suppose I've never seen the value of your work to quite the same extent you do," he said, cradling Sasuke against his chest. He seemed so light, so insubstantial. "You can try to convince me of it some other time."
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"Perhaps," was his only response. He had not expected Itachi to understand. Most people did not, and Orochimaru was fine with that. It was the few with vision who did that he sought out. The rest were simply ignorant fools.
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Finally he simply inclined his head to the older man. "I am grateful to you for contacting me," he said softly. "I hope the next time we meet it'll be under better circumstances."
And he turned to leave, holding Sasuke tightly against his chest.
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