voice. ☣ nnngh

[pacificism]

[The video crackles on. The voice sounds... rather unimpressed,. Because for some reason the greeter who had accosted him within the first five minutes of his arrival -- out of some freakish form of luck and against all odds, recognized him -- and had attempted to sling an arm over his shoulders. A few seconds later, the greeter found his arm slung

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[Audio]

[fifth_kazekage]

Which individuals?

[Audio]

[pacificism]

Relevant individuals.

[Audio]

[fifth_kazekage]

[And from looking at the other responses...]

...Itachi Uchiha.

[Audio]

[pacificism]

[Smart cookie.]

How astute-- [And from his brief stalking stint on the network--] Gaara of the Sand.

It seems that we have both done our research.

[audio]

[noboatbigenough]

[Kisame is... very, very surprised, but he's pretty sure he's dead too so, why not?

He's quiet for a minute--the only audible sounds being the faintest rustle of cloth as he shifts and a deep breath--debating the situation, and then he speaks.]

Itachi-san.

[Someone who knows him very well can hear a faint hint of uncertainty under the casual tone.]

[audio]

[pacificism]

[... well, he can understand the uncertainty. He's rather uncertain himself, having been dead within the last three hours, and miraculously alive again.]

Kisame-san. [There would be a nod here, if this had been, well, you know, video. But otherwise, he jumps straight into business.]

Location.

[audio]

[noboatbigenough]

Some apartments for newcomers. If you arrived in the same field as I did, they shouldn't be hard to find.

[He follows that up with some quick directions and the number to his room.]

I'll let you in when you get here.

[He would come down, but he hadn't stayed at the hospital long enough to get more than basic care and he won't be fully recovered for a while, or until he fuses with Samehada again.]

[audio] --> [action]

[pacificism]

[Amusement in his tone that only those who know him well would be able to detect.] You seem to have adapted admirably.

[Soft murmur--] I shall be there shortly.

[True to his word, he is. And since shinobi are not known to use doors under any circumstances, he manages to land on the right balcony.]

[ voice | locked ]

[underachieves]

[This reply comes several hours late. He hasn't been checking his NV for most of the evening.]

Itachi-sama..?

[ voice | locked ]

[pacificism]

[... well, that manner of address is unexpected. Either one of his cousins have come back to life, or this is another example in the case of the friendly greeter. He's inclined to believe neither until he's ascertained the situation.]

I do not recognize your voice.

[ voice | locked ]

[underachieves]

[For a second he almost thought...]

I'm sorry, I--

I'm Shikamaru. Nara Shikamaru.

[ voice | locked ]

[pacificism]

[Quick to apologize, too. Strange, as he had never quite associated that trait with the Nara clan. Murmur--]

And your business with me?

video

[nakamadile]

Not much to go on.

voice.

[pacificism]

My apologies. It was not meant to be comprehensive.

Re: voice.

[nakamadile]

I see. Who are you, then? You may call me Sir Crocodile.

voice.

[pacificism]

Uchiha Itachi. [Murmur.] And your business?

[Voice]

[heavenly_earth]

Uchiha Sasuke arrived very recently as well.

[Said way too casually to be natural, it's very nearly a taunt. Helpful or not, it's not really his problem, he's just interested in your state of mind]

[Voice]

[pacificism]

[This is definitely a screw-you moment. But can you hear his smile?]

I have heard his voice.

[Voice]

[heavenly_earth]

Is that so? [An undertone of amusement] That reunion should be interesting. I recall he wasn't particularly agreeable.

[Voice]

[pacificism]

[Quietly--] Will you intervene?