[Sasuke + TRC!Sakura] Don't You Die On Me (You Haven't Made Your Peace)

[a_tiny_sunshine]

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Standing beside the Fountain in front of the school is Princess Sakura. She’s dressed in the same outfit she wore on her ‘solo mission’ in Acid Tokyo, which she got from the Store yesterday, gun and all. The boots are different though, much higher-cut, and there’s what looks like some sort of brace on her right leg. She’s obviously waiting for

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[his_light]

It was a bigger relief than he'd pictured. He woke up at six like he did most mornings, burning time in what could be salvaged of his usual routine until the slower-than-usual clock finally read the long awaited 8:00. Maybe Sasuke was simply used to his temporary state, but the sudden rush of sensations that hit him -- it was familiar, definitely relieving, but nearly overwhelming. All at once that stiffness in his limbs, that feeling of weight and slowness, dissipated as simply as though a chakra seal on his body had been released. He could suddenly sense all the people around him -- many more than he would have guessed seconds before -- and the fatigue that still clung to him seemed to drop by at least half

[a_tiny_sunshine]

The Princess looks up at his approach, her somber expression easing into a smile as her gaze settles on him, though there's a hint of curiosity to it as well. He seems different somehow, more like he had when she'd first encountered him, and she rather likes the change; it sets her mind more at ease, even if she doesn't understand specifically why or how.

"Good morning, Sasuke-san," she says when he's within easy speaking distance, giving a small, polite bow as well. "You look like you're feeling a lot better today. I'm glad."

[a_tiny_sunshine]

She doesn't expect any real response other than perhaps a minute nod--his behaviour thus far has reminded her a lot of Kurogane-san, gruff and largely silent, but also observant, fierce when need be, and more than a little insightful. Which is just as well really--she knows all too well that they don't have much time to waste on pleasantries. Still, she wouldn't feel right about this if she didn't ask him one last time, just to be absolutely certain

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[his_light]

Sasuke regards her briefly, more curious than anything as he picks up on the obvious concern, but there's no hesitation in either his response or his expression. He all but decided before she ever even asked.

"I'm sure."