accidental video post :: because tomorrow might be good for something.

[turn_a_blindeye]

[Audio is a dull static, like the sound of a powered-microphone buzzing and picking up nothing

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[vile_queen]

The drought is this difficult? Or does something else bear heavily upon you, Kakashi?

[turn_a_blindeye]

...Just the drought. The heat takes a lot out of everyone.

How are you faring in that coat of yours?

[vile_queen]

Of course. Though you seemed more stressed than something so simple would explain.

I am not. Aesthetics must sometimes be sacrificed for practicality.

[turn_a_blindeye]

Did I? Hm. Maybe the PCD was warping the image.

Of course. Makes one curious as to just what you're wearing, then.

[Private//Unhackable]

[bloodseal_soul]

You're looking at the mirror the same way my brother looks at his automail.

[Private//Unhackable]

[turn_a_blindeye]

[His voice is somewhat soft, almost sad.] Am I?

...And what is that look, Alphonse?

[Private//Unhackable]

[bloodseal_soul]

[Al's voice is... soft, a little blank.] Yeah...

Memories. Guilt.

[Private//Unhackable] A couple of hours later

[bloodseal_soul]

... I'm sorry, Mr. Kakashi. That was really personal, I shouldn't have said anything. Or assumed.

[heavenlykunai]

Sir? Are things unwell?

[turn_a_blindeye]

They're alright. How are things for you, Tenten?

[heavenlykunai]

They're not too difficult. If I'm needed, I can do more. I'm not just a jounin for show, sir.

[turn_a_blindeye]

Of course not. Not that rank matters too much here.
Probably best to ask Neji where help is most needed, though. I don't keep up on these things. We apparently have enough water for two days, so maybe just see what you can do for any other houses in need?

[scarysnakelady]

...

Bed. Now.

[turn_a_blindeye]

Is that an offer?

[scarysnakelady]

Could be, if it gets you there before you fall over.

[turn_a_blindeye]

Really, hm...?

And if I fall over unconscious, you can just do with me whatever you please, right? Win-win for you.

[originalprodigy]

I know that things have gotten bad when I'm doing better than ninjas.

Um. Do you have an air conditioning unit nearby? Juke built some.

[turn_a_blindeye]

[Chuckles, just a little] How are you faring, then, Ryuuzaki-kun? Did you ever find your book?

We don't. We live in the area with running water, not the area with electricity.

[originalprodigy]

I never did find it. But I suppose that's only to be expected. Any book, here, would be a comfort. A specific one's availability on the whim of one who wishes for it would be nothing short of a miracle. Highly unlikely, in other words.

If you have water, at least you're hydrated. Is something else wrong?

[turn_a_blindeye]

That's true. I'm surprised last Christmas afforded me as much of my choice of reading material as it did. You might try asking Neji for books. I understand he was given a few back during his birthday.

I probably just need some rest.