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[yourhatred]

[This afternoon finds one CHEERFUL(?) Itachi walking out of the grocery, a bright SMILE(?) on his face and a full bag in his arms. He's HUMMING(??) something under his breath, a light bounce to his step.

He pulls out his journal casually, sending an unfiltered message to his brother.]

Sasuke. Are you recovering well?

[All of this is, of course

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[markofthebrave]

[Katara is heading towards the grocery store at the same time Itachi is exiting it, and she barely recognizes him. They hadn't really met when he was grown up, after all, and she's never seen a ninja besides Naruto smiling quite that bright.

..well. It's a small village. Katara couldn't hope to avoid him forever, and despite the horror of the story Shikamaru had told her, Itachi hadn't hurt anyone since he'd been here, meaning she could probably proceed.

And, quite uncharacteristically for her, instead of an instant overpowering righteous rage to temper her fear and demand a confrontation she feels more - indifferent? - towards the fact that she is about to have to walk right by him or run away.]

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[yourhatred]

[Sharingan red eyes recognize the girl as she approaches, and Itachi's smile only gets wider.]

Hello, Katara-san. I haven't seen you in person for some time.

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[markofthebrave]

[...that smile is kind of creepy, and she doesn't even know you, man. Apparently whatever effect she's under hasn't messed with her adrenaline.

How does she get out of this?

...okay, lying works.]

I'm sorry, do I know you?

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[yourhatred]

Oh, have you forgotten? That's all right.

[He bows his head slightly.] I am Uchiha Itachi.

[lostinmyway]

[Grune just so happens to be passing by as he comes out from the grocery store. Seeing him look so cheerful, she gives him a bright smile and a wave.]

Hello! Isn't it such a lovely day?

[yourhatred]

It is, actually.

[Itachi smiles right back.]

I don't think I'll keep myself cooped up at home this afternoon.

[lostinmyway]

[That makes Grune's smile grow.] Oh, are you going for a little walk today?

[yourhatred]

Something like that, possibly. Or work on my garden.

[yourhatred]

[Don't worry, Law. He hasn't forgotten about you!

He might even stop by with dinner later.]

[yourhatred]

[Upon returning home, Itachi will immediately go about cooking what he'd procured from the grocers. All of their floor will soon be filled with the aroma of cooked vegetables.

There's steamed rice, soup, and cabbage rolls.

If Law doesn't come out himself, the ninja will bring it to his door.

With a bright smile.]

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[sasukelogic]

[Recovering? Yes. Well? Absolutely not. He feels like shit. He still isn't fit to leave his bed, and even though he is doing much better, he will not be happy about anything but a full recovery, thanks very much.

He is surprised to hear Itachi's voice over the journal, though. It's a pleasant surprise even, if it wasn't for the nagging feeling that something is off. Itachi hadn't even put up a filter? Sasuke will be fixing that.]

I'll live.

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[yourhatred]

Of course you'll live. The healers here know how to do their jobs.

[He sounds far too pleasant as he says this, and the tone of his voice doesn't change as he goes on.]

I'll bring something by for you later. I picked up fresh tomatoes and everything.

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[sasukelogic]

... Alright...

[While the promise of tomatoes and a visit isn't unpleasant or anything, there was most definitely something very, very off. There is a small pause before he continues.]

Any particular reason you're in such a good mood?

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[yourhatred]

[Itachi pauses to give this some thought. Was there a reason?

...He doesn't really need a reason, does he?]

It's a beautiful day outside, is all. Hardly a time to be gloomy.

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[generalflirt]

Sasuke-kun?

[He hasn't been on the journals at all lately - really, he threw his book aside for a long while - but after a few odd run-ins with people in street already he decided it was okay to skim it. But that ends up recorded with a curious tone as he passes this one.

Another ninja maybe?? No that's too quick to assume]

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[yourhatred]

Yes, my brother. Are you familiar with him?

[Goodness. Has he gone and made friends?]

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[generalflirt]

Eh, we've only spoken two or three times, actually.

[With a nervous laugh. That recorded? Well. Too late now]

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[yourhatred]

I see.

He's not always the easiest to befriend.