itsnotzura | TEXT&VOICE MESSAGE POST ❧ gargleblasted

Aah, Kakashi-dono? My apologies for the delay. I am presently.

Is there something you need assistance with?

There is, actually. Could I meet you somewhere?

If you would like to, certainly. Where should we meet?

Somewhere private. Mind if I come to your room?

[is Kakashi coming to him for personal advice? to confide a troubled love life? to reveal an undercurrent of current ninja drama? to plan the assassination of a toady d*ck?]

Edited 2011-03-15 22:06 (UTC)

[how exciting!]

[tries not to sound overly pleased!]

Ah -- not at all. You may come over whenever you wish. My door is always open!

[fails at trying not to sound pleased]

I'll be right over.

[ there's a ninja at your window ]

[how much is that ninja in the window]

[the one with the half of a face]

[it should be half off due to the missing face bits fyi]

[is by now somewhat accustomed to the fact that shinobi seem to prefer windows to doors, and left both slightly ajar]

[of course, he is not accustomed to actually hearing a shinobi, since shinobi don't make any noise, so he continues tidying up the common area, putting out a fude and parchment to map the toad bastard's demise, or take notes on the complexities of shinobi relationships]

[ He climbs on in through Zura's bedroom, careful not to step on the bed whoops! Oh, right, taking off his shoes, there we go.

And makes his way into the common room.... from Zura's bedroom.

He does kind of look like he could use advice, huh? ]

Ah, Kakakshi-dono.

[he certainly looks troubled]

[this is a job for Katsura Kotarou]

Please, sit down. Would you like tea?

No, that's alright. You might want to be sitting, though.

[ He takes a seat on the couch ]

[blinking, Zura sits obligingly next to him, half-turned towards the other with an open expression of curiosity]

[ Super calm ] I talked to Takasugi.

[the change is immediate and obvious on the smaller man's face; a sudden shock, followed by a strange withdrawal, resistance]

I am afraid I don't understand.

[ No, he's sure Katsura understands. ]

I didn't let him know you were on the ship.

...I see.

[he doesn't need to ask why Kakashi had chosen secrecy, for a few reasons; Takasugi was never all that subtle]

How did he -- [a falter, and then he recovers his composure] ...Thank you for alerting me to his presence.

He already knows Gintoki is here. I'll let you tell him.

[ pause ]

Will you tell me what happened?

Many unfortunate things, as I am sure you have surmised.

[he seems preoccupied with memory for a moment, or maybe the future - whateverwherever he's looking, it's not the present, and the request that follows is drained of much emotion]

I would wish that you avoid excessive contact with him. He is a dangerous man.

There's no need to worry about me; I won't involve myself in your situation.

[ He gets up and walks to Zura's kitchen so he can make tea. He picks the bag with the least leaves in it, takes some fruit from the refrigerator and slices it onto a plate, and puts a tiny little bowl of condensed milk in the center for dipping, even though neither of them really like sweets. ]

Ah... thank you.

[on another day, Zura might follow him to the kitchen, cite the rules of Household Hospitality, and the very strict roles of Guest and Host]

[he doesn't do it today.]

[ It doesn't matter; he walks back with these things in his hands like he's the host. These aren't for Kakashi. ]

...If you'd rather be alone, I can leave, but you should have some tea first.

[the smaller man looks up, somewhat surprised, as if he hadn't expected Kakashi to stay in the first place]

[it is his problem, and he is going to deal with it accordingly (Gintoki -- nonwithstanding, he will jump that hurdle when he gets to it), but for the current moment...]

...I do not mind the company of a close friend. Your presence is always appreciated, although you do not have to feel obligated towards anything at all.

[he supposes he is becoming selfish to propose even that much]

[ He pours tea for both of them and takes a seat. He's still not sure whether or not he wants to keep Zura from his thoughts: they seem destructive. ]

I feel obligated to tell you that I also enjoy the company of a friend and as such, would like to know what you're thinking.

[ It's strange for him, to see Zura so ill at ease, but if he's indirect it'll cause them to circle around each other like binary stars; no one has the patience for that. ]

[it's an odd question; Zura isn't thinking much at all, due to the fact that he can't establish how he feels about Takasugi's reappearance into his life]

[his eyes are unfocused as they've never been, the open book of Zura's feelings blurry and smudged with ill-used indecision]

[he answers as honestly as he can;]

I suppose I am thinking -- that life is going to become slightly more complicated. To say the least.

The last time I saw that man, I swore to kill him.

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