[Voice]

[spandex_rex]

Thank you, Elphaba, for unfreezing me. You truly have my gratitude. Is there any way I can repay my debt to you?

Neji, Tenten - I wish to ask you both something. Have you heard from Lee?
...That's not what I originally intended to ask you, but I am growing concerned.

((He's not addressing Jack because he's doing so in one of Jack's own entries right now.))

Comments

[peeping-toad.livejournal.com]

I'm doing as well as I can for babysitting Moriko.

Last I heard, Tsunade put him on an extended mission with another team.

[spandex-rex.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, your little one. I hope she's doing well! I am so happy for you and Tsunade-sama!

An extended mission you say? A pity that we should be separated once again, and at such a time! It seems like so long since last we saw each other...

[peeping-toad.livejournal.com]

She's doing quite well, thanks.

I'm not sure how long it'll take. I copped a feel before I could see and got thrown across the room and told to babysit. I'm sure you'll be reunited soon enough though.

((Strike deleted.))

[spandex-rex.livejournal.com]

Say, I don't think I got her any gifts to welcome her into the world...

It is a pity, but I suppose that is what happens in the life of a dedicated shinobi. When he returns, I hope we will be afforded the time for a heartfelt reunion before his next mission! He's been sent on quite a few lately.

[peeping-toad.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about it, Shizune's already taken to spoiling the girl silly whenever she gets the chance.

It's just what happens in our line of work. You do your job and don't question when and where you get sent on missions.

[spandex-rex.livejournal.com]

But one extra little gift to celebrate her blossoming into the world couldn't hurt!

Indeed, and with every danger overcome, one becomes that little bit stronger. It's just that the heart still pines for those you are separated from...

[peeping-toad.livejournal.com]

I'm sure Tsunade will insist on waiting until her first birthday.

I'm sure you'll see him again soon. I don't know if I should tell you this, but I don't see the harm in it. Another mission paper I saw in the future, possibly a month or so from now which involves your whole team.

[spandex-rex.livejournal.com]

Not even one harmless green and orange stuffed tortoise toy?

Is that so? I shall make sure I remain in tip-top shape for it, as always! How refreshing it will be to be on a mission with all three of my dear students.

[peeping-toad.livejournal.com]

I suppose it wouldn't hurt.

I don't think we'd expect anything less of you Gai. But you didn't hear it from me.

[spandex-rex.livejournal.com]

And if Tsunade-sama would be unhappy with another toy being added to the mass of her toybox, the tortoise didn't come from me. I'd hate to incur her wrath... [visible with squinting]

But of course! My lips are sealed, and my voice reduced to a breathless voice on the matter!

[peeping-toad.livejournal.com]

I think I can divert the blame elsewhere and spare us both some pain.

It's appreciated.

((Also visible with squinting.))

[spandex-rex.livejournal.com]

Wonderful! I would be most happy to drop it off somewhere convenient for you then. I wonder if Moriko will inherit her mother's temperment.

[peeping-toad.livejournal.com]

I'll be at the training field near the memorial. ...That is an incredibly scary thought.

[spandex-rex.livejournal.com]

Then I'll be right there! Time me from the moment this post appears to the moment I appear before you! Very...Sakura-chan is already like a second Tsunade...

[peeping-toad.livejournal.com]

...Right. You've noticed too, huh? I'm not sure if the world can handle three Tsunades....