[At this, Sasuke seems confused. They don't quite have the advanced level of technology in Konoha--yet. His brows furrow, but then they soften when Senri explains.
He hates this.]
Nothing like that is going to happen. [Sasuke??? won't let it??? He'll literally go turbo if that happens, Senri, wtf.] So you can cut out the death planning strategy. [He doesn't want to hear it. He doesn't... want to think about it.
Even if he allows Senri to steal his identity with technology.]
You... [He goes quiet, thoughtful. His voice lowers some.] You're always the one with all the information... And I'm supposed to be the ninja.
... I could hide behind Ray-kun for a long time, so no one knew where his information was coming from, or how much he knew. Now... people don't think I know as much as I do, and I'm paying for the fact that I hid behind him a lot during trials. Even if I'm right, people think I'm operating off blind faith - because I can't say what I know.
Because if people knew how much I know, then that's a different reason to target me. I'm a good liar, but I'm still learning how to efficiently tell the truth.
[he finishes the fingerprint scan for sasuke, but doesn't quite let go of his hand]
It's okay. I'll still be your info bunny, and you'll still be my ninja.
But if I'm going to be as useful as I can now, to make up for losing Ray-kun, I can't hide anymore. It's okay. The spotlight's always suited me.
[This doesn't sit well with him either. Sue him for being a ninja. His M.O. is definitely staying hidden, keeping to the shadows, using sleight of hand, using whatever kind of wit and subterfuge he can to get things done.
That's not the kind of path he wants for Senri?]
We're already targeted enough after having said who we were with during the trial. If you do something stupid to get into trouble, I'll kill you myself.
[How many times did he have to save Naruto when they were younger? He's too tired for this. For watching his friends suffer.]
I'm going to Merriment, if he accepts. I'm taking All Nighter so I can take Ray's place.
Uh-huh. [he doesn't look surprised at all] I had a feeling.
I'll stay with Beauty or Cheri - I haven't decided who, yet... I'm...
[a little scared of hurting whoever won't be able to protect him - but he doesn't say that out loud. not to the third person he's scared of hurting, in case anything happens.
he shakes his head]
I'll use Battle Armor on Taka, but please make sure the two of you take care too. Come up with all your codes, and tell me what they mean before you go.
... Beauty and Cheri are hosting this week. Beauty said he'll give me a theater - and I think this week I'm going to tell everyone what they need to know, for the end of the game. I'll make it a big show, just like I've wanted to put on for weeks. Then they can discuss what they want, and see if we can get people to start agreeing on one god, gradually.
[for like the fifth time in their idiotic month and a week stay, they are still holding hands]
Alright.
[It's weird. Kind of. His face is so incredibly soft, and it's a wonder his head didn't break into pieces when the ridiculous stony, usually scowly mask had been pulled away.] I guess I'll come see it. If I have time. [Which means
he'll be there in the back if Senri squints hard enough.]
You won't come back to Tokyo with me, so you have to see me actually performing my specialty at least once. You should bring me a giant bouquet of flowers to throw on the stage - I love that!
[What the fuck, he does not want to be seen carrying around a giant bouquet of flowers AT ALL. So the suggest just gets a kind of disgruntled look. Stupid bunny.]
Let's see if your performance measures up before you start asking for rewards.
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He hates this.]
Nothing like that is going to happen. [Sasuke??? won't let it??? He'll literally go turbo if that happens, Senri, wtf.] So you can cut out the death planning strategy. [He doesn't want to hear it. He doesn't... want to think about it.
Even if he allows Senri to steal his identity with technology.]
You... [He goes quiet, thoughtful. His voice lowers some.] You're always the one with all the information... And I'm supposed to be the ninja.
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Because if people knew how much I know, then that's a different reason to target me. I'm a good liar, but I'm still learning how to efficiently tell the truth.
[he finishes the fingerprint scan for sasuke, but doesn't quite let go of his hand]
It's okay. I'll still be your info bunny, and you'll still be my ninja.
But if I'm going to be as useful as I can now, to make up for losing Ray-kun, I can't hide anymore. It's okay. The spotlight's always suited me.
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[This doesn't sit well with him either. Sue him for being a ninja. His M.O. is definitely staying hidden, keeping to the shadows, using sleight of hand, using whatever kind of wit and subterfuge he can to get things done.
That's not the kind of path he wants for Senri?]
We're already targeted enough after having said who we were with during the trial. If you do something stupid to get into trouble, I'll kill you myself.
[How many times did he have to save Naruto when they were younger? He's too tired for this. For watching his friends suffer.]
I'm going to Merriment, if he accepts. I'm taking All Nighter so I can take Ray's place.
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I'll stay with Beauty or Cheri - I haven't decided who, yet... I'm...
[a little scared of hurting whoever won't be able to protect him - but he doesn't say that out loud. not to the third person he's scared of hurting, in case anything happens.
he shakes his head]
I'll use Battle Armor on Taka, but please make sure the two of you take care too. Come up with all your codes, and tell me what they mean before you go.
... Beauty and Cheri are hosting this week. Beauty said he'll give me a theater - and I think this week I'm going to tell everyone what they need to know, for the end of the game. I'll make it a big show, just like I've wanted to put on for weeks. Then they can discuss what they want, and see if we can get people to start agreeing on one god, gradually.
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Alright.
[It's weird. Kind of. His face is so incredibly soft, and it's a wonder his head didn't break into pieces when the ridiculous stony, usually scowly mask had been pulled away.] I guess I'll come see it. If I have time. [Which means
he'll be there in the back if Senri squints hard enough.]
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You're so mean!
You won't come back to Tokyo with me, so you have to see me actually performing my specialty at least once. You should bring me a giant bouquet of flowers to throw on the stage - I love that!
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Let's see if your performance measures up before you start asking for rewards.
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laughs
he's been out of hie element for a lot of the game but - acting? the confidence radiates]
Wow.
I wonder if the Hope of the Theater can put on a show.
[senri shakes his head]
Do you have a play you like? I bet I can learn it and nail a part perfectly within the week.
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I never had time to watch television. Not really. So I don't have anything.
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... okay, then I'll find something that I think you'll like.