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bakerstreet2014-01-31 09:59 pm
absurdities) wrote in bakerstreet2014-01-31 09:59 pm
( stargazing )
the stargazing meme
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one → meteor shower you just saw a falling star! and another! make a wish!
two → aliens what was that? was that really? omg no way a ufo!
three → lunar eclipse you've been sitting out for hours, waiting for this. it's so cool!
four → comet does it move fast or slow? either way, it's amazing.
five → full moon the moon is so huge! just don't look too long, it's really bright too.
six → star dust anything can happen in space. make up your own plot!
seven → solar eclipse this might be happening in the middle of the day!
eight → planet sighting is that a new star? nope, just a neighbor in the solar system!
nine → constellations do you know the stories behind these odd patterns?
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For a moment, it feels like too much. Ino had already said that this wasn't a date... and now she was praising him like he'd done something that changed the world. He had done - of course but... he'd had plenty of help.
Whether her second comment is a distraction, or just what she wanted to say, it has him smiling - and very gently he lets their cups touch.]
To everyone, huh?
Who said it'd be funny?
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[Kampai.
She doesn't drink it right away, first watching Naruto and his face when he takes his first sip.]
Go on. Try it.
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[Everyone.
It brings a smile to him. She's right. His Father might have died because of him, but he'd died protecting the future. Not just Naruto.
The thought keeps that smile there whilst he takes a sip of the sake...
and almost spills the rest of it.]
THAT STUFF IS GROSS.
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Wow, you have no tolerance at all!
[Ino you haven't even tried yours yet]
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... Euch.
[He's still trying to get rid of the taste, and then looking at her!]
You drink yours!
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[HUFF. Fine, she will! AND SHE WON'T SPIT IT OUT.
First, she's going to sniff it delicately though. Doesn't smell bad. Doesn't smell like much of anything. Then she carefully lifts it to her lips, watching Naruto.
She just take a baby sip and quickly pulls it away, making a face. BUT NOT SPITTING IT OUT.]
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It fell out of his mouth.
Not that he has anything say, he wants to keep watching her... and when she pulls away like that, he bursts into laughter too.]
Go on, swallow it!
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well it's still SITTING ON HER TONGUE ITS NOT GETTING ANY BETTER SO WITH A WINCE
she swallows]
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Only, then she swallows and well-- he can't help his guttermind, so he ducks his head. There's his drink. He can totally do this.
and there goes the entire cup, right down his throat and--]
Crap, it burns!
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DOWN THE HATCH. It's not even a shot it's just sake they're wimps.
It doesn't burn so much as taste bad for her and she sets the cup aside next the the nearly full bottle they hadn't even put a dent in.]
Remind me why we wanted sake again? [SHE WAS FINE WITH LEMONADE]
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Another sigh and he reaches up to rub at his neck.]
T'get drunk I guess.
[Lemonade would be good right now though to be honest.]
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Any particular reason you wanted to get drunk? I know I said we were celebrating to the bartender, but that was just a cover.
[He had been staring at the moon, hanging out along on the Hokage roof too. Ino's voice is a bit softer and she places a hand on his shoulder.]
... Do you want to talk about it?
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He wants to, that's the thing - but it always sounded stupid in his head the morning after he had these moments, and it will probably make her laugh.
Her hand on his shoulder feels warm though, and it's Ino. They've grown closer over time, and he's talked to her before. Just never about something like this.]
It's just--
You know, when something reminds you of something.
[Yep.]
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Sure. It happens to me all the time.
So what reminds you of something?
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But Ino's not like that when it matters. Sometimes he wonders if she already knows what he's thinking.
Even so, his next words sound ridiculous to him.]
It's the moon, ain't it?
I mean-- you know, there's the whole... war thing and whatever. I wanna be strong enough. You know, so it doesn't happen again. Any of it.
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I'd say you're pretty strong, Naruto. I mean, you were the guy that defeated Pein all by yourself. Plus, you also beat that Kakuzu guy when we couldn't. Sakura's talked about all the other stuff you've done and I was there when you beat Neji and Kiba during the Chuunin exams.
But, you know, strength isn't really measured by how many cool jutsu you have. Though that's definitely a plus.
I think it depends on if you have the courage to keep smiling and being yourself.
Or, you know... [She pours herself another cup of sake.]
Whether or not you're man enough to have another cup of sake with me.
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The more Ino spoke, the more colour seemed to fill his cheeks and he was sure it would be obvious, especially when the moon gave off this much light.
He wants to argue. It wasn't just him who had defeated Pein, and if she knew the truth about how close he'd come to letting Kurama out back then, and just how much damage that would have cause and how many more lives they would have lost--
She's right about some things though, and despite the truth in her words, he can't help but frown. There's the briefest flicker of resentment, toward himself really. Letting his thoughts drag him down like this is so... out of character and even he knows it.
Sulking wouldn't change things, it would protect Konoha, wouldn't keep his friends alive, it wouldn't make him Hokage.]
I guess there's just-- somethin' about it.
[He means the moon, but it could relate to anything, and he knows that too.
The start of her suggestion is enough to whip his attention away from the sour thoughts, but what comes out only makes him chuckle.]
You really wanna drink more of this stuff?
'Course I'm man enough!
M'Uzumaki Naruto.
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Yeah... well, I won't deny that.
[There was something about the moon. It was full when her dad died too. But she doesn't think he would want her sulking about him all the time when she saw it.
It was too pretty to think of sad things. She would remember the full moon and how it would make the moon flowers bloom and the first time she saw them with her dad.
That's a much better thing to be reminded of. Naruto had to have a memory like that too, right?
Maybe now when he sees the full moon, he'll think of this night and the fun they had having their first bottle of sake.]
Well, yeah! I mean you bought it, not like we can let it go to waste. Maybe we'll get used to it if we drink it more or something.
[She shrugs and pours him his cup, handing it over.]
Alright, Manly Uzumaki Naruto. What should we toast to this time?
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He should be pleased his Father had thought so far ahead to be able to care for him after so long... It should be a good memory, so why did it always make him feel worse?]
Eh. Oh--
[The sake.
His eyes are fixed to the bottle whilst she pours, and the idea that he'll get used to it sort of takes a while to sink in. There are better things to think about, right?]
I dunno, it tastes gross.
[Even so, it's said with a smile - and he even takes the cup, thinking of something to say.]
To--
Friends.
Important ones.
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Sounds like something worthy to drink to.
[Couldn't think of a better toast, actually. Ino gives her glass one more uncertain look.]
To important friends. Bottoms up.
[AND DRINKS THE WHOLE THING, SWALLOWS QUICKLY
... Okay, that time it wasn't THAT bad.]
I think I'm getting the hang of this drinking.
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It's weird-- but he shrugs, watches her begin to down her glass and groans before doing the same to his.
It's difficult to swallow it, and he's still frowning even after he looks back up at her again.]
... How much until we get drunk?
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[She's already pouring more in his and then in hers.]
If we finish this bottle, I'm sure we'll find out.
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I dunno - stuff's already kinda wobbly.
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... Wobbly?
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[Naruto lifts his hand, waving it in front of him.]
Wobbly.
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I FIND IT FUNNY you had your username even BEFORE NARUTO WAS KURAMALESS
Lol. It was 'cause I played him in a place where he didn't have him!! =P
yeah but NOW ITS CANON HAHA
rofl. yes. ;; SO SAD.
WEEPS BROKENLY
ALL THE SOBBING
I WAS MORE SAD THAT HE LOST KURAMA THAN HIM DYING TBH
I KNOW RIGHT? (It's cause we know he isn't actually going to die. Plot armour and all)
EXACTLY i mean he's trying hard tho lmao
Too hard. :|
i know wtf nardo stahp
Now.
nnnnnnnnnow
>:|
TONIGHT MAYBE
MAYBE TONIGHT
ALMOST
rofl
NARUTO FRANKENSTEIN
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