The "New" House

[proudofmybaby]

She stared up at her house in satisfaction. Yes, it was falling apart. Yes, it was huge. But, well, if there were different time points of her babies running around, she needed to be prepared didn't she? Why, she might end up with a huge collection of her children instead of just two, and she doubted either boy would be willing to just share their room with some other them.

So. Big house.

Her eyes followed a shingle as a hard breeze sent it careening to the ground.


That needs some work.

Oh well, at least she already had some helpers!

(OOC: Okay guys, the name of the game is free for all. Aka, threadjacks welcomed and encouraged on her post.)

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[openedthebasket]

Neji gives her a glance, then huffs another sigh through his nose. "Of course, Uchiha-san. As exchange for monopolizing your son's time, I would be happy to lend assistance."

[proudofmybaby]

She wrinkled up her nose and huffed. "Neji-kun, I died. I think you can be a little less formal and at least call me Mikoto-san."

[openedthebasket]

He doesn't like the abrupt jump in familiarity, but inclines his head once. "As you wish, Mikoto-san." Giving her a cautious glance, he keeps his hand atop Itachi's head before asking, "...So you are aware of what happened that night."

[proudofmybaby]

The look she gave him was a mix of amused and resigned. "Of course I am. To me, it was just a few days ago."

[openedthebasket]

He only nods, eyes sliding closed briefly as he keeps a hand atop the boy's head, almost protectively. "I see. I apologize for treating you so rudely."

[proudofmybaby]

She shook her head. "It's fine. You're still invited to stay here. Another pair of eyes wouldn't go amiss, especially with Naruto-chan. She's taking the transition a bit poorly."

[openedthebasket]

"Thank you, but no. I would not want to impose upon the Uchiha household in such a way." Finally, he pulls his hand from Itachi's head and blinks down at him. "Are you ready?"

[stillpure]

Itachi was frowning up at him. "But you let me stay with you."

[openedthebasket]

"Is that a problem?"

[stillpure]

"...Then why can't you stay with me?" He shifted slightly on his feet.

[openedthebasket]

He inhales to let out a quiet sigh. "Itachi, what is my family name?"

[stillpure]

"What does that matter?" He blinked up at him in bewilderment. "So I'm not a Hyuuga, we established that."

[beforethedarkness]

"Mo--At least let us walk down the stairs by ourselves! MOM!" The voice came from down the hall and up the stairs as a trio of bodies made its way down, the smallest of which was struggling and protesting to the head-lock he was still trapped in.

[proudofmybaby]

"Don't think I didn't catch that she has a -pet name- for you too baby, you can just handle the stairs like this." She shook her head. "Besides, we have a guest! Itachi's friend is here."

[fire_fox]

"I have no pet names for him, dattebane!" She had to protest at that. Loudly. She is making her embarrassed and she is not amused.

[openedthebasket]

"But I am a Hyuuga, and--"

Suddenly noise. When had Uchiha-san disappeared? Regardless, Neji's hand drops to Itachi's head again as he turns to see just what's going on and just goes completely still, one eyebrow twitching uncontrollably as he just stares at the trio.

A Sasuke who didn't look as though he'd aged a day since leaving the village. A very obviously female Naruto. And an Uchiha-san who looked far too pleased with herself.

[stillpure]

Itachi giggled, leaning against Neji before leaning up on his toes to whisper at him. "Should we go rescue them?"

[beforethedarkness]

"Then let go and let me walk! Mom, this is humiliating!" He flushed more as he finally reached the ground floor, pulling more and more to try and break free. If he really wanted to, he could get loose (or so he told himself), but he wasn't trying as hard as he could out of the want to not want to hurt his mother. And to not anger her, but that was just an after-thought. Really.

He quieted down when he spotted the two, stilling for a moment before he turned away and felt his face heating up. Wonderful.

[proudofmybaby]

"Oh don't be silly darling, you earned this!" She did release the pair once why were all off the stairs though, utterly cheerful. "Why, you two were behaving -so well- upstairs I couldn't -help- myself."

[fire_fox]

She tsked at that, frowning at teme, before her attention slipped off towards Itachi and Neji. "Huh?" That's Itachi right? "What are you doing here Neji?"

[openedthebasket]

Neji can't help but smirk as he gives Itachi a glance, murmuring, "Your mother seems to have things well in hand."

He just spends a long moment staring at the girl, Byakugan activated to study her Chakra. Really, save for the shape of her body, she was almost exactly similar to the Naruto he was familiar.

"Training this one," he answers finally, letting his hand rest on Itachi's head again. "While it is strange to see you as such, it... is still good to see you."

[stillpure]

Itachi lifted his hand and waved with a smile. "I'm trying to get him to move in too but he keeps saying no..."

He then leaned against Neji's side without any further prompting. He was good to lean on, he didn't tip.

[beforethedarkness]

Sasuke was quiet for a long moment, still flushed, before he made to run away walk down the hall and head outside. He'd... He'd see what needed repairing. Anything to get away from the uncomfortable situation for the moment.

[proudofmybaby]

Mikoto laughed softly and shook her head. "I'll leave you three to it."

Then she followed after her son.

[beforethedarkness]

Sasuke, by that point, was outside and actively surveying the damage to the house. Frowning thoughtfully, he jumped up to the roof and examined the damage up close. They'd have to buy new shingling, and to replace some of the rafters if they didn't want the roof to collapse... This house was in horrible shape. Who knew if they could actually repair it without practically rebuilding.