His sense of humor was the same, too. A younger Ino would roll her eyes but this Ino gave him a small smile, wry on the edges. "Thanks," she responded, sincere.
And perhaps, it wasn't just thanks for an umbrella either. Perhaps it was thanks for being her sensei and teaching her what he could in the ways of an unfair ninja world that cut his life too short. And her father's along with so many other innocent lives.
"For keeping me moderately dry."
Her drying paused and it felt like he had read her mind. Maybe it's from how much time spent together as a team. Even Shikamaru and Chouji knew what she was thinking and vice versa, in her case. The inhale of breath she took burned in her chest. She was going to take these small treasures and enjoy the friendships while they lasted.
Because life was fleeting.
"Sensei...we don't have to talk about that. You're here now and I bet Shikamaru is happy to see you. I'm happy to see you!" Even if it wasn't real and she wouldn't remember it if/when she ever went home. She was happy right now and to stand under an umbrella with her sensei.
/salute!!
And perhaps, it wasn't just thanks for an umbrella either. Perhaps it was thanks for being her sensei and teaching her what he could in the ways of an unfair ninja world that cut his life too short. And her father's along with so many other innocent lives.
"For keeping me moderately dry."
Her drying paused and it felt like he had read her mind. Maybe it's from how much time spent together as a team. Even Shikamaru and Chouji knew what she was thinking and vice versa, in her case. The inhale of breath she took burned in her chest. She was going to take these small treasures and enjoy the friendships while they lasted.
Because life was fleeting.
"Sensei...we don't have to talk about that. You're here now and I bet Shikamaru is happy to see you. I'm happy to see you!" Even if it wasn't real and she wouldn't remember it if/when she ever went home. She was happy right now and to stand under an umbrella with her sensei.