one_long_mission | [closed] Multi-Purpose AU Post for Neji and Flirtsuke

Coming from someone who fought almost entirely with her bare hands, the sight of few weapons was hardly troubling. She tilted her head, one hand casually raising to cover her mouth as if in contemplation, though in reality it was to hide her smile. "Truly? There were those in Konoha who believed you to be as such?"

She met those eyes without difficulty, white meeting black to read the same kind of strength and determination she would expect from any shinobi.

"No need for on-duty mode when all we're doing is having te though." he unzipped his shirt, undid his headband's knot to store it safely and finally poured himself his own cup of tea. "Our team is one of the most reliable in Konoha in our age range. I've always done all I could to see a mission though, even if I had a few frights. Menma takes after his dad a lot, and he can take split-second decisions that save the day."

"It sounds as though you had a skilled team." She nodded and gingerly blew on her tea to cool it before taking a gentle, measured sip. "I cannot say for certain, but I believe before certain... events happened, your teamwork was quite good, where I am from. Certainly nothing when compared to ours, but..."

She masked her lips with another measured sip of tea. No point in being melancholic over those left behind. It would most likely be temporary.

"I do take pride in doing what I do well~ and this goes for everything~" he purred.

Was a purr really necessary there? She only hmph'd quietly and set her teacup down, arching her eyebrow again. "Do you mean to say that you do everything well, or simply that you are proud of everything you do?"

It's always necessary! "I mean to say that I put in all the efforts I can into everything I do, and take pride in such a fact." he finally claimed his first sip of tea.

"So it would seem," she agreed, covering her mouth briefly with her hand to again hide her smile, though there was no way to mask the way the corners of her eyes crinkled in amusement. "An excellent endeavor."

He blinked. "...hm?" he had noticed her expression. "Something the matter?"

A beat, before she managed to smooth her expression back to something more strict. "Nothing at all. Forgive me."

"Aha~ Sure. I'd forgive anything if you asked~" he stretched before claiming the cup once more. "And so... have you found any goal or occupation in this village yet?"

"I have, indeed." Her expression soured a little at the mention, though she cleared it back to impassiveness in an instant. "I have started work on a temporary basis to practice acupressure. Juuken is useful in that regard, yet I confess -- the moment there is unrest in this village, I will gladly enter the heart of that."

"Acupressure?" he blinked and leaned over, interested. "That sounds like something I'd love to try if I feel too tense~" and how would he ever, if his life sounds that awesome...? "Where are you doing this, hmm?"

He certainly didn't seem like someone who would need it, however... "There is a man in this village who specializes in remedies to joint pain and acupuncture. I have offered him my skills, in exchange for a small amount of money and the training years of experience can afford." White eyes flicked over his face. "It may aid with Chakra flow as well, if you were ever to feel interested in trying it."

"I'd like to feel that for myself sometime~" plus, having the company of a woman was always best. "I'm sure to find the place if I ever look." he sipped at some tea, relaxing into the chair. "It is a change from my past world, but adaptability is a good trait to have~"

"I'm sure." She nodded once before exhaling and bringing the cup to her lips again, taking a measured sip before adding, "If you wish, I could give you a demonstration. Free of charge, of course."

Yes, he is the most relaxed person in all the village-- make that the world! How would he even need this!? "You have all my attention and interest~" he purred. "What do I need to do?"

As an excuse to have a cute girl with her hands on him, maybe? She just gave him another patient look and set the teacup down. "You? Nothing but lie down and permit me to practice working Chakra into pressure points."

"That sounds easy~ and relaxing enough." he was already quite looking foward to that... and maybe he was using that as an excuse. "Anytime you wish, then~"

"Tonight." She took another sip of tea to keep from sounding too pleased that he had been so quick to accept her offer. "If you have no outstanding obligations, that is."

Well, nothing had ever sounded that good to his ears in a while. "No obligations at all, no~" he gave a smile and sipped more tea. "I do owe you a favor for this though, it is only natural~"

"Perhaps," she allowed, resting her hands easily on the table and offering him another flash of a smile. "Though it is also true that I should be thanking you, as it is another opportunity to practice something that will remain useful even once we find our way... to where we belong."

"Hey hey! That makes me feel like a guinea pig~" he gave a chuckle, although it was all in good humor.

"I doubt a guinea pig would feel quite so pleased with himself after he was finished being a test subject, hm?" His laughter was infectious, leaving her covering her own mouth with her hand to muffle the sound.

"Ooooh~ but I am not finished, we do have yet to start." he did laugh then, perhaps because she was.... ebcause of him. Quite the chain reaction.

"Then once you finish your tea, perhaps you might accompany me?" Her cheeks started to flush a light pink as she avoided his gaze, instead trying to mask the expression by waving for the server to request the check. Nevermind that she was inviting a male to her house, but Sasuke...?

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