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[ura_no_ura]

[ Well, it seems he's got the basics down.

This isn't the afterlife, even if Kakashi's not entirely sure if he's actually still alive. And the wings don't do anything other than serve a mostly ornamental purpose. Which, in his book, means that they're completely useless and have about as much function as a second belly-button or a third nipple. Either way, they're itchy and uncomfortable and he had to cut holes in his flak vest so they weren't crushed against his body. A flak vest that was kindly delivered to him by his sensei, along with the rest of his gear. (He's only too relieved that it wasn't Naruto or Sakura or someone else who came across him when he was still in that relative state of undress -- what, without the mask and all.)

So here he is, fully dressed, with his journal-cum-communication device in his hand, flipped on. He supposes he should say hello this way since it would be easier to do this than to hunt down every shinobi of Konoha individually. It probably would also be useful for him to introduce himself to the rest of the network as well.

He's sitting on a tree stump while Minato goes off to do something IDEK ok and has his signature I Am Bored expression on his face. Or rather, lack of expression.

The edges of his wings, silver and tipped in black, flutter slightly. ]

Ah, is this thing on?

[ He brings the camera a little closer then, to make sure it's properly capturing him. Once he's sure, he raises a hand in something of a wave.

This is starting to feel like some sort of speed dating thing, minus the actual person sitting in front of him. Not that he's ever actually done speed dating, but he assumes that's how it'd work. ]

Yo. My name is Hatake Kakashi. I'm a shinobi by trade.

[ What does one say in introductions? Likes, dislikes, dreams, and hobbies? Ah, he supposes he can do that. ]

I'm not the kind of guy who talks about his likes and dislikes... My dreams are...hmm.... [ a beat ] none of your business. And I have many hobbies. None of which I want to tell you.

[ Another beat. ]

Any questions?

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[ura_no_ura]

[ Is he okay.

Is he okay.

Kakashi might very well be dead, and his best friend wants to destroy the world. His best friend whose heart he held in his hand just a few hours ago. And it may have been genjutsu but that doesn't change how it felt, and it doesn't change the fact that there's a war back there and Obito, Obito is the one who wants to bring down the entire world. Burn it to ashes so that it can rise again in the perfect shape of his own broken mind, a reality where Rin's still alive and Kakashi never broke his promises.

Maybe back there, that world is already taking hold.

Kakashi doesn't know.

What he does know, however, is that he should probably respond in a way that Naruto knows best. He scrunches his eye up and he gives Naruto an expertly delivered smile, the perfect crescent of an eye. ]

Hmm? Of course I'm okay~

[ And see, that's the thing.

Kakashi's always okay. ]

[believeit]

[Yeah. That was word-for-word the response he expected to get.

He doesn't believe it, not after the things he'd seen. He also knows a thing or two about fighting best friends that want to destroy everything around you, but he also knows that Kakashi is always gonna be Kakashi and not actually answer something like that.]

Yeah. I don't believe you, just sayin'.

[Moving on.]

You see who else is here?

[There's a lot of people here, but he's meaning his parents specifically.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Naruto hasn't asked what's happened. Naruto doesn't need to know that Kakashi arrived here thinking it's finally over. Naruto can go on living his life, if one can even call this a life, and enjoy what peace they can enjoy here, with his family.

So Kakashi goes on smiling.

Smiling is what he does best. ]

I ran into your father when I first arrived. He explained everything to me, and helped me out quite a bit... [ And then after the slightest pause, he continues-- ] You know, he insisted that I stay with you guys for the next little while...

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[believeit]

[Kakashi, live with them?

There's that split-second of a groan because that would make three adults in the house that are going to be on him for waking them up or leaving smelly socks on the living room floor and all these other things he does, but then it hits him.

He'll have to go find Sakura-chan because OPERATION: FIND OUT WHAT'S UNDER KAKASHI'S MASK IS BACK IN FULL SWING.]

[believeit]

Yeah! You should!

Most the other guys live in that one building a ways away, but we've got room here. We live in a house, you see. Me, Mom and Dad.

[ura_no_ura]

[ Oh Naruto, if only Kakashi knew what you were up to so he could prepare his excellent mask under the mask trick. ]

Mm, it might just be for a day or two, until I find a place. [ And only because Minato insisted. ] I don't really want to impose on you guys.

[believeit]

It's fine, it's fine! Dad probably wants you to stay anyway!

[No you have to stay because. Reasons. He has reasons okay.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Naruto's being so warm and inviting, though that's usually how Naruto is, so Kakashi has NO IDEA that he has some ulterior motive. Poor Kakashi. Being tricked by his own student. ]

Ahh, I appreciate it, but really, I should find my own place...

[believeit]

[Good. Keep on going and not suspecting a thing, Kakashi.]

Well of course, but for now, you're gonna stay with us. [Nod nod, no exceptions.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Sob, Naruto, always having some kind of ulterior motive to one-up your poor sensei. He's old. Leave him alone.

Kakashi's secretly a bit happy because Naruto wants him there so much. Ahhh, his students are so adorable sometimes. ]

Well, I'm sure I'll see you around for dinner later... Anyway, how long have you been here?

[believeit]

[If only he had a new IchaIcha to use spoilers again.]

Yeah? I'm at home now, so I guess I'll see you later.

[As for how long..]

Two months. Woke up in the forest with my Mom and Dad, it was weird.

[ura_no_ura]

It seems like it'd be nice though... to be with your parents.

[believeit]

It is! It's really great, we've been doing a lotta stuff together! We have a house, and we have dinner together- this one time we made a cake- and sometimes I get yelled at it's just- family stuff y'know?

[He can't help it- that huge grin when he gets when talking about his parents. Being a family.]]

[ura_no_ura]

[ When he smiles, this time it's authentic. Naruto deserves to be happy. He deserves this reward, after all. ]

Mm!

[ That means he's agreeing with you rather enthusiastically, Naruto. Even if it was just one syllable. ]

[believeit]

[He continues smiling back at his Sensei. Not a lot could dampen his mood these days.]

So you need help finding this place or what? If you're coming for dinner, I've gotta make sure you get here on time!

Of course, unless you just want to get yelled at by my Mom.

[ura_no_ura]

Ah, don't worry... I'll be on time for once.

[ After all, it's Sensei and Kushina-san, and Kakashi couldn't possibly be disrespectful towards them. ]

As for my new place, I was thinking of checking out that communal housing building everyone keeps talking about.

[believeit]

You will? I've gotta see it to believe it!

[He's actively looking forward to dinner now, Kakashi has to eat in front of them HE WILL SEE HIS FACE....]

Oh, those. Yeah, all the other guys live in the same building. It's not too far from where we are.

[ura_no_ura]

Hmm, maybe I'll go check it out later... Do you know what time your mother would want us for dinner?

[believeit]

...I don't. Want me to go ask her?

[ura_no_ura]

Mm, that would be nice.

[believeit]

'kay.

[...]

MOOOOOOOOOOM?

[Just going to yell across the house.]

[fervidity]

[SHE'S USED TO IT BY NOW so she just sighs, stops what she's doing, and yells back in the same tone]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?

[believeit]

[Don't mind them Kakashi]

WHAT TIME'S DINNER?

[fervidity]

[daily occurrence nbd]

SAME TIME AS ALWAYS.

[believeit]

[Yup.]

'KAY. THANKS!

[Turning back to the journal like it's no big deal.]

She said normal time, so seven.