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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?

Comments

[deathsdoctor]

[Naturally. There are limits to how much he'll let a person feel him out on the first encounter, even if he's being indulgent here.]

Trafalgar Law.

Yours?

[Not that he has to ask, but it's better this way.]

[ura_no_ura]

Hatake Kakashi.

[deathsdoctor]

Nice to meet you, Mister Kakashi. Even under the circumstances.

1/2

[ura_no_ura]

Likewise--

[ And then it occurs to Kakashi he can't pronounce the guy's name. ]

[ura_no_ura]

...ah, sorry, but, do you mind saying your name again? A little more slowly?

[deathsdoctor]

[SIGH. HERE WE GO AGAIN.]

Tra-fal-gar. I know it's a mouthful.

... just call me Law, though. Everyone does.

[Even his partner calls him by his family name.]

[ura_no_ura]

Mm... alright. Law-san, then.

[deathsdoctor]

Works for me.

[...]

So... have you decided on any course of action regarding yourself about what you're going to do now?

[Honestly curious given the earlier line of questioning.]

[ura_no_ura]

Maa, I guess I should find a place first...

[deathsdoctor]

[Nice deflection. Law smiles - for he is a man of smiles - because he's seen it all before.

Continues on without missing a beat.]

Well, there's Community Housing building one. It seems to be the place of choice when it comes to ninjas.

[ura_no_ura]

So I gather. It must be a very large building. Do you live there, too?

[deathsdoctor]

Uh uh. I have my roots set somewhere else. It's a nice place though.

[ura_no_ura]

Mm, I don't need much to get by...

[deathsdoctor]

Then it's probably perfect for you.

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi nods, quiet for a moment, and then -- ]

So, tell me, what is there to do here, anyway?

[deathsdoctor]

Depends on what's to your taste.

There's working in one of the shops, organizations, or clinics in the village. We have farmland that needs tending and any hands are welcome. Or you could teach, train, or take up some kind of hobby.

Or... there are the missions, which you might prefer. They're for pay... small pay... and they get you out of the enclosure for a little while. There are combat missions, research missions, training missions, and others that require skill in medicine or seamanship. It's working for the Malnosso, true, but you can learn things out there that you can't here.

[ura_no_ura]

...I was actually referring to leisure, but that was... quite informative. Thanks. I'll keep it in mind.

[deathsdoctor]

[Shrug. Whelp, work is kinda a leisure (read: keep yourself sane) activity in a way here with no economy and everything provided, but...]

No problem. ... as for purely leisure, there should be a party or rave or festival of some kind sooner or later. Tanabata's coming up soon, for instance.

[ura_no_ura]

Are there movie theaters? [ and then, after the tiniest pause ] ....bookstores?

[ You see, bookstores are very important to Kakashi. Especially ones that might potentially carry the Icha Icha series. ]

[deathsdoctor]

No movie theatres, but we have a library. Filled with books from every world.

[... Law got the Icha Icha books for his birthday. Thanks Marco, you're a bro. But perhaps there are some left on the shelves...

Or not.]

[ura_no_ura]

[ That certainly perks Kakashi's interests. Perhaps he can permanently "borrow" those books... A nice little collection for himself. ]

Really. Books from every world. I'll have to check it out, then.

[deathsdoctor]

Sounds like you're an avid reader, then. Any favorites you're hoping to find?

[ura_no_ura]

[ Well, this is going to be a far shot, but, Kakashi might as well try. Even if it's maybe a little embarrassing. ]

Ahh... have you heard of the Icha Icha series, by any chance...?

[deathsdoctor]

[... one sec. There's the sound of rustling before the camera points at a particular set of paperbacks.]

You mean these books, perhaps?

[ura_no_ura]

[ Cue the surprise.

Just like that, Kakashi goes from being rather expressionless to suddenly a little too excited. Because Icha Icha is here. It's really here. He can read his books! ]

Yes. Those.

[ Hear that slightest tremor of excitement in his voice? Y e p. ]