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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]

Yo.

[ Yep. That's it. Yo. Not hey how's it going. Or good to see you here. Just "yo." Oh, and a slight nod of the head. ]

[endgames]

I'd say it's been a while, but that wouldn't be one hundred percent accurate.

[Not long enough that he'd expect a response different from that, anyways. If anything, he thinks it gives him enough evidence to take a stab at guessing the last thing Kakashi remembers from home.]

Luckily for me, it sounds like someone explained the situation to you already.

[ura_no_ura]

Mm, I have the Yondaime to thank for that.

[ And actually, he has Minato to thank for the roof he's currently sitting under too, but that's another story entirely. ]

You know, the last time I saw you wasn't all that long ago.

[endgames]

Frontlines?

[It's a vaguer description, but he thinks he likes it. Better than naming off deaths to figure out who's five minutes ahead of who.]

[ura_no_ura]

...something like that.

[ Because really, Kakashi's not at the front lines anymore, not exactly. ]

[endgames]

[.....

He's frowning severely at the camera. Ask a vague question, get a vaguer answer. That's never reassuring. Fuck, you're not dead too are you?]

[ura_no_ura]

[ Of course, it's Shikamaru and not someone he'd probably intentionally misdirect. Shikamaru could probably use this information, and it'd be necessary for him to know. ]

I was pulled into another dimension, and well...

[ There's a slight pause. ]

I'm not sure if I survived the last attack.

[ And, there. It's out. ]

note: entire thread is now filtered

[endgames]

Aa. [Yeah, that's all he has, accompanied by a blank expression. For two seconds, anyways. Next, he's grabbing a pen and scribbling out his strongest filter to make their discussion private. In case Naruto or Sakura see - he's not sure if Kakashi wants them to know that or not yet.]

...that Kamui technique?

[He'd heard about it before, from Chouji.]

kakashi does not know how to use filters yet PLEASE TEACH HIM SHIKAMARU

[ura_no_ura]

...yes.

[ And then Kakashi takes a breath. A very slow breath. He's not entirely sure what Shikamaru knows. And as much as he doesn't want to talk about, would very much like to pretend it never happened, Shikamaru is their Chief Strategist and any information he might be able to provide to give them a tactical advantage would be helpful. Even if there's no war going on here, there's no guarantee that their enemies won't show up here. ]

What is the last thing you remember about the war?

WHAT DOES HE GET FOR IT

[endgames]

[Neji's dead. Dad's dead. His tone slides into something more crisp; military.]

Naruto and Lee severed the connection the enemy had over the Ten-Tails.

IDK A GOLD STAR

[ura_no_ura]

[ Ah. So that is what he remembers last. Quite a bit before Kakashi's last timepoint. ]

Obito pulled me into another dimension with Kamui shortly after that.

wow this payment systems sucks 8|

[endgames]

[A lot happens in an hour. Or five minutes.]

You said he attacked you. [That it might be a fatal blow.] Have you done any damage to him?

gold stars are lovely though :(

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi sighs here, breaking eye contact. ]

I'm not sure. We attacked each other simultaneously inside a genjutsu, so there is a chance that I might have injured him. There's also a possibility that both of us are perfectly fine. But, as you know, genjutsus can also be fatal. Especially when cast by an Uchiha.

maybe if you're in ninja PRESCHOOL

[endgames]

[If he weren't taking this seriously, that would probably get a smart reply of "no, because I avoid getting caught in them".

Which a. isn't fair, and b. he knows better. He was part of the Niju Shotai, which had ample information about Itachi's Sharingan. He prepared himself that time Sasuke was here, in case he would have to counter it. Uchiha genjutsu outclasses even top shinobi's skillsets.

So instead Shikamaru sighs, drumming his fingers on the table next to his journal. The faint thrum-thrum of it is just audible.]

If we want to talk about this further, I suggest we do so in person. I've filtered this conversation, but it remains to be potentially sensitive information. I don't want a record of it on the journals.

OH WHATEVER YOU JUST DONT LIKE STARS, FINE. YOU GET NOTHING

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi wasn't aware that this information might potentially leave a record, or that it might be hackable. He's still learning about this new world, and its strange communication devices. ]

Are you saying that this is actually recorded? Permanently?

HEY HEY YOU'RE THE ONE NEEDING SOMETHING HERE

[endgames]

Correct.

DETAILS.

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi sighs. ]

Very well. We should meet. I'm currently staying with Yondaime-sama and his family.

Just because he'd tell you anyways 8|

[endgames]

All right, Naruto's house. I'm on my way.

[He doesn't wait for a response, just closes his journal and heads out. He'll be knocking at the front door soon enough.]

action forever;

[ura_no_ura]

[ Turns out he doesn't have to, because Kakashi's already outside waiting. He thinks it might be good for them to take a bit of a walk and put some distance between the house and them. Just in case Naruto happens to come by and overhear bits of conversation out of context and freaks out. ]

[endgames]

[He was going to suggest similar, but it seems Kakashi beat him to it.]

Yo.

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi nods in greeting, and pushes off from the side of the house he'd been leaning against, sliding his hands into his pockets. ]

Let's take a walk.

[endgames]

Sure. [He heads along the path but aims for the forest.] I'd give you the grand tour, but that can wait for some other time.

[ura_no_ura]

[ Kakashi follows along, and waits until they're out of earshot of the house. He stays quiet for most of the walk. ]

[endgames]

[Most people have questions. Even with the war, this is a jarring enough place to come to that they want to learn about it. Learn how to get out of it. That sort of thing. Once they get the basics, they stop caring.

It feels like Kakashi skipped that stage altogether. Not that Shikamaru doesn't get it.]

For the record, even if that conversation was permanent, no one can read it without my journal or yours. Besides the Malnosso, but they don't care.

[ura_no_ura]

I see.

[ Kakashi doesn't have as many questions initially because he's had most of his answered by Minato. And what Minato didn't answer he was able to answer himself by skimming through the guide. But even still, he does have quite a lot of questions -- ones that he didn't have the opportunity to ask Minato. Ones he wanted to wait to ask. ]

Are we being monitored at all times?