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[itsjustdust]

I'm not even sure this thing is working but, uh, if it is, leave a message!

Erk, right! This is Obito's mail. Um, yes. Message. Do that. I'll call you.

(This post can be used for any messages directed at Obito, as well as any ooc contact you wish to make with me as a player~)

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[Action] - the 15th

[uncagedforjustamoment]

[Inuzuka was who eventually tracked him down when Neji's calls and texts were ignored. It seemed apparently the dog-like pokemon knew quite well the youth's scent and dutifully led him through the halls and up to the roof.

Thus, Obito might first notice Inuzuka running up and bumping his nose into his arm. If he missed Neji's arrival before then.]

We're returning to Kanto today. You should return with us this time.

[Action forever]

[itsjustdust]

[His hand moved to the pokemon's head, his fingers light on the fur and his chin resting on his knees where he faced out near the edge of the roof.]

Neji.

[The word was quietly spoken, and he shifted a little, settling further into his current position.]

I wouldn't be the best company right now.

[Action forever]

[uncagedforjustamoment]

[Well he's in one piece and apparently uninjured. That is better than...some possibilities. Although he crosses the roof well enough to speak in a lower and more comfortable tone, he remains at a distance that provides the other with space.

Or would, if not for the pokemon nuzzling at him.]

I'm curious what you think I expect of company.

[itsjustdust]

Maybe not being vaguely suicidal? [There was a lilt in that question, and he sighed, staring down at his toes.]

[uncagedforjustamoment]

I'm concerned you would expect me to prefer to leave such company alone.

[itsjustdust]

I'm not really alone here,and I won't actually do anything. [He sighed, turning his head to look at him.]

It would be pointless anyway, yeah?

[uncagedforjustamoment]

Indeed. [Still getting a frown of disapproval, though. If killing him were a viable option he would already be dead. Lingering on it is ridiculous.] Given that, you should come with us. It will do no good to remain here. To leave their presence and allow time for each of you to adjust will be far more help.

[itsjustdust]

Ah, so someone talked to you about it huh? [He shifted around so he was facing him, putting his chin back on his drawn up knees.]

[uncagedforjustamoment]

I spoke with Naruto on the matter when he awoke. [He doesn't know what Naruto did after...but it won't surprise him if Naruto were impulsive and ignored him. Naruto is always impulsive, and being fresh from the battlefield would...amplify that.] As I said, it would be better for you to travel with myself and Tenten--who doesn't and won't know of your part--than to remain here for the moment. Time to reflect will serve your relationships best for the long term.

[itsjustdust]

I have no intention of telling Tenten anything about anything, don't worry. We're not close enough that I feel I owe it to her anyway. [He gave a rough sigh and brought his hands up, scrubbing at his face]

I make a mess of everything though Neji, you sure you want me along?

[uncagedforjustamoment]

[It was less of a warning than a reassurance, but he nods in acknowledgment anyway. If he is inclined in the future to share the information, then the warning has already been delivered.

He shakes his head.] There was a time where I was not so different. You'll find it's much easier to clean up those messes if you are not alone.

[itsjustdust]

Well, apparently everyone I get close to vanishes, dies, or both, so I'm not sure it's such a good idea anyway.

[He looked over his hands, tone flat.]

And don't say you already died, that doesn't get rid of the other options.

[uncagedforjustamoment]

[He shakes his head.] On the contrary, I'm in control of my own destiny, not you.

[itsjustdust]

[He stared up at him for a long moment of silence, a smile not even trying to touch his face, and then he turned himself right back around so his back was to him.]

Tenten will be happier if I'm not along.

[uncagedforjustamoment]

[...Yeah, he's not about to stand for that self-pity.]

Tenten will hardly care one way or the other, given she focuses much of her time on training and gym battles. Unless you plan to interfere with her battle?

[itsjustdust]

Nope, but we argue a lot. [He hitched up a shoulder, though it seemed like even his argument was somewhat lifeless.]

Hey Neji? I know you haven't told her about you. How do you think she's taking it back when you're from? Or your other teammate?

[uncagedforjustamoment]

...They were amidst a war. However they dealt with it, I trust they dealt with it competently, and supported Naruto in his efforts to destroy the ten tails and the...plan.

[itsjustdust]

[He nodded a little, then rested his cheek on his knees.]

They probably hurt a lot. It's good you want to keep that away from Tenten.

[uncagedforjustamoment]

...You're attempting to get me to change my mind. Stop.

[itsjustdust]

Actually, I found out some things yesterday. [His tone was very soft, and he tightened his hold around his legs.]

And it hurts.

[uncagedforjustamoment]

[...He's not really sure what to say in response to that, so he's silent for a moment before he defaults to] What things are those?

[itsjustdust]

Rin died. [His voice was very soft.]

And I found out more things that- that the future holds.

[uncagedforjustamoment]

[For a moment he considers it's possible she died here, but...no. Apparently that's not possible. Considering context, it's more likely to refer to 'in her proper time'.

...Which is no surprise. From his first conversation with her he strongly suspected that.

He crosses his arms and frowns down at the youth, while Inuzuka paws at Obito's calf, apparently disappointed with his lack of energy. There's little he can say to comfort or criticize Obito's reaction to the death of one close to him. So, instead he chooses to focus on the other statement for now.]

...If you mean things the future version of yourself has done, I think there's a much more pertinent matter to focus on than those actions.

[itsjustdust]

Considering the fact that it's really likely that person did kill Kushina-nee and Sensei? Personally? It-

I have to figure out how to handle it. [It was a low murmur, and he tried to pet Inuzuka with something a bit less lackluster.]

[uncagedforjustamoment]

[He supposes it is viable enough that the one who controlled the Juubi could also control the ones that made up the beast. Presuming he is in fact the one that currently did. Controlling the rampage--or even simply triggering it--would then make him responsible for their deaths.

However, the matter is beside the point. Discovering new atrocities committed by him matters nothing at this point: that one has already done far more than enough to earn execution, digging up more material is a waste of time.]

As I said, you should provide both you and they time to adjust to the information separately, rather than aggravate the situation with your presence. As for your yourself, I demand you attend to one question first: Whether the name makes a difference in the kind of person you thought you knew.

[After all, when he posed the question he was never required to answer it. Now seems an appropriate time.]