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Kunai the 8th: [Video/Olivine Action]

[It's him, though only the goggles were in view, his headband having been neatly adjusted so that it was just dark blue cloth and the metal plate was quite hidden in the folds of material. It was definitely long enough for it. He was also lounging back on a bed with a blank wall behind him, his charmander dozing on his chest]

So. How many of you have had a moment where you're sitting there going 'when the hell did I become the smart one?'

I mean, I've never been stupid, but things have been ridiculous lately.

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[Never. If only because he always has been the smart one.]

Are you with Sasuke, or in Celadon City? [You never told him, bro.]

We have been in Cherrygrove for a few days now. Naruto is surprisingly listening to reason. [Unlike a lot of others, it seems.]

[That's because he's a good nin who doesn't hand out this info like candy.]

I've been sticking to cousin. You should head to Riku, I can tell him to meet you guys somewhere if you need me to. He can fly you over.

That is the plan. According to him, we should be in Kanto in two days.

... It is unlikely we will meet any time soon, especially after recent occurrences.

Then we'll just have to stay in touch. Between the pair of you, I think I like you better.

[No one's said anything like that to him before... nevertheless, gotta back up the bro.]

Naruto is... Naruto.

Despite first impressions... he has a way of surprising people.

He's nice and all, but I guess I'm used to being the loud one. Opinion stands.

[Dealing with compliments... hnnn. He falls back into silence.]

...

[He flashed him a grin.]

Awww, you're shy! The girls must think you're great.

[No, he doesn't look shy or flustered at all. Just

B|]

Obito.

[Happy he remembered!]

Shino.

[That's not an issue; Shino remembers everyone.]

You... are not a typical Uchiha.

[That's his assessment. To be honest, he doesn't know many considering... y'know. But the few that are alive are NOT Obito.]

[He blinked, then laughed.]

You're too kind.

Ah...

[That wasn't intended as a compliment... more like the truth. ok.]

[He smiled and sank further into the pillows.]

I get that reaction a lot.

It is not hard to see the distinction.

[He laughed softly and grinned.]

True. Nothing wrong with being a stand out.

I beg to differ. Why?

[Because-] Drawing attention to oneself can often make one a target; there is a lack of stealth, and it can hinder movement. [model example see: Tsunade's recent actions.] It isn't a favourable quality for a shinobi.

... There are exceptions, however.

[Uchiha Obito. Uzumaki Naruto... Kiba. ~~Almost everyone else in this village who isn't Shino.~~]

You say that like you're not a stand-out. You just handle it the other way, right? You try so hard not to that your stand out quality is being able to hide.

[He'll consider it for a moment.]

The Aburame clan can be said to be known for its restraint, along with our affinity with insects... so in that sense, yes.

[In other circumstances (Obito not being... dead), he'd be a lot more secretive, not mentioning his clan at all.]

[Shino, Obito knows what an Aburame looks like. You're it.]

You must be pretty much just what your parents wanted huh? Is it nice?

... You cannot say for sure what my parents wanted. [nitpicking again...

Nice isn't exactly the right word. Shino can probably say he's proud to be what he is though.] It is what I'm used to.

That wasn't a no~ And it's totally possible I knew your parents you know. Who are they?

[SUDDENLY STILLS]

... My father's name is Shibi Aburame...

[He looked thoughtful for a beat.]

Yeah, I met him once or twice,he was a jounin like, twice my age.

[... aaand shoulders fall back again. Phew!]

It would make sense for you not to share the same circles. You were of different rank and age.

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