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[ If Hinata would want to remain looking at all, she would have to be the one to break the news. Despite her usual protests to the opposite, she loves and cares for her team dearly and would do anything for them. Tenten returns with tea, set up just how Hinata likes it. Her eye for detail has made the question completely unnecessary.

A couple of minutes, yes, minutes, go by where Tenten does nothing but sip, too tepid to actually touch the subject. ]

So, what did you need to tell me? [ Her voice is a bit quiet. It's a hoarse whisper. ]