twinlionfists | 1st Tenketsu

[Action: Somewhere in the village - Sakura Only]

[Taken from the battlefield, Hinata let out a gasp before she found herself waking up on the ground. She slowly stood, taking in the fact that she was wearing clothing that was decidedly not her uniform from the war. In fact, her arms and legs were sticking out of the flimsy white dress, making her feel extremely under-dressed.

As she turned around, she saw a flash of purple that seemed to remind her a little of the jacket from her normal outfit. She reached out to grab at the colorful thing and brought back a handful of lavender feathers. Suddenly, she was overcome with nausea and lightheadedness before she passed out, never noticing the familiar face of her pink-haired comrade from Konoha as the blackness took over her again.]

[Video: For others, Two days later]

[Have a very confused looking hime-type, Luceti. Complete with the self-conscious blush.] E-excuse me. M-my name is Hyuuga Hinata. I have just arrived here to this village. [The camera shifts to point out her lavender wings.] If they serve no practical usage, why are they there? And am I the only one who discovered a brand on the back of their neck? They seem rather obvious.

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[Lee waits patiently and then listens.]

Ah... So Sakura-san has already found you. And it sounds like she has been most helpful. It is good that you have already found a place to stay. I imagine she has told you at least the basics regarding the situation here thus far.

Yes, I was fortunate that it was Sakura-san who was in that field and not someone else. [Who knows what kind of damages she could have sustained by another person who was unable to pull their punches so effectively?] She has. She also explained that you live close by.

Very close by! Her apartment is next to ours. [His and Neji's.] So - you will not need to travel far to find comrades.

I look forward to seeing you then, Lee-san! Perhaps you might let me fix you dinner one night.

Ah... You do not have to go through such troubles! I will be pleased to see you around, all the same. [It's a reminder of home. And with all the Konoha ninjas around... he wonders if he'll be able to pretend they're all just back at Konoha. That the war never happened.]

[She gives him a bright smile.] It will be no trouble, Lee-san! [It would be something that she can do for the few of her friends who have managed to make to this strange world, an attempt for her to forget her last few moments back in their own world.] It would be a pleasure to be able to do something for you.

You are too kind, Hinata-san. [He says somewhat quietly, giving a bow to the video feed.] I would have have to find a way to repay such a generous act!

[She is only too happy to return the bow, pleased that just the offer of making him dinner seems to have made her friend happy.] There is no need for repayment, Lee-san.

[And just like that, her face falls.] Do you have any news about Neji-niisan?

I- [And his face falls as well at her words. Hearing her say that name brings those memories rushing back, which he tries to blissfully ignore with his presence in Luceti.]

He... Neji is not in right now. But he is here, somewhere within this village. And he... He is well.

[It is a cruel little bubble of hope that grows in her chest at Lee's last words. Neji was alive here. He was well. She wished to see him immediately, truth be told, to confirm for herself that he was...alright.

But, she can see that Lee is also affected by this information as well.]

And are you well, Lee-san? Truly?

[And he goes quiet at that - so directly. There's no more question about it. She's from the same time. And Lee did not want to hide the truth from her. Not from the person whom Neji decided his life was worth.]

T-truly....

I am still coping. Hinata-san.

[He knew. Lee-san knew what Neji did for her, for Naruto-kun. She bows her head under the weight of that sacrifice, unable to distinguish if she was truly worth the loss of her cousin's life in the grand scheme of things.]

I-I understand.

[He can only imagine her own pain - being somewhat aware of how closer they seemed to become over the years.]

Still... it's best not to dwell on pain for too long. We... we cannot neglect our springtime of youth. Not when... he himself is still a youth as well, here.

[She takes a moment to nod at his words. They are useful and practical and she will probably end up following them once she has a moment to adjust.]

Please bring Neji-niisan with you when I make dinner then. Is next week a good time for you?

I am sure that he would be pleased to join us. [He smiles lightly.] Next week would be fine. On whichever night is best for Neji.

Y-yes, of course! [Her smile this time is genuine, even if it's just a small one.] I am looking forward to it. Please keep me aware of when the two of you are available.

I certainly shall, Hinata-san! [He's very pleased for the smile.] And if you have any other questions regarding the situation here, do not hesitate to run them by me.

[She's touched at his thoughtfulness. Lee-san is really too good for his own good.]

If I have any more questions, I will certainly ask you. Thank you, Lee-san!

Understood! You are most welcome, Hinata-san. In the meantime, take care of yourself!

[Have a huge smile before she gives a bow again.]

I will! Have a good day!

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