[Closed] closed to Team Gai, day of the 3rd

[tenten_san]

I'm alright. Neji. Lee. Gai-Sensei. Report.

Comments

[heavenly_earth]

No significant injury, I'm relieved you are well.

-N

[tenten_san]

But there were injuries.

[heavenly_earth]

Nothing I couldn't bandage myself, don't worry.

[tenten_san]

Worrying is what I do, Neji. Always will be, whether we're on speaking terms or not...

[heavenly_earth]

Tenten.. we'll always be on speaking terms, whether we agree or not. It was never my intention to push either of you away.

[tenten_san]

I...
I know it wasn't. I was just angry and it was easier to be angry at you.

[heavenly_earth]

Understandable.

Unfortunately, I'm going to be preoccupied with the Chuunin exams most of the month, but perhaps if conditions are still favorable after they're over, we could get together again.

[tenten_san]

That's fair. After today, I've a feeling I'll be busy with recovery and retaliation, anyways.

[awokentospring]

I am well! [Mostly.]

I am glad you are well, too! I have a task to complete tomorrow for the Hokage-sama but if you can spare your time, please come and see me tonight. My apartment is mostly undamaged.

[It's unsigned but he knows she knows who it is.]

[tenten_san]

I'll be over as soon as I'm done at the Academy. There was a lot of damage when the Monument fell.

[awokentospring]

Understandable. I hope the children were alright.

Please come see me at your leisure. There is no need to worry or hurry.

[tenten_san]

Most of them are fine as far as I can tell. I think there might be a few missing, though...

[awokentospring]

[lots of pentaps]

Do your best, but the burden is not all on you, Tenten. Be strong. And do not forget to come see me after you have a moment.

[tenten_san]

[ And now she's more than wondering why he needs to see her, ]

...I'll let you know when I'm done here, and on my way. Should I be worried, though?

In the meantime, stay safe, Lee. There's no telling whether or not other attacks are gonna happen around the village while we're busy scrambling to take care of this one.

[awokentospring]

No, no need to rush. I just...

I will see you later when you have a moment.

[He just will feel better once he actually sees she is alright.]

[tenten_san]

...Will you be up late? In case this takes longer than I expect it too?

[awokentospring]

I cannot guarantee I will be up if you come too late, but feel free to stay. If you do not show up while I am awake you can help yourself to a plate of dinner. I will put it in the fridge before I got to bed, if that's the case.

OPEN TO ALL THREE STUDENTS

[morningpeacock]

[ I wasn't sure if the replies from Neji and Lee were open to Gai/each other (I assumed not) but Gai's is open to all three. ]

Thank you, Tenten! I regret I was not more prompt, but I am glad to see you taking the initiative for this!

I am uninjured, as is the Hokage!

Be especially mindful, my students. I suspect that this is not the last and that our enemies may well be growing bolder and more apt to strike again very soon. Be cautious and keep your eyes open. Keep your scrolls on you at all times and alert the Hokage, myself, or one of your MOST TRUSTED superiors if there is anything you notice amiss. ANYTHING!

We must be VIGILANT in these difficult times, but do not let them defeat you or your spirit! Konoha is strong and safe as long as we work to make it so!

[tenten_san]

It never stops at one.
I'll keep my eyes open, though. Maybe look around the Monument paths and see if there aren't any clues we can get about whoever set off the explosives.
If the Lord Hokage will allow it.

But I am glad to hear from you, Sensei.

[morningpeacock]

I am sure Obi Hokage-sama has ANBU on that task, but if you are careful--as I know you always are with explosives--I do not see why you should not also be allowed to conduct an investigation. He trusts you.

I am always glad to hear from you as well, Tenten. Be safe.

[tenten_san]

And I'm sure his ANBU soldiers are far better trained than I am at these things. I just... I would prefer to look at them, myself. Maybe I'll see something they missed.

You know me. I hate waiting and not knowing more than most anything else...