the unknown fire.

不言実行 no words, but action

[atticusatticus-deactivated20140]

genhaya

[namiashi]

Come on, Genma, we’ve been friends for so long. I wouldn’t drop you because I can’t about poisons with you. Plus, Aoba is a pretty nice guy — he’s got a good sense of humor to him! You should have more faith in our friendship…

I think he goes play shogi or some other game, I think. Who knows?

Don’t worry about it, okay? It’s not really something I should be talking about much, anyway!

[foolsfire]

Hey I'm not knocking Aoba, just saying that if you and Shizune are getting pally about your abilities then us mortals with no common abilities are left to die and blow away in the dust. Or turn into dust? Or crows?

Probably; a little too boring for my tastes.

Yeah but... I mean it's at least something we could talk about in private, if you wanted to.

[tokujouhayate]

There’s plenty fun in instant gratification, like when I sent you the spinach and you were pouty about it. I’m disappointed that you don’t have a joke for me right now. Maybe you’ll have to wait an extra day for your coffee then.

[foolsfire]

Saying I was pouty is not doing wonders for my masculine pride here. You drive a hard bargain, what am I even supposed to joke about on the spot? 

[kakashihatakesenpai]

I don’t know what you’re talking about, my kids would be perfect angels. Your kids, on the other hand, would be the most irresponsible children this village has ever seen. /chuckles/ Don’t procreate just to prove me wrong though. I’m not going to do it either.

Gai is like the annoying little brother I never had. Except he’s older than me. /shrugs/

Pffft. Impenetrable fortress…/does his best to refrain from making dirty jokes/…whatever you say Genma. I wish I could go on more missions with people my age but since I’ve become a jounin-sensei my life has been revolved around the next generation. Shouldn’t have left the ANBU; can’t really complain.

[foolsfire]

And that's also why I don't have any! I'm not exactly the father type, and the idea of having children is pretty weird. But I guess kudos to anyone who does, it just won't be our handsome genes being passed down to the next generation.

See, that's why I had the smart idea of staying as a specialized jounin. I mean it's not like I'll probably be guarding another Hokage again, but at least I can take A-rank and be around most of our friends. Besides, your teams all seem close to each other--you still hang around with Gai and Kurenai, right? That hasn't changed from when we were younger. 

[Frowning into his drink slightly, Genma shrugged at Kakashi's last comment.] Yeah but, was ANBU really all that great for you? 

[foolsfire]

There's nothing that can make you feel more young and fresh than being unable to move your head and shoulder. Looks like all the paperwork I tried to do was dangerous from the start--this is a hazard in the workplace and I will claim compensation!

[namiashi]

I’m very disappointed that I hadn’t spent time getting to know her. If you’ve known this about her, why wouldn’t you have introduced us? I need someone I can talk to about poisons and such without freaking them out, or boring them comatose. 

We should talk to Iwashi about this…

I can see that. You’re quite a sponge for negative attention, huh? We can go out drinking sometime if you need to get away. We haven’t since my last mission was coming up. 

[foolsfire]

What if she liked you better than she likes me? I can't risk your poison fascination mingling together to create the ultimate friendship while Aoba and I are left to talk about crows. Not that there's really much to talk about there in the first place, which is kind of my issue.

Where the hell does Iwashi even go when we're not on missions? I wouldn't know where to go to talk to him about it.

That would be great, I still haven't asked you how your mission even went--that's kinda shitty.

[inuzukatsume]

Do you really want to play this game with me, Shiranui?

[foolsfire]

I don't want to play anything; I don't see why you're attacking me over your child's curiosity. I wasn't going to lie, you can handle whatever you want him to know--surely that's more respectful towards your decision.

[namiashi]

Well, if she’s interested in poison-based ninjutsu, I’ve got to talk to her. I guess not working with Shizune in the past is coming back to bite me! I’ve not heard much of her besides her amazing healing skills — I’ve always thought she was more of a medical genius. You make her sound frightening but that’s just the person you want on your team!

Iwashi? As a businessman?  I can imagine it. He’s got the brains for it. 

Ha, I’d rather not get a kick to the teeth. If Gai’s after you, then I’ll wish nothing but the best for you from the sidelines. If you fear Shizune, I fear Gai’s Taijutsu.

[foolsfire]

Shizune is a little terrifying but a great ninja too, I'm sure the two of you will get on well. I don't know why her fighting abilities are always sidelined for her healing. I guess she's easier to underestimate that way: meaning she has more of an advantage in the long run. Although that said, I wouldn't want to underestimate her healing abilities either--not that I would for anyone who trained under Tsunade-sama.

And the personality...

Yeah well, turns out Gai wasn't the biggest threat I had on here. I have a new headache to deal with each time I log on, maybe that's a sign I should be doing more work instead of socializing. 

[tokujouhayate]

I want my joke now.

[foolsfire]

But where's the fun in instant gratification? I'm sure I can tell you one later, if you have the patience to wait for it!

[inuzukatsume]

I think I made it very clear what answer I want! 

[foolsfire]

Clearly the answer is with your son.

[foolsfire]

inuzukatsume replied to your post:What exactly have you been talking to my son about?

I don’t believe that’s the proper answer to the question I just asked.

I can't imagine what answer you do want.

[tokujouhayate]

… I’ll make you coffee? Tomorrow?

[foolsfire]

That sounds much more appealing! Count me in.

[foolsfire]

What exactly have you been talking to my son about?

Nothing he didn’t bring up himself. 

[tokujouhayate]

You don’t look like you’re swooning. I’ll buy you coffee? Will that ease your aching spinach-less heart?

[foolsfire]

I suppose it miiiiight.

[tokujouhayate]

… Was that a joke? Or are you serious? I can’t be that bad—come on, it rhymed, it had your name, it had everything.

Tell me what a good joke sounds like then.

[foolsfire]

Oh Hayate-chan, I am just swooning at the effort you put into that joke. 

However, I am still sulking over the spinach so I refuse to give you a joke.

[namiashi]

Fine, that’s one plan down the drain. Shizune already probably thinks I’m shady for being so knowledgeable about poisons; I don’t think resuscitating you because of shock, or something worse, would really make her think of me in a better light. 

Sake-soaked dango would be sold all over the Land of Fire, and we’d get all the free noodles we’d want? I couldn’t ask for a better reality. I wouldn’t call either of us business-minded, though — we’d need to get someone else in to help.

Who knows? Gai could appear at any second… That is what he is good at.

[foolsfire]

Are you kidding me? You two are probably perfect for each other. Everything she touches is laced with poison, and that's not a bitter metaphor--I mean it literally. Poison comes out of her fucking mouth and she terrifies me to the point where it borderlines on emotions I don't want to think about. On the other hand, I don't touch poison--so I probably will die.

Exactly, it's the perfect business model for us--apart from the fact we aren't businessmen. Who even is though? I think Aoba's too skittish... What about Iwashi?

I can only hope he has his hands full with Lee... If not then I'm going to be asking you to protect me .

[tokujouhayate]

Really? Was it just bad, or was it really bad?

[foolsfire]

Bad. Terrible bad. The absolute worst. No-one has ever made a joke as bad as that ;)