#btbq&a

[okamirayne]

Another Q!! I know Genma is bi in BtB and I’m pretty sure it was hinted that he kinda liked Kurenai (as in LIKED) — is that true? And what’s with Shizune? Does he like her back? Thanks btw for taking time to answer our Qs about BtB 💗!

Hey again, sweetie!

I know Genma is bi in BtB and I’m pretty sure it was hinted that he kinda liked Kurenai (as in LIKED) — is that true?

And what’s with Shizune? Does he like her back?

Ah... not in the way Shizune would have hoped and she knows this. Genma feels conflicted where she is concerned; he respects her and cares for her, but he can’t give her what he knows she wants — his love. He tries to remain avoidant of what she continues to selflessly offer him, knowing he’s taken advantage of it in the past and might well do so again. She’s quite a sensitive topic for him.

Aww bless you! My pleasure!! Thanks for enjoying the BtB series enough to have these Qs and for taking the time to Ask! 💗

[okamirayne]

Omg so was thinking...what’s Kiba’s reaction to Sasuke likely to be if/when he’s released in BtB!? I mean we know how he feels about Genma right now but zomg, our Uchiha??? Aah!!! Hurt me harder!! Haaa! My brain has so many questions Rayne 😭😭😭!!! TY!!

Hey Anon! 😆

Ooh...great question...well given how uh, feral, Kiba is right now?

Yeah, don’t expect any warm fuzzies from our dog-nin. Sasuke hasn’t got many fans fighting his corner bar Kakashi and his old team.

Hurt me harder!!!

Ha! Oh you saucy thing, you. Don’t get my sadistic muse all riled up now.

My brain has so many questions, Rayne

Mine too, luv. Mine too. That’s the problem...stories never truly end...

[okamirayne]

Hello!! Do you have any hc’s about neji’s mother? I might be wrong but I don’t think the naruto series ever mentions or shows her

Heya Anon!

Great question and sorry that my crappy answer is the one I always give when I don’t know until I’m writing the scene...whereby I’ll get hit by the sudden lightening bolt of character insight in a bloody blinding flash...

And then the HC is born!! ....and yes, as far as I’m aware there’s no info on her... which is tragic really...argh...skeleton characters begging for fleeesssh....😭

[okamirayne]

Do you have any headcanons for genma and gai’s relationship being that they used to be on the same team as genin?

Heya Anon!

Oddly enough, despite having thought about this before, this particular dynamic is DEFINITELY one of those things I’ll only know when writing them in a scene together. Sometimes I have an idea beforehand, other times it only happens as I write — such is the case for these two!

I can say that Gai’s enthusiasm for Kakashi often garners mucho amusement on Genma’s part...at Kakashi’s solid expense, of course. 😉

[okamirayne]

Lmao I apologize if this is a weird ask but where did you get the idea for genma and kakashi being kinky af

Wellllll....

Ha. Great question. One person’s sexy fun times kink is another person’s unresolved emotional trauma. 😂 Nah, seriously though. I write a lot about warrior archetype characters and one thing that comes up with some of said OC characters are similar dynamics tested out in BtB between those males experiencing semi-masochistic or aggressive/control tendencies — or who just plain like it rough. Naturally some of this has tamed between Kakashi and Genma, certainly compared to their insane ANBU days, where the death drug was cut with rough sex (life-affirming at the time) and mixed into a dangerous combination...which also changed over time as emotions got involved. Also, depends on your definition of kinky — Kakashi’s craving for intimacy (sublimated into the novels he reads) translates to wanting to hear his lover speak during sex — particularly Genma, as he knows Kakashi’s mind about as well as his body. Hope this makes some kinda sense? 🤪 Thanks for the question Anon!

[okamirayne]

How were you able to portray the characters of Neji and Shikamaru so well? Like, I re-read your BTB series when I get the chance and it’s just mesmerising... I can’t wrap my head on how much I feel as if they were the //real// Shikamaru and Neji and not just fiction. I know authors do re-search for their works but still, your story feels like you created Shikamaru and Neji and not Kishimoto. I’m intrigued! And I won’t believe you if you answer this question with just “doing research” -same anon

Hello again my lovely!

Oh... wow....damn...my brain is completely...

....seriously, I don’t even know how to respond to this....I’m massively touched and very happy that my portrayal of these two much-loved characters felt authentic to you and resonated with you...I wish I knew how to answer your question....

Yes, I definitely did my research; I’d watched the series and certain repeats of specific episodes to get into the “feel” of the Characters and create art to help explore this more. The very gritty and organic way that stories and characters tend to play out when I write make it difficult to pinpoint a precise strategy or model that I use...especially when it comes to the characters. One thing that baffles me Anon, is how the male characters always feel easier to write 🤣 and as a woman writer you’d think the opposite might hold true... though I know that’s not the case for all....but I digress...I really do wish I had a better answer for you, sweetie...

All I can say is I’m just really happy that they hit the mark for you. That’s so awesome to know!! Thank you! 💜

[okamirayne]

Will you ever write another shikaneji fic which is not in the BTB series? Asking for a friend! Love your writing 😭😭🥰

Oh Wow,

I think my brain might finally mutiny on me if I tried, luv. And my sanity is pretty touch and go as it is 😂 Maybe if I ever learned how to write one-shots??? Aww. 🥰 Thank you kindly for the very warm and encouraging words! So happy you enjoy my word-madness 💗💗💗

[okamirayne]

Hello! I hope you and your loved ones are well in this difficult time 🙏 You might have answered something like this before but I'm so curious about Neji and Shikamaru's relationship post U.T.S and pre H.H.U. Did they get to try normal dating and being a couple? 💕

Hello my sweet,

Thank you for your warm wishes.  All ok at my end, I’ve been very blessed and lucky.  I truly hope that you and yours are safe and well? <3

I'm so curious about Neji and Shikamaru's relationship post U.T.S and pre H.H.U. Did they get to try normal dating and being a couple? 💕

As always, so many potentials for one-shots (which I really need to learn to write...seriously, I SUCK at these). I can tell you that “normal” was never going to be part of their dynamic, given the demands of their world, plus their attempts to keep their relationship private.  Their stolen moments were everything to them.

With what time was granted to them before The War, they certainly made the most of it.