Uncertain with his footing, young Uchiha Itachi had to grasp his mother’s hand as they made their way across the ice, his hesitation making his inexperience all too obvious. Small, wobbly steps, his little fingers effectively secured within his mother’s protective hold.
He must have looked quite the sight, bundled up as he was in thick layers of clothing. Even his features were partially obscured by his knitted scarf.
And while he wasn’t doing terribly, with how easily so many individuals seemed to be sailing across the ice, Itachi had to ask;
The sound of multiple giggles fills the space somewhere behind after the compliment. Hinata dips her chin between lifted shoulders, peering up at her Lady with a full blush.
Mikoto's gaze fixed on the front of her robe, adjusting the child’s now crooked obi from her fall. "S..sorry.." she whispered. The woman makes a shush noise, offering Hinata a wide kind smile. "Just be mindful around the other girls, not every young women knows how to behave, chin up Hinata."
Doing just as she's told before turning to join the rest of her class. A quick glance to find Sasuke glaring daggers at a few of the pre-teens. Keeping the embarrassment at bay, could deal with that later. She was here to represent the red and white fan on her back.
Touch my muse! Touching is a quiet way of conveying your feelings, so tell me how you feel with your touch!
Top of head:Sibling affection/parental affection
Nose:"You're so cute."
Shoulder:Worry/Concern for other/Fear
Wrist:Fear of losing you
Over the heart:"I love you."
"Kaasan...”
Touched by his mother’s show of affection, the three year old wrapped his arms around her- or as much of her as he could considering his size. His feelings towards her was clear.
Answering this with our verse in mind. (@ladyuchihamikoto, @koredesaigoda), both Mikoto and Itachi (we need a sasuke!) and I cut because it’s long x.x.
17:Preferred mode of dress and rituals surrounding dress
The youngest of three (though technically only a few months younger then Sasuke). Hinata tends to try and blend in with the boys. Earlier on Mikoto had her dress in standard Uchiha wear for children. As years pass and the time came to attend class at the academy. Hinata wore something similar to what Sasuke wore. While he stuck to black shorts/top with the Uchiha symbol. Hinata wore black capri pants with a navy blue top. A wide collar, t-shirt during the warmer seasons, long sleeve with a jacket/purple scarf during the cooler.
For more formal events Lady Uchiha and she discuss what would be worn. Preparing for said occasion by dressing/preparing together a few hours before attending. -- Hinata trains in all black, a simple shirt (net beneath) with her black pants.
Hair and accessories: Hinata's bob-hair style grew out, allowing it to sit at her shoulders for a few years. Early teens is when she stopping cutting it. Keeping a black elastic band around her wrist daily if it needed to be pulled back for training. Mid/late teens is was nearing her lower back/bottom.
She dislikes makeup, only using a self made ointment for chapped lips or dry skin. Hinata wears a silver necklace around her neck, (tucked under her shirt). It's the Hyuuga symbol, something that belonged to her uncle. If she's set for a mission or knows the day will be spent training, she leaves it at home on her nightstand.
Hinata has always felt strongly about personal care. Taking time to bathe, to use the proper items to care for skin, hair and nails (trimmed short). Once every month Mikoto takes Hinata out to the springs, catching up on personal matters far away from any of the boys. It is also time for the two to truly relax, a chance to rejuvenate. -- To keep Sasuke from complaining Hinata is quick when it comes to shower time and or bathroom use.
18:Favorite beverage?
- Tea, all the flavors and or trying to create her own.
- Iced water with crushed/sliced fruit (strawberry, lemon, orange..)
- Mid/late teens Sasuke has her try chuhai (a fruity carbonated liquor) which he quickly regrets upon learning that she enjoyed it a lot (was aiming to see her expression sour).
19:What do they think about before falling asleep at night?
Often she reflects on her day and the following day (or any events that may come up). If there was an argument between the men in her home. Any happenings with friends/family. Something she is aiming to accomplish, common matters. -- Some nights she's haunted by the past, but makes it a point to distract herself.
20:Childhood illnesses? Any interesting stories behind them?
A few nasty ear infections. Painful, but nothing interesting story related?
Offs: The opposite of a lot of what was said above. Abuse/Manipulation, Obnoxious in a unfavorable manner, bad hygiene, stupidity, bully-persona types. Too much ego, whiny adults, strong perfumes or smells.
22:Given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen?
Doodles!!! -- Of things, flowers, whatever was currently around her. Of people in her life, of thoughts.
23:How organized are they? How does this organization/disorganization manifest in their everyday life?
Very, while her bedroom is extremely organized there's signs that a person actually lives there. It can get out of control at times, seeping into Sasuke's bedroom. He hates it most of the time, will carry her out into the hallway/drop her there.
That's as far as it typically gets though. Once she organized a collection of files sitting on the kitchen table. Her Lord wasn't at all happy about it, seeing that he had been the one to set them in order for good reason.
24:Is there one subject of study that they excel at? Or do they even care about intellectual pursuits at all?
She loves to learn and excels in all of her classwork, any subject.
25:How do they see themselves 5 years from today?
Hinata avoids this type of thinking.
One of her first difficult lessons in life was how fast everything can change. Because of this, she's a strong believer that planning for the future is not always the best thing to depend on. She must on some regard when it comes to classwork and day to day life. But her focus remains on that day, and not too far ahead of it. --- At times the idea of this scares her.
26:Do they have any plans for the future? Any contingency plans if things don’t workout?
See above. --- In general, Hinata is aware of the opportunities offered once she's reached a certain level both in education and in their village. She's not certain at this point which path to take.
27:What is their biggest regret?
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28:Who do they see as their best friend? Their worst enemy?
Best friend?
The boys, Sasuke and Itachi.
Mikoto, her Sensei: Kurenai.
Tenten is a good friend, and the other girls are nice too.
Enemy? herself most often.
Lord Grumps too sometimes.
As far as unpleasantness is concerned, Mito is like a sponge: she soaks it all up, and it either dries up or continues to sit, leaving others wondering as to her breaking point. She does not see the good of anger, at least as far as she herself is concerned-- though it’s rare, her eventual anger outbursts often leave those close to her more hurt than she originally intended, hence her apprehension. In others, she sees it as a tool and an easy way to manipulate a situation to her preferred outcome.
Of course, then there’s also the fact she can grow incredible destructive tendencies when really pissed off. Her anger manifests in emotional destructiveness; a lack of proper control makes it easy to say what she has observed, and it rarely is complementary.
She disliked this sort of thing, would rather be out playing with the boys. They had fancy robes on as well! so why wasn’t she allowed to have fun too? The Lady of the house tugs at the girl’s puffed cheeks when kneeling before her, laughing lightly. Only to begin combing out Hinata’s bangs, moving around her head to even out her bob-hair style.
Following the child’s gaze out the window at some of the swaying blue-bell flowers climbing up the outer wall. An idea comes to mind as she moves to fetch some. Hinata’s curiosity grows when following Mikoto’s frame, terribly so when the older woman leaves the room completely. Only to come back with the same flowers in hand, which were now being pat dry with a tissue. Toes wiggle the moment she feels the side of her hair being clipped.
Pale eyes take in the view with a full blush.“D-doumo arigatou g-g-gozaimasu” she whispers with a bow.
♤:Taking a bath together
The humming of her Lady is what has Hinata attempting to copy the sound.Observing some before adding her own soft noises. Not exactly on par, but as close as it would get.
At first Hinata would be joined by Sasuke when she first arrived. But Mikoto felt it would be wise to bring Itachi into the mix, having him use the time to bond with his little brother while she could focus on the newest member of their family.
The bath is a happy place for Hinata. Sitting in a large tub with her elder carefully working bubbles into her hair. In fact, being in water always seemed to take the ache in her chest away. Even when the scary Fugaku entered to speak to his wife. Hinata didn’t stop her hands from lightly slapping the water’s surface. Staring up at him with a goofy smile on her round face, causing the Uchiha leader to pause mid-sentence. An amused glint in his eyes before straightening himself enough to leave.
Mikoto would start to sing out numbers and phrases for etiquette. The two went back and forth, one educating the other absorbing as much as she could. Paying no mind to the three men enjoying the slight change of ambiance within their home.
Uchiha Itachi had always been a quiet child. Gentle and curious too, with a strange intelligence that resided in his eyes as he observed the world around him. There was very little that he did not wish to learn about -for he wished to know all-, and he felt very lucky indeed that he was blessed with such a wise mother.
She always seemed to know all of the answers.
But this time, he did not have the desire to behave like the too-matured child that he was.
What he wanted was to be by his mother’s side. To be held in the security of her warm embrace whilst the storm continued to rage outside of their home. The flashes of light and ear-splitting noise that followed shortly after were alarming.
So he toddled over to his parents’ room, all three (very nearly four) years old and wide eyes, with his favourite storybook cradled in his small arms.
“Kaasan,” he called tentatively, as he quietly peeked in. “I can’t sleep.”
Peeks over the child's shoulder. "What are you drawing there Hinata-chan?"
The little girl pauses mid stroke, turning to look up at Lady Uchiha. "..Sasuke.. in t-the mornings.." she replies without any hesitation.
Sasuu was always difficult in the morning. Scowling at everything, his hair standing up in just about every direction possible. Always trying to take over her bed, fussing and mumbling things.
