@shikaku-the-nara sent from Noticing Trauma Starters:
“Whenever you get stressed, you do this thing with your hands. What is it?”
The day started fine -- the usual hospital rounds in the morning followed by routine check-ups, a few emergencies and a missed lunch later -- Sakura is back inside her office unconsciously pulling her fingers, followed by a slow closing and opening motion of both hands, each move producing a satisfying crack. Deciding it is not enough, Sakura shakes her hands vigorously until a voice from behind speaks up, almost making her jump out of her skin.
“ Ah! “ an embarrassed laugh realising she has company. She must be out of it, missing the fact Shikamaru’s father is around, “ I didn’t realise you are here, Shikaku-san. Did you need me for anything? “
Scratching her cheek with a finger, Sakura approaches her desk, busying her hands on tidying up her desk, “ Oh that? Some sort of ritual, maybe? “ a small laugh, “ I didn’t realise I have been doing it frequently for anyone to notice! “