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So, this is where he’d gone hiding. Hip cocked with a palm braced to the crook of his waist, Shisui gives his cousin a soft smile.
“No worries - I think I know what’s goin’ on.” With a grunt, he takes a seat opposite Sasuke, posture lax. Apparently Fugaku still isn’t on the best terms with his younger son, genin or not. And with Itachi currently off on a quick mission, Shisui decides to take the mantle in his absence and make sure the youngest of the trio is all right.
“Nothin’ wrong with taking some time to yourself. I do it a lot. Sometimes it’s nice to just find a quiet place and regather your thoughts after a stressful encounter.” There’s little beating around the bush - everyone in the clans knows about Fugaku’s bias.
“But hey, you’re doin’ just fine, Sasuke. Itachi never stops singin’ your praises when you’re not around. I’ve never seen a prouder big brother! So don’t sweat what your old man says. You and Itachi are two different people. You’ll do two different things. S’just how it is.”