[ she isn't surprised that Sasuke doesn't continue on the path of siblings, though she does keep it in mind. files it away for a time that isn't now, that isn't in the aftermath of the attack on the city.
instead, her tone takes on a teasing edge, smile obvious just from her voice. ]
[ there's an uncomfortable pause after her words where Sasuke struggles with the kneejerk reaction to brush off the comment, and being hyperaware of how close it hits to home. the fumble is obvious, but he recovers after a moment: ]
Sakura frowns a little, hums lightly. occasionally she allows herself to forget about how everything happened back home. it's so much easier to focus on the easiness of Death City, so-
slips like that don't always occur to her as she says them. unfortunate results of not lingering at all on the past. ]
Well, you know we'll be here whenever you're ready.
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instead, her tone takes on a teasing edge, smile obvious just from her voice. ]
No faith in your team mates, Sasuke-kun?
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Tch. I didn't say that.
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Sakura frowns a little, hums lightly. occasionally she allows herself to forget about how everything happened back home. it's so much easier to focus on the easiness of Death City, so-
slips like that don't always occur to her as she says them. unfortunate results of not lingering at all on the past. ]
Well, you know we'll be here whenever you're ready.
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[ it isn't exactly a fluster, but he knows they'll be there.
they've proved it up until now, even if sometimes he's not sure he deserves it. ]
Anything else?
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