[What the fuck is a Hokage? Merriment's just not going to ask.]
Can you call it a waste of time if it's their decision to make? [There's a shrug and he leans against the billiard table.] ...I always thought North was wasting time on me, too. Turns out that wasn't my decision to make.
[YES. Which he shows by huffing sharply, but quietly under his breath and turning around, almost like he's leaving. But he doesn't move away from the table, instead balling a fist and setting it on the polished edge.
If it didn't matter, you'd be able to answer. [But...okay.] People make things a little complicated. But sometimes it may be worth listening to them anyway.
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Can you call it a waste of time if it's their decision to make? [There's a shrug and he leans against the billiard table.] ...I always thought North was wasting time on me, too. Turns out that wasn't my decision to make.
Are you really that bothered by them?
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He hangs his head a moment.]
Getting in my way... just means they'll get hurt.
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...you don't want to hurt those particular people, do you. [Not even really a question, just a fact.]
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That doesn't matter.
[Which is to say YES.]
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Maybe. [He doesn't quite look back over his shoulder.] Next time, we'll finish the game.
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Sure thing. See you next time.