[ it's not the first time the subject has come up for him this week, and he still isn't entirely sure what he's gained from all of this aside from a new fear of ferris wheels. but he knows there's something that he can't quite name. ]
But whatever it is, I don't think I would have found it if you weren't here.
[Wow, UM... Oh, okay. Jack doesn't notice the doll, and Sasuke doesn't look or say anything about it. His eye shifts to Taka, softens again, though not necessarily at Taka for anything in particular.
The sentiment, though...
It's clear he feels the same, when he does look back at Jack, even if he doesn't say his agreement aloud. He might even be... smiling??????? a little]
[Sometimes he does this because he's used to the doll being empty, so he doesn't think anything about opening and closing it on and off. Instead, he takes all of that into consideration and just...sort of smiles.]
...glad I could be of help then. And hopefully it helps even when you guys are gone from here.
[Going back is definitely going to be a Trip, honestly. For him at least.]
I'm not giving you all of the credit.
[And he crosses his arms. LOOK. He can be grateful, BUT HE'S NOT... going to admit he's soft so openly!!! It doesn't matter if Taka is here doing the same!!
His chin jerks up gently at Jack--no, not at Jack, at the doll.]
Good thing I don't want all of it. [It's a little snide, but mostly a joke. Still, his eyes are soft because Taka is literally his favorite person on this godforsaken planet, and Sasuke's another fav, so. That's cool.]
You've still got time. Don't worry about goodbyes yet. [This is to Taka. But then he catches what Sasuke's doing and gives him a curious look, glancing at the doll finally. He'll just. Pull that open, I guess.]
Even finding out who you were doesn't change who you are now. [The arms loosen and fall away from his chest by his side.] I thought... resurrecting the former Hokages and listening to them tell me what a village means would give me the answers. But...
I already knew what a village should be. I didn't have to look into the past for that.
[He's also waiting on Jack's reaction, though.] I still don't care if I get what I came here for. Whatever I want, I can get on my own. I'm going back... to make sure that idiot doesn't doesn't ruin our village like the others did. If he can't defeat me, he doesn't deserve to become Hokage. And...
[...that's really profound, Sasuke, and there's a grin because he's finally starting to get it and Jack's pleased. On the other hand that's also something maybe Jack himself needed to hear. Better late than never.]
...glad to hear it. [But okay the doll's open and. What the hell is this? He'll pluck whatever this is out of the doll and just kind of look at it before fiddling with it to figure it out.]
[After a second or two, Sasuke rolls his remaining eye. He glances at Takaomi and cracks the barest hints of an amused smirk before it fades.]
Don't tear it, blockhead.
[It has an uncanny resemblance to the three-person one Sasuke gave to Jack for someone else, spiral and all. It doesn't open so much as simply pop three-dimensionally from being folded.]
It shouldn't be empty. Not if you fill it with what matters
[...oh. Give him a moment because he's just holding on it? And staring? Like yeah, he gets it, but it's something he's staring at as he keeps it in the palm of his hand.
Also very profound, and maybe something all three of them need to hear? It's hard to say.
....this is....important. And yet....]
...did you seriously just call me a blockhead? [He's grateful and a little overwhelmed so clearly it's time to focus on something else.]
[He looks away to the side Takaomi isn't on, making sure Jack is mostly out of his view too. WOW, don't shit on his thoughtfulness!! He's trying his best.]
Slowly, Sasuke looks back over, watching Takaomi and then watching the two of them. He won't add to the sappiness anymore. WHY ARE THESE TWO SUCH LOSERS.]
I have some other things to get done today, and I'm sure you guys do, too. [He carefully folds the paper back into the nesting doll.] I'll walk you out though.
No offense, but I'm more likely to believe him on this one. [A nod toward Taka, but he grins. With that, he's ruffling Taka's hair and moving toward the trap door, gesturing for them to follow.] Let's go.
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[ it's not the first time the subject has come up for him this week, and he still isn't entirely sure what he's gained from all of this aside from a new fear of ferris wheels. but he knows there's something that he can't quite name. ]
But whatever it is, I don't think I would have found it if you weren't here.
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The sentiment, though...
It's clear he feels the same, when he does look back at Jack, even if he doesn't say his agreement aloud. He might even be... smiling??????? a little]
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...glad I could be of help then. And hopefully it helps even when you guys are gone from here.
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[ he still isn't entirely sure how he is supposed to readjust to normal life but apparently he'll find out.
taka watches jack fiddle with the doll for a moment though, before speaking again. ]
Thanks.
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I'm not giving you all of the credit.
[And he crosses his arms. LOOK. He can be grateful, BUT HE'S NOT... going to admit he's soft so openly!!! It doesn't matter if Taka is here doing the same!!
His chin jerks up gently at Jack--no, not at Jack, at the doll.]
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You've still got time. Don't worry about goodbyes yet. [This is to Taka. But then he catches what Sasuke's doing and gives him a curious look, glancing at the doll finally. He'll just. Pull that open, I guess.]
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[ it's mumbled, and i'm sorry there are so many tsuns in this room.
but at seeing jack look at the doll, taka very blatantly looks at him to see his reaction. ]
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I already knew what a village should be. I didn't have to look into the past for that.
[He's also waiting on Jack's reaction, though.] I still don't care if I get what I came here for. Whatever I want, I can get on my own. I'm going back... to make sure that idiot doesn't doesn't ruin our village like the others did. If he can't defeat me, he doesn't deserve to become Hokage. And...
...there's some people who need an apology.
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...glad to hear it. [But okay the doll's open and. What the hell is this? He'll pluck whatever this is out of the doll and just kind of look at it before fiddling with it to figure it out.]
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he can't help but glance at him though, his brows furrowed, before he looks back to jack ]
...
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Don't tear it, blockhead.
[It has an uncanny resemblance to the three-person one Sasuke gave to Jack for someone else, spiral and all. It doesn't open so much as simply pop three-dimensionally from being folded.]
It shouldn't be empty. Not if you fill it with what matters
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Also very profound, and maybe something all three of them need to hear? It's hard to say.
....this is....important. And yet....]
...did you seriously just call me a blockhead? [He's grateful and a little overwhelmed so clearly it's time to focus on something else.]
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[ by being an insulting jerk
not like taka can talk, but still. ]
He's good at ruining the mood.
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[He looks away to the side Takaomi isn't on, making sure Jack is mostly out of his view too. WOW, don't shit on his thoughtfulness!! He's trying his best.]
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Use this space whenever you want. Now that you know how to get in, it'll be easier.
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[ he won't.
there's a pause, and he walks over to jack to place a hand over the doll. ]
I think that we all made a connection here that made it worth it. And it'll always stay with you, in here.
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Slowly, Sasuke looks back over, watching Takaomi and then watching the two of them. He won't add to the sappiness anymore. WHY ARE THESE TWO SUCH LOSERS.]
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...you're right. As long as you remember that, I'm satisfied. [Also shut up, Sasuke, leave them alone. They're TRYING.]
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but he'll take a step back. ]
Should we leave you alone now?
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We should probably go.
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I have some other things to get done today, and I'm sure you guys do, too. [He carefully folds the paper back into the nesting doll.] I'll walk you out though.
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[ why can't they stab their way into everything ]
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Don't listen to him. This wasn't that difficult.
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but he'll follow ]
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