[Two boys in the city -- the elder is in his early teens, and small even for that young age, but with a hard, tired look on his face that’s far too old. His dark eyes have clearly seen far too much. He’s carrying his little brother piggyback, his eyes scanning the landscape for a safe place for them to settle, even if just for a moment. Itachi’s
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Okay, but how long do we have to stay here though?
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[He rubs an eye, biting down on his lip to try and use the slight pain to keep himself alert.]
We... can't go home for a while, Sasuke. Maybe a long time.
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[He doesn't have the energy for that talk right now, he really doesn't. He might break down and tell his little brother far too much -- all the things he's been choking down since he started to see the rot in the Uchiha clan. And he wants Sasuke to remember them well. As the honorable people they could have been, instead of the traitors they were.]
Just... let me rest a little.
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Oh, boy.
Are you... guys alright??
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...Hello?
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...You sound... Sorry, I--
Um! It's okay! I just wanted to know if you both could use some help...
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...Oh! Okay, he's got this now]
I guess I'm just a little confused but we're both okay!
How do you know my name though?
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'Course I do! You're Uchiha Sasuke!
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You guys are very far from 'Konoha'. You should be safe.
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How do we know that's true?
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Well, for one, I've never heard of a village named Konoha before. So anyone or anything that might be after you is probably not here.
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Where are we?
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She wasn't certain of the extent of Itachi's abilities at the age he'd been reverted to, but she wasn't one to take risks when it came to her friends. If there was anything she could do to make sure nothing dangerous (and curse-induced) happened to them during the time, she'd certainly go for it.
Upon arrival she located the pair where they waited together and approached them at once. She hoped she managed to look trustworthy!]
Hey Sasuke... [He looked so small... It was even stranger to see him that way in person than through the Network! Umi smiled at him as reassuringly as she could.] So how are you guys holding up so far?
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Hi Umi! [He momentarily glances over to his brother debating whether to wake him up but weren't in danger so he decided to let his brother rest for now] We're both doing okay, my brother though...he's still a bit tired.
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[Umi smiled a bit sadly upon seeing the older boy so exhausted, and made sure she kept her tone quite enough not to wake him.]
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[She smiled more cheerfully at seeing little Sasuke's energy held true.]
You're looking great yourself. Aren't you at least a bit tired too?
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