Mission in Progress.

[sakura_haruno]

In our approach to Sand, at first nothing happened. In fact, it almost looked like we were going to be able to get in without detection. But I suppose in a way we all knew better than that since we all reacted so quickly when we were suddenly ambushed

Comments

[temari]

Please don't pay too much attention to the things I said....I'm not exactly myself..

[sakura_haruno]

...

It's alright, Temari-san. You've been through a lot. I'll be doing what I can to see to your injuries.

Also, you and Kankuro-san have both suffered through great psychological stress. That's why I please ask you listen to my orders to get some rest.

We're here now, and... your brother, Gaara, is here now as well. Things will still be here when you wake up.

Promise.

[temari]

Thank you, Sakura-chan. Please, make sure my brother doesn't do anything stupid...I am in no condition to do that...unfortunately.

[sakura_haruno]

*small, wry grin* Make sure which brother doesn't do anything stupid? ^^;

Nevermind, don't worry about it. I'll keep an eye on them both.

Just rest.

[uchiha_sasuke]

This was more interesting. I was getting cabin fever.

[sakura_haruno]

You--! ....You can't be serious...! Just for that?! I know you're not that careless, Sasuke-kun, so it can't be the reason....!

[Private to Sasuke]

...There's another reason. I know it. .......Can't you tell me...?

[/Private to Sasuke]

[sabaku_no_gaara]

I thank you for aiding my brother and sister and everything you are doing for my village...

*is silently impressed by her ability*

[sakura_haruno]

Y-You're welcome, Kazekage-sama. And while I'm here as a represenative of our village and the alliance between our countries...

...I...would also like to say that my services are open to you...as a friend. Naruto is a very important friend of mine, and he speaks highly of you, so...

Any friend of Naruto's is a friend of mine.

*makes this offer, even though she's still just slightly nervous, still remembering Gaara from the last time they met in the forest during the Chuunin Exams--but seems willing to steel her nevers and look past that; for Naruto's sake, if nothing else*

[sabaku_no_gaara]

*nods head regally*

and so Uzumaki-kun's friends are friends of mine. when the turmoil has settled a bit to allow us to relax i would like to invite you all to a pleasant state dinner... if that would be acceptable with your hokage...? i assume hatake-san has sent word of his mission's success to her. i will be sending a plea for aid to her very shortly...

*wonders how long it will take until he's able to properaly entertain and if tsunade will loan the nin she has sent to the sand for a while...*

[sakura_haruno]

S-State dinner? o_o *her first time being personally invited to such a prestigous-sounding event, feels flattered somehow*

Er... yes, that would be lovely. Uh, yes, assuming Hokage-sama grants us permission. ^^; It's very generous of you to offer.

And I'm sure Hokage-sama will be able to send more aid. I'll send a letter to her myself explaining the need.

[tatami_iwashi]

You're welcome, Sakura-san.