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[yourhatred]

[There's a figure clothed all in black and deep feathers of the same color sitting on the edge of the fountain. He's wearing a rather distinctive headdress, the fact that his outfit isn't more native american than it is possibly attributed to his struggles against the full transformation.

The blind man says nothing, nor spares attention to anyone that passes him by unless they address him first.

Dark birds of all shapes and sizes have gathered around his feet and all around the edges of the fountain as well. They are also eerily silent, scattering as anyone approaches on to return to the same spot at the first opportunity.]

((Itachi will be playing the role of Raven, the trickster.))

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[deathsdoctor]

[Your birds are giving him the stink eye, you know. They didn't look too pleased about scattering. As is, they're fluttering around him.]

Oi. It got you too?

[Got being Law here is decked out in tribal paint and bone jewelery. And wearing nothing but pelts wrapped around him. Nothing.

... well, thankfully his boxers, but otherwise...

... looks like you got the more dignified end of the stick here, bro.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

So it would appear. Hello, Law.

[He holds a hand up without turning to the other man.]

...Do not sit.

[deathsdoctor]

[A twinge of internal irritation. Order.

...

... those birds are really giving him a stink eye, aren't they?]

I don't think your feathered friends would be too happy with me if I did.

[He likes his eyes unpecked, okay?]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

They are fairly overprotective.

[He doesn't mind this as much as he should.]

Interesting attire.

[deathsdoctor]

I can see that. [One of littler black birds has gotten bold enough to hop on over and start pecking about (and at) his feet. Law ignores it.] I get the feeling they're annoyed as it is.

[Yeah, let's just ignore that we're being eyed while practically naked.

...

Oi. Why are you looking there?]

Likewise. It's very shamanic.

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[Who's looking? Blind, remember?

Aside from that flicker of Sharingan earlier.]

So it is.

I'm curious about the current theme.

[deathsdoctor]

[Your keywords say differently, mister.

... wrapping himself more in those pelts, now.]

... it seems to be fairytales and figures from mythology. There's a lot of heroic princes and damsels in distress running about if you go by all the chatter on the journal network.

[And by his own experiences. He knows who he is.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

...Interesting.

I'm afraid this is a mythology I'm not familiar with, then. That is to say, I wasn't before this occurred.

[There's a pause and he frowns, as if uncertain of his next words.]

...Is there anything you desire, Law?

[deathsdoctor]

[...

There's a loaded question.

And he feels compelled to answer. He frowns and there is a similar pause before he speaks.]

Plenty.

... right now? Clothes and a hot shower is topping out the list.

[talontrot]

[Fellow Native American-inspired legend, meet a cartoon Thunderbird. Kazooie, attracted to the feeling of a strange kinship - something much like how she feels for Banjo but on some level she can't really understand, has been driven to seek out Itachi. Now she's perched on a nearby roof, glassy-green oversized cartoon eyes trained on Itachi with as serious a look as she can muster.

A multicoloured bird with a fanged beak might stand out, even before she announces her presence with a decidedly-un-divine:]

What're you just sitting around with all those birds for?

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[Itachi doesn't attempt to turn and look up in her direction.]

Is there a reason I should not be?

[talontrot]

Not really, but... you could be doing something, you know! All those cool birds around and just... sitting.

[If she was a proper god she might go on about how he could be contributing to the workings of the village and all that. Right now, though, her ascerbic wit fails her.]

Maybe have a whole dark bird army. Whale wouldn't stand a chance against those, I bet. Though I'd still have to drop him in the ocean a couple of times... just for kicks.

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

I do not train birds to attack others. They serve a different purpose.

Does the sight not attract enough attention?

[talontrot]

... Their purpose is just... attracting attention? That's it?

[Kazooie may have a huge ego, but even she doesn't do displays like that. Most of the time. Okay, some of the time.]

... Though I gotta say, it's a good effort if that's what it is.

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

It's best if you simply don't ask their true purpose.

...Was there something you needed, thunderbird?

[talontrot]

I dunno. I just... felt like I had to come here. For some reason. It was probably a mysterious Thunderbird-y reason! [By which she means she has absolutely no idea and is just pretending that she does.] I mean... we're both bird people... guys, right? Maybe I just wanted to hang out with some cool bird people.

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

You'll find I'm not much for idle chit-chat, if that's what you were wanting.

[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

[There is one blond ninja hanging around near the fountain, wearing one hell of an outfit suited for being the evil wizard that he totally is. He's got the cloak, the hat, a long stick that he found, and even a fake beard to better suit his needs. As a wizard.

And far be it from him to recognize someone he knows. But he has no idea what those birds are for, so he's kind of standing far away.] Ahahahaha! Fear my power!

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[Itachi's eyes flash to red, at which point he is unable to help raising an eyebrow.]

Very well, Uzumaki Naruto. I am trembling with fear.

[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

[He can't tell if Itachi was actually scared, mostly because he's never seen any emotion from the guy. But he'll take his word.]

Awesome! Someone's respecting my power in magic! That'll show 'em all!

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

I could respect it even more if you provided me with a demonstration.

[Itachi calmly rests his chin in one hand.]

[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

Huh? Oh! [A demonstration is something he can do. He's a wizard after all! Gotta give reason for all that fear he's gonna acquire. Let's see...

He'll start off by making a shadow clone after doing some inane staff movements. Because that's definitely magic.] Tremble!

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

...Fascinating. You are truly a spectacular magician.

[Wow, Naruto. Just wow.]

How about I propose a challenge to you, then. It shouldn't be a problem for one as powerful as yourself.

[nextgen-hokage.livejournal.com]

You can challenge me if you want to get yourself destroyed by my almighty power! I accept!

[Both Narutos are going to let out a hearty laugh after saying that, waving their staff around. And it's still just a really long stick.

Best. Wizard. Ever.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Very well. I will give you three tasks. If you can perform even one of them, I will return the favor by completing a duty in your name.

[He smiles. Very faintly.]