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[yourhatred]

[Itachi focuses the view on himself, sitting in the living room of the house he shares with Law. As usual, he's in a plain blue silk shirt with his black clothes beneath. At his feet, a gray cat rubs against the leg of his chair.]

It has come to my attention that several others from the world I originate from have arrived in Luceti. To them, if they are aware of who I am, I simply state my presence and assure that there is no need to consider me an adversary at this point in time. This is in the hopes of avoiding any unfortunate altercations in the future should we happen to run across each other.

[Things are chaotic enough as is.]

I am under close scrutiny [This is mostly true to a point.] and have been here for some time, so there is no cause for alarm.

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[redhotmama]

[Kushina stares at the little picture of Itachi and blinks. There were a lot of people from Konoha, but this... this is probably one of the weirdest moments.]

Are you...

[She rubs her chin speculatively.]

You can't be... you're all grown up. Little Itachi?

[yourhatred]

Ah...

[He'd seen her intro, of course, but saying anything at that point in time would have felt like tossing more confusion upon things when what she needed most was just to meet up with her son.

Now he's not entirely sure what to say.]

Uzumaki-san. Yes. It is a pleasure to see you again.

[niceguypose]

[He surveys the video closely. As surreal as it was to communicate with Sasuke not too long ago, this feels even stranger. The S-Rank missing-nin who killed his own clan, his own family, openly proclaiming himself to not be a threat. His image right there in the journal. Even though this is his third month here, it is still a tough pill to swallow.]

I must admit that it is hard for me to believe this so openly. But then again... many of Konoha's finest have been here for some time, I see. I have faith that they would not allow you to walk so freely if you were a true threat.

[yourhatred]

[Itachi nods his head in a sort of half bow.]

Your faith in them does you credit.

[Voice]

[fierybluebird]

Your world must be more level-headed than mine.

[Voice]

[yourhatred]

[At this, Itachi's lips twist up at the edges just the slightest bit.]

It depends on those involved.

[Voice]

[endgames]

I take this means you're finally convinced what's-his-name is gone.

[Voice]

[yourhatred]

...Even if he is not, my own actions or lack of will have given me away. He isn't blind to my situation.

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[deathsdoctor]

[Law's in the living room as well. He should be working at the clinic today, but he's nursing something that sent him careening out of bed at three AM, down the stairs, and right into the bathroom. He's been on the couch since, waiting for whatever managed to hit his system to pass.

Strange. He's had infected wounds, but never been otherwise inexplicably sick.

(He'll be recovered by the afternoon)

So, he's journal stalking around the network as is his wont. That, and listening quietly to Itachi speak. He'll pipe up when his lover is done broadcasting.]

[Action]

[yourhatred]

[Itachi glances over at Law once he's finished, some concern evident in his expression.]

...Are you going to be alright?

Is there anything more I can do to help?

[This won't be the first time he's asked this today.]

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[avenger]

Is this about Jiraiya?

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[yourhatred]

In a way.

But he is not the only one to have arrived recently. I thought it about time that I spoke up.

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[erosennin]

Uchiha Itachi...

[Jiraiya doesn't seem particularly upset to see him; neutral, if anything, a little cautious. Here, away from Akatsuki, what will Itachi be on his own?]

Coming from anyone else, I'd question that. [But from Itachi? He's willing to at least accept it on the surface.]

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[yourhatred]

But from me you do not?

[Nothing in Itachi's expression changes.]

That is generous of you.

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[redjacketthief]

...Figured you had some kind of darkness.

[Even during their brief interactions, he had gotten that impression. No one is that distantly polite without reason.]

[voice | private]

[yourhatred]

Is that so?

[Lupin has clearly not talked to others from his world, or he would more than figure.]

[bravefighter]

Well hey! As long as you let them know, there shouldn't be a problem, right? I hope no one mistakes you for the enemy! That's never fun.

[yourhatred]

Hn.

[Itachi just nods. Seeing others with this sort of cheerful naivete is always somewhat... refreshing? Even if he worries for their future.]

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[floralogy]

[They worked together before, once, during that invasion - mostly because Shikamaru asked her to do so. Hearing all this affirms certain doubts but these doubts remain if not a little simmered.

His last words proved another theory she had going for a while now. Call it the workings of the village's gossip girl. When she speaks, though, her voice comes off neutral.]

I already proved this once.

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[yourhatred]

And I appreciate your cooperation in that instance.

[voice]

[generalflirt]

You know, you're a really scary guy, aren't you?

[voice]

[yourhatred]

Do you honestly believe that?

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[breezing]

Ooooooooh! Your cat is really cute! What's his name? Or hers? How old is it?

[ COMPLETELY IGNORING THE REST OF THAT, because important issue right here ]

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[yourhatred]

...Her name is Amaya.

She is just a little over a year old now, I believe.

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[origami_ninja]

[Konan has been investigating fairly carefully since she arrived, for any signs of a certain someone she failed to blow up. She's feeling safe enough to speak up.

Her tone is quite mild when she does speak]

It's been a while.

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[yourhatred]

[He nods to her in greeting.]

Konan. I assume you arrived alone.