001 :: Video

[counterintel]

[Wearing an expression very much unlike his usual composed look, Itachi looks something like he's seen a ghost. It fades to something less frantic, a frown as he tries to figure out how to make the device do what he wanted.]

Shisui. Can you hear me?

[A moment, and-- nothing. He sighs, pressing something else which turns the video feed off, leaving only the rustle of sound as he fumbles with the thing.]

Shisui?

[Another frustrated noise, and he manages at least to end the whole feed.]

Comments

[hebi]

I typically just make rounds around the city, take note of who is here and who's left. Help with whatever mundane projects are being picked up, work on learning Russian the traditional way.

Otherwise, I simply just... train, for an hour or two in the morning

[counterintel]

Sounds official.

[That's a smile-- oh my goodness, yes it is. He's proud of you.]

Perhaps you'd like to train together sometime?

[hebi]

[He can't help a slight smile himself, because yes it is indeed rare Itachi ever smiles.]

I'd like that, aniki.

[counterintel]

[It's just as nice to see that on you, Sasuke.]

Mn. You train every morning?

[hebi]

Unless Libitina's events prevent me from doing otherwise, yes.

[counterintel]

Then perhaps soon?

[hebi]

Whenever you'd like.

[counterintel]

I'll let you know, then.

[hebi]

All right.

Shall I show you to the apartments, then?

[counterintel]

Mn.

That would be helpful.

[hebi]

This way, then. [Leading the way!]

[counterintel]

[A nod-- he'll just be following you there, Sasuke, taking a moment to try and get to grips with this height difference.]

[hebi]

[And lead the way he will, telling Itachi of places to note along the way. And when they finally do get there, he stops. Among the multiple apartment buildings, only one looks to be in near perfect shape.]

What room number did Libitina give you?

[counterintel]

[He follows, or more - falls into step beside him, listening intently to the explanations with little to add himself, happy to listen to Sasuke as they walked.]

201.

We have no say in the rooms we are given?

[hebi]

After a month, she's not so picky about where anyone stays. You're free to move then.

[counterintel]

So until then we're to stay where we are. Very well.

Where are you staying?

[hebi]

Pretty much.

My room is 303.

[counterintel]

I see.

Did you move from where she put you?

[hebi]

She moved me and I moved back.

[counterintel]

Stubborn as always.

[hebi]

[Gives a soft snort.] I liked being on the third floor.

[counterintel]

There's something special about it?

[hebi]

Not really, it's just convenient.

[counterintel]

Convenient for who?

[hebi]

Me. Not too high up, it's easier to get around, in my opinion.