001 • Nara Shikamaru [VIDEO]

[number_one_coward]

[The video clicks on to reveal a fairly young boy crouching in one of the empty apartments, and man, is he wearing a grouchy face. Too grouchy, really, especially on one so young, though that might have something to do with the spatters of red covering his skin and clothing. He’s been lingering around the apartment building and watching the network for a few days, not sure if he wanted to "go public" or not, but... it's raining blood. Time to suck it up, stay inside, and start talking.]

So I’ve gotten the basics on this place. [And boy is he unhappy about that, but he’s not freaking out. That’s something.] Does anybody have more than what’s in the video?

[And after a moment of hesitation...] Sasuke, I heard you're here too.

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[number_one_coward]

[Grumpy kid remains grumpy, but...]

Is there anything to eat around here?

[outsidehistory]

We've got canned foods and what the people in Credinta donate.

[number_one_coward]

I thought the people over there hated us.

[outsidehistory]

They do, just one of "us" is a priest and he's managed to get his followers over there to donate.

[number_one_coward]

A priest. [Really?]

[outsidehistory]

Yeah, a priest. [Really.]

[number_one_coward]

... So how hard is it to pass for normal over there?

[outsidehistory]

Well, your clothes stand out a lot. Do you speak Russian?

[number_one_coward]

Clothes aren't a problem. [He is the most "Whatevs. :|" twelve-year old.]

... No.

[outsidehistory]

They don't dress like you are, you know.

Then you'll be a little lost over there and stick out more. That's the language of this country.

[number_one_coward]

Heard you the first time. [That's what a henge is for.

The language, however, is a little more trouble. He thinks on it for a few moments before sighing heavily.]

Guess I'm gonna have to learn this Russian stuff.

[outsidehistory]

Like I said in the video, I'm teaching a few of the others.

[number_one_coward]

How often?

[outsidehistory]

They're in two groups, we meet twice a week so I get a break.

[number_one_coward]

[Twice a week? Hm... he can work with that.]

... I'm Shikamaru.

[outsidehistory]

Lavi, nice to meet you.

[number_one_coward]

Yeah. [Congrats, Lavi, you got yourself another student. A grumpy, selectively brilliant student.]

[outsidehistory]

I'll figure out where I got room in the classes and get back to you, yeah?

[number_one_coward]

Alright.