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I sometimes imagine how a talk between Shikamaru and/or Neji with Genma and/or Kakashi would go, especially when it comes to (homosexual) relationships between ninjas. I think Genma especially could provide really compelling insight for Shikamarus situation, seeing as he has been in... very similar ones, with Naoki and his fate. We all know how well he coped with that particular aspect of his life BUT it's still veeeeery interesting to think about for me. Their dynamics have so many parallels to me and I'm always like 👀

If circumstances were different and they could really open up to others, I think they all could get a lot from an heart to heart with each other.

I hope you're well Rayne! I'm really happy seeing you post, I love the writing quotes I see from you <3

BtB is still on my mind and I don't think it'll ever leave. I hope life treats you well and that you let yourself have the rest you need and deserve <33 Just know I'll be there when you publish writing again and I'll also be there in the meantime. Like a little German Gremlin in the corner. Totally normal, don't mind me.

I've discovered matcha latte for myself recently and the entire process of making it feels like self-care(tm)

Sending you aaaall the best wishes and good vibes, my friend 💜🍵 (my emoji keyboard has these on the "frequently used" tab bahaha)

Well hey there, dear Sunny Side Up! ☀ @sunlightrays

*toasts you with tea*

Latching onto the ask of the previous asker to tell you that the KakashixGenma brainworm is still burrowed deep in my grey matter <3

Ah yes, that worm is a wily little bastard, no?😆

I sometimes imagine how a talk between Shikamaru and/or Neji with Genma and/or Kakashi would go, especially when it comes to (homosexual) relationships between ninjas.

Oh damn. In the BtB-verse? That talk would possibly go something like this:

Shikamaru:

Neji:

Kakashi:

Genma (not appreciating Kakashi's bitch move of' take-the-wheel so I can' fuck-this-no-jutsu my way outta here'):

If circumstances were different and they could really open up to others, I think they all could get a lot from an heart to heart with each other.

This is true. As it happens, Genma would sooner deep-throat his senbons than cough up the vulnerability required for that conversation...but then, get him in a weak (or strong, depending on how you look at it) moment and he just might go there if the ungodly stars aligned.

As for Kakashi...yeah, I'm thinking he'd opt for completely severing his vocal chords. While he's way more likely to have an honest heart to heart with the younger generation than Genma, when it comes to the deeply private nature of Kakashi's own personal experiences with intimacy or love? Yeah. No. Even Genma is more likely to open that vein. And it wouldn't be willingly.

Shikamaru and Neji are more likely to talk to each other and address things more healthily, but they'd both struggle (especially Neji) with broaching that kind of topic with any senpai or sensei...that being said, Neji might not get a choice in the matter...Gai-sensei would get him in a mental and spiritual headlock and proceed to break him down psychologically through sheer force of Youthful Will, the Big Green Bastard of all things hot-blooded, including romance.😅

I hope you're well Rayne! I'm really happy seeing you post, I love the writing quotes I see from you <3

Ah! Thanks, sweetie. Appreciated. 🥰 Great to know! I'm happy to share the writing quotes and inspo as I come across it, hoping it'll resonate with others.

BtB is still on my mind and I don't think it'll ever leave. I hope life treats you well and that you let yourself have the rest you need and deserve <33

Thank you, Sunny sweetheart. Truly. 💜🫶🏼💜 I hope my response finds you in good health, heart, and head-space!

Just know I'll be there when you publish writing again and I'll also be there in the meantime. Like a little German Gremlin in the corner. Totally normal, don't mind me.

Your support is precious. Thank you! 🫶🏼 Ha! German Gremlin. Brilliant. We're none of us normal here, doncha know?! This Batshit Brit salutes you.

I've discovered matcha latte for myself recently and the entire process of making it feels like self-care(tm)

😍 Oh, my dear comrade in Tea Cups, I am delighted for you! Have you tried it with ceremonial or imperial grade matcha? It's a special green-velvet treat. Granted, not cheap. I save it for special occassions. 🍵

Sending you aaaall the best wishes and good vibes, my friend 💜🍵 (my emoji keyboard has these on the "frequently used" tab bahaha)

Ha! 😂

In my headspace, Raidō has called him on that…to this effect…

Hey there Anon! Thanks for the ASK! <3

Technically, Naoki is Shikamaru's relative right? 

Yes. His mother was of the Nara.

How did he personally felt witnessing the horrible things Shikamaru had to endure when he got in trouble in Kusagakure? 

Naoki would’ve compartmentalised his emotions (as Tenka); but his actions later-on (blowing his entire mission) spoke volumes for how he felt about what happened to Shikamaru, despite his attempts to prevent it.

Did he hold himself liable for not being able to get Shikamaru out earlier? 

Not logically, given that he’d warned Genma earlier and tried to intervene at the time. Also, he was deep undercover as Tenka -- it was weighing up his promise to the Sandaime and Shikaku’s security against the events unfolding. Logically, Naoki would have processed this all in ANBU/ROOT mode, however, he felt a lot more than he let show -- which he unleashes when Shuken crosses the abuse line.

and how about Genma when he realized he lost him from his radar? 

Ah, Genma.  Safe to say there is a lot tangled up in what went down and how Genma felt about it all both at the time and in the aftermath.

The answer to this specific question about feeling accountable lies in this scene between Genma and Shikamaru in UtS when Shikamaru is trying to apologise for Naoki. I’ve cut it down to mainly their dialogue, but a lot with Genma is body language and the unsaid -- action over words and all that; but his words do ring true here. Fortunately, Shikamaru doesn’t blame Genma for what happened -- and that’s both fair and mature of him.

[...] "You still don't know the first thing about me, kid."

"I know that you still call me kid like you did back at the Proctor Trials, which probably means you still see me that way. Still see the stupid, naïve, 15 year old brat that disobeyed your orders and got himself into some serious shit which caused a lot of people a lot of grief…" [...] "I know if I hadn't given you the slip, if I hadn't left that room…none of this would've happened. But it did. And while I'm grateful for everything you did to protect me, I'm sorry for everything – and everyone – that it cost you."

[...] Genma's jaw simply went from side to side, senbon grinding. "Shit happens."

"Yeah, but it happened to you. And that's on me."

"I'm not gonna argue culpability with you. I had a job. I failed. You had an order. You disobeyed. I won't make the same mistake again. Be sure you don't either."

That being said, Like Naoki, his actions translate how he felt about it. His interaction with Asuma, leaving the Sarutobi breadcrumbs -- risking the System of Lies -- speaks to his sense of guilt/regret.  Naoki’s actions also speak/scream. In the end, he abandoned all conditioning and he went for Shuken, blew his own cover, and gave up everything in his final hours to try to spare Shikamaru the trauma of the memories; acts that ultimately cost him his life.

Anoooon!! 😆

[...] does Genma have a crush on Kurenai?

That’d be Genma’s reaction to that question... but I can do you one better with a definitive YES. A wee bit more than a crush.

Did Asuma know?

No. Thank goodness. Else he might’ve showed up at Genma’s all....

Hey my dear Anon!

Thanks so much for the creative vibes...we loves them! <3

[...] you drew inspiration for BtB Genma psyche from one of your OCs and something about Mizugumo and him based on OC interaction? [...] Which OC?

Yes! True. Said OC is named Arashi and he’s a touch more uh...complicated screwed-up *said with oh so much love*...than Genma. Which is saying a lot I guess! lol. There are parallels between them, but they’re very different people. I owe Arashi for giving me the insight to write antihero addicts and badass “angsters”. And yes, I’m well aware I sound mildly schizophrenic talking like that about my OCs...

Heya Anon! Thanks for your patience as I get round to answering ASKS. I'm playing catch up. 😅 Great to be able to steal some time.

Ooh! Interesting questions.

Firstly, Genma.

Genma's backstory (and self-deprecating attitude lol) was fundamentally inspired by an OC of mine. So Genma's backstory is a mish-mash of OC stories, built on his own unique organic arc and journey through BtB. He's an offshoot, in that respect. Though he's very much his own character, his backstory origins (especially in relation to Naoki and Karibi) are thanks to my OCs. That'll probably be evident when I get my original works out into the world. As a sidenote, Genma's backstory has deepened further in HHU, as he's taken me further back into childhood memories, which I did not expect when writing him and that is very much inspired by nothing other than his unique formation in the BtB-verse. Certain things aren't planned, they just play out - and I really love when that happens.

Secondly, Shikamaru

Shikamaru's backstory unfolded pretty organically, based on feeling into his character as he developed in BtB. As for the DID element, this is something I tackle in my original works, so it was an opportunity to use it, but only because it fit with Shikamaru's mind and how I write him in the BtB-verse. With a brain like his, it clicked, given his trauma.

Ha! 😆 Ah my dear Genma-fan Anon…and I would literally write it, if only I could take you up on that ‘commission-me-some-Genma-lovin’-offer’ without violating copyright laws six ways to Sunday. If fanfic paid, there’d be some jolly as hell writers out there!

Hey there, Anon!

Oooh….! Very interesting question, luv. Thanks for the ASK and for the love and interest for their dynamic. 💗

Hypothetically speaking?

Hmmm…

This is so tough…because it would depend on a few factors, namely regarding Genma and what kind of mental or emotional state he was in.

If of sound mind, he’d immediately question Raidō’s motives and probably assume he was joking…

Especially as Raidō is straight. Genma would find it oddly threatening to their dynamic if Raidō actually hinted seriously at that involvement — for several reasons:

1) Genma’s track record with heartache

2) how much he values and loves Raidō as his partner/friend and wouldn’t ever want to compromise that…as he almost did a few times in the past…Raidō means too much to him to risk it.

3) “sexy fun times” is normally a banter-point with Genma dicking about and teasing Raidō because he feels safe enough in the dynamic to do it

However…if Raidō caught Genma in a weak moment, where he was strung out emotionally or mentally…I can’t say for sure that he wouldn’t react to that offer, as he wouldn’t be thinking rationally at all.

Similar to how he was with Kurenai in the latest HHU chapter. Although he has far more to lose with Raidō.