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she ghosts across the windowsill into the room with a silence capable only of those who haveĀ given themselvesĀ over to the MistĀ ā obsidian locks run down his shoulders like blackest ink, & he smiles at her, hinata, his student,Ā in the mirror with a look of pride & sorrow, for he knows he has trained her too well to keep her alive.
āĀ Ā You were gone longer than expected. I was beginning to worry youād been outdone by a Kumo patrol.Ā Ā āĀ no he hadnāt. heās seen the things she can do when her heartās deadset on it. hair now swept neatly into a bun, haku turns to face her directly, scanning her for serious wounds. satisfied with finding none, he pours cool water into two squat cups & pushes one into her hand. the other he sips as he leans back against his kitchen table.Ā āĀ Ā State your mission report.Ā Ā ā
