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[retsuden]

[ There has been a great deal of things that Sasuke has learned about in the few weeks he's been here just from talking to new people. All of them have been extremely confusing concepts, like therapy and the idea that people take care of children when they don't have anyone else to take care of them.

Some of these conversations where he's learned things have ended in more questions than answers. He could ask for more clarification from the few he's already made contact with, but the more possible answers he can get, the better. He thinks.

He hopes.

This could be a mistake. ]

How would you suggest someone improve their communication skills?

If your go to response is "talk to people", spare me. I'm only interested in more thorough answers.

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[retsuden]

[ He listens intently to her words, not even blinking as he takes them in. He nods slowly once she's done, like he's relatively sure that he can do that.

I love you, Sasuke.

He swallows, not sure that he has it in him to say it back yet, even though he knows the feelings are there. He's still afraid of what will happen when he finally says it. Loving someone so openly always leads to pain. To hatred. Their messages buried so deep inside of him, he doesn't know yet how to overcome them.

It also means that he's not sure what to say in response. Does he say okay? That he'll try? Those feel flat. ]

I found a house. [ ... What...? ] You kept saying it was getting too cold to stay in a tent forever. We can move in at the end of the week.

[creationrebirth]

[ Luckily for him, she can read at least some of that in his expression.

She's still a little bit surprised by the change of topic. But then it just shows he's listening. ]

See you listen. [ She almost wishes they were face to face so that she could hug him. ] A house will definitely be warmer. Though I haven't hated sharing your warmth.

[retsuden]

[ What does that me—

... Oh.

Oh. Speaking of warmth, Sasuke can feel his face turning red already, wow. ]

I doubt it has the best insulation considering the era most of these homes seem to have been constructed, so we may still find sharing blankets necessary on particularly cold nights.

[creationrebirth]

[ Oh she hopes so, she really really hopes so. ]

Well, if you ever get cold...I wouldn't be opposed to sharing warmth.

[ Did she really just say that. She audibly groans. ]

That sounds so...perverted.

[retsuden]

[ God that is not helping his blush.

He gives it a second, letting the awkward silence after her groan linger, before he teasingly offers: ] That's because you're a pervert.

[creationrebirth]

[ Her face goes red and her mouth gapes open a bit at the call out. She's not even sure entirely how to answer but the fact that he's teasing her isn't entirely lost on her.

She stutters a bit before spitting out: ]

I'm not that bad...

[retsuden]

Oh? [ He snorts, crossing his arm over his chest. He wishes he had taken the prosthetic just for these moments, it's not nearly as strong a visual without two arms to cross. ] Have you changed that much since I saw you last?