17. Feb 22nd | Video

[spandexisyouth]

[The mirror is at a weird angle, showing the ceiling at first, until it's tilted down to show a whole lot of little shapes. Then he's adjusting the view, zooming in, to show... a dozen Neji keychains, all scowling and with arms crossed. Behind them is a pair of Karkats, one Kakashi, and an Aqua. There are other figures farther back, but Gai is clearly focused on the Nejis. A little turtle crawls onto the screen and Gai carefully balances a Neji on the turtle's back.

Gai's voice can be heard narrating.]

And so the fearsome and furious army of Nejis traveled the land, taking down everything in their path by the might of their scowls! It was unmatched by any except Karkat!

[A small Karkat is moved to beside the turtle. Then he shifts the communicator back to his grin.]

See, Neji! I told you that they were needed and useful! I HAVE AN ARMY OF NEJIS! Everything mini will cower in their path! I will carry my dozen Nejis everywhere! They will bring me great joy and entertainment!

[There's a beat as he looks back down at them.]

...I may need more Nejis.



[[ooc: Feel free to spot your figure in the background if they're a Watch Zone Leader and not Roy!]]

Comments

[heavenly_earth]

[WHAT.

Okay, he'd gradually come to accept the fact that Gai would own one of his keychain look-a-likes, but a dozen of them? Someone wants to kill a certain little frog then find a ditch to bury himself in until the keychains represent little more than a ghost]\

I really.. don't think you need anymore..

[spandexisyouth]

Neji!

[He's grinning so hard that it would hurt most people.]

Are they not adorable! I told you they were! And look! Littletail likes his!

[heavenly_earth]

[Eyeing them all like the keychains themselves have somehow betrayed him. Mocking his likeliness with labels like 'cute' and 'adorable'. His complete and utter ruin awaits him outside his apartment- where the public at large will now associate him with the tiny, impudent version of himself]

Th-they aren't..!

[spandexisyouth]

But... look at them!

[Gai gestures.]

How else would you describe my mini Neji army?

[heavenly_earth]

..Ridiculous.

[spandexisyouth]

[Gai's face falls.]

But... they are precious!

[heavenly_earth]

[You don't understand, Gai. They're ruining his life DX And don't mind his mumbling]

It can't be helped.. Even if I resign, there's too many of them.

[spandexisyouth]

Resign? Do not resign! There is no reason to resign! Neji! You are too upset over this! They are adorable!

[heavenly_earth]

[His whole life is already over, Gai. What's the use of being a zone lead if no one respects him..! But no, he's not completely serious]

Why, something like this.. To think, after everything..

[spandexisyouth]

After everything what? It is keychains! It makes you more personable! Also they are a good size to hold in my hand so I can pretend I am hugging you!

[heavenly_earth]

[If he had any less self-control, he'd crumple and curl into himself on the carpet]

Zone Lead had seemed like an ideal goal at the time.

[Private]

[spandexisyouth]

[Gai sighs and filters this.]

My beloved student, sometimes I think that you are too proud. This will not hurt your reputation. Those that know you already know you, and it will be a time before there are more new arrivals, I believe. The excitement over these will be less, then. Further, they are harmless.

Do not let something that is meant to be fun turn you resentful against what you have achieved.

[Private]

[heavenly_earth]

[Don't enter logic into his self-directed drama, Gai! He's having an identity crisis!

Still, have a bit of a sigh, one hand coming up to pinch the bridge of his nose, willing himself the ability to handle everything that comes with a sense of grace]

..I'm not resigning.

[Private]

[spandexisyouth]

Good. I am coming over and cooking with Hinata for you. Would you like a shoulder rub after? A hair-brushing? We will find a way to help you relax! ...I could even bring my Neji army over and play out storylines reflecting your heroism!

[Private]

[heavenly_earth]

I.. no. I appreciate the thought.

[Private]

[spandexisyouth]

If you are certain! There will be at least one Neji with me no matter what!

[thatkindofscum]

Aww, is someone upset they have cute little minis running around all over the city~?

[An excuse to rib the uptight Hyuuga? Hell yes, he's taking advantage!]

[heavenly_earth]

[Fml an Uchiha. kdjfsh HUFF]

They aren't an accurate representation.

[thatkindofscum]

[Small blessings~]

Oh, you think so? I dunno. The chubby cheeks really compliment you.

[heavenly_earth]

[And the heated white eyed glare radiates typical Hyuuga 'I will find you and kill you' vibes, but it's ruined by the flush he's sporting]

Don't.. be ridiculous.

[thatkindofscum]

[Yeaaaaah Obito isn't afraid of you, Neji. Not afraid of you ending his life, at least.]

Awww, what's the matter? No need to be embarrassed or anything~

[heavenly_earth]

[Ignoring. You.]

[thatkindofscum]

[Oh ho~]

C'mon, I'm just joking with you! Can't you just take a joke and have some fun now and then?

[heavenly_earth]

It's not funny. [In other words: no]

[thatkindofscum]

But your reaction to it all is. [Smirk.]