[voice; April 7th, mid morning]

[thatkindofscum]

[Some people have probably already expected something untoward when the ever-present and sparkling Gai-sensei didn't show up to morning practice as he normally does. Since it's still fairly early, Kakashi's absence probably didn't go quite as easily noticed. However, as the one who lived with the two of them, it's up to Obito to be the bearer of bad news.

For a moment, he just sits in silence. Then, once he seems to have gathered himself so that he won't burst into tears during the delivery of at least the initial message, he begins to speak. His words are almost monotone, completely controlled. Very unlike him.]

For anyone interested, both Maito Gai and Hatake Kakashi seem to have returned home. That is all.

[Short and simple.]

Filtered to Team Gai:

[But he makes one last post to a private filter for Gai's team. He's a little less formal here, though he still sounds a bit monotone.]

Um, there's a bunch of little turtles left that Gai was taking care of. Do you guys want 'em?

((ooc: Lee is getting a few (or all of them if Tenten and Neji don't want them.))

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[voice]

[sayatakagi]

[ she was often complaining about Gai, but she did like him ]

Thank you for letting us know.

[voice]

[thatkindofscum]

[Pretty much the same here.]

Yeah, no problem.

[nolicenseyet]

[She had wondered about Gai's absence and also at the fact that she hadn't seen him around at the Watch office, but the news still caught her by surprise.

Eve thinks she'll miss him.]

Are you all right?

[thatkindofscum]

... No. But I guess that's natural, huh? To miss old teammates when they're gone.

[nolicenseyet]

I've been told it is. [Though some people liked to pretend they didn't.]

[voice] place holder until i get back from camp

[hand_of_judgement]

[He knew what those two meant to Obito, and he considered not replying at all. It eventually got the better of him.]

My door is open, if you should need it.

[voice] and here I am, just now getting back to this after a month and a half |D;;;

[thatkindofscum]

[Obito takes a deep breath. This is so hard...]

Thanks, Petrov-san... I might take you up on that.

[He won't. He needs some space right now, but he has felt a connection with Yuri before.]

Maybe when I'm feeling better, I'm come around.

[voice] that's okay! I've been away on vacation and sick :)

[hand_of_judgement]

My door is always open, Mr. Uchiha.

[Yuri isn't expecting him to, but he wouldn't want to appear as though he wasn't going above and beyond for others.]

[Voice, private]

[usedforcepalm]

Oh no...

[She's saddened by the news, but for Obito, it must be devastating.]

Would you like some company?

[Voice, private] wow superlate fail on my part 8|;;;

[thatkindofscum]

Company...

[It's Hanabi. He's been there for her when she needed someone. He doesn't feel like crying in front of anyone, but if it's her...]

Yeah. I mean, as long as it won't be a bother...

[usedforcepalm]

I wouldn't have offered if it was a bother.

[Her tone is soft, but adamant.]

You shouldn't be alone right now.

[nofarplaneyet]

Gai's gone? *Auron knew something was wrong when he hadn't seen Gai running around in his green outfit.*

I'm sorry to hear that. He's a good man.

sorry I'm getting to this so late orz

[thatkindofscum]

Yeah... I guess BREW sent him home.

[There really wasn't any other possible explanation. It sucked having to be the messenger.]

He was kind of a pain when he was a kid, though.... yeah, you're right. He was a good person.

[scatterflower]

Wait, GAI'S gone?

[Geez BREW, you sure knew how to be a jerk with who you sent home, didn't you?]

... Well, I guess they can go take care of whatever it is they need to do back home now, right?

sorry I'm a month and a half late ;n; /is fail

[thatkindofscum]

Yeah, they're in a war right now so... It's probably better he's taking care of that.

[Obito has a little bit of a smile in his voice.]

Maybe when that's done with, they'll come back to help with this one again.

It's alright

[scatterflower]

[Chika frowns a bit, before forcing a smile.]

Maybe. But you're right. A lot of people here have things lke that to take care of back home too...

You alright?

[video]

[heavenly_earth]

Unfortunate..

As for the turtles, I believe the one I have is enough.

[video]

[thatkindofscum]

[Well, that was a bit of a lackluster reaction, Neji. :|]

... Seriously? There's, like, a dozen here! Please take at least one off my hands! I can't give them all too Lee.

[ voice ]

[second_star]

[ Wow...this felt...odd. Of all the people here, he expected Gai to stick around forever. ]

Damn...that's a downer.

[ voice ] sorry this is hideously late 8|;;;

[thatkindofscum]

Kinda, yeah.

[A small sigh. It really sucked being the messenger for this kind of thing.]

Voice

[ninjainviolet]

[But...Gai...He was her first friend here... They were her zone leaders...]

I see. Thanks for telling us.

[Yep. Voice means you can't see her expression, despite how calm she sounds.]

Voice; and sorry this is so late ;n;

[thatkindofscum]

Mn. You're welcome. I'll... tell you guys if they show up again randomly, too.

[It's hard to stay strong in these times, Sheena. :( But yeah, you hide your sadness well. Obito doesn't even notice.]

*hugs* It's okay!

[ninjainviolet]

I'd really appreciate it. Gai... Gai was my first friend here.

[She's had a lot of practice with something like this.]

video;

[glassworkgenius]

... I'll really miss Gai-san.

Thank you for telling us.

video; and sorry this is so late, I am awful orz

[thatkindofscum]

[Obito nods, blinking away a little wetness in his eyes.]

Sure thing. I'll... I'll miss him, too.

[He'll miss Kakashi more, but having them both leave at once, that just wasn't fair.]