[ VIDEO ] ✿✿ [ March 5 ◦ Afternoon ]

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[ When the screen comes to life it doesn't show a face or anything of the sort. Instead, there's a pair of feet with the remnants of green nail polish along the toes, surrounded by papers everywhere. Papers with various scratches on them litter the floor of a common apartment, notes taken in a hurry of the area and of the people she's seen in passing. Not that the owner of these feet have interacted with them, no, these are definitely the notes of being watched in silence. Maybe one of them is a bit too recognizable for one's liking, but there's not much time to read before the scene abruptly changes. The blur is quick and then suddenly there's a girl with an irritated expression on her face. Holding her hair back is a significant band and while it's a risk to be seen with it, there's a brave disposition in showing it so freely. Well, to her at least. For those who are unaware, it's just another accessory for a girl's hair. ]

So there's no button to just turn it on, no, it just decides when it wants to start recording. [ Clearly a novice, but a quick thinking one as it didn't take her long to realize it's working. ] That's how it is, huh? Telling me I'm the type that will probably need a second communicator because I'll shatter my first one. [ Twitch. Twitch. ] Turns out this thing is pretty resilient. I'm grateful, really. I don't need seven more years of bad luck.

[ The angle of the view changes as she seemingly balances the communication device on her knees, staring down at it with a curious look. After spending a few days here, the darkened proof of exhaustion has just about left her face, but etched in her expression is concern, almost as though she's worried about something unspoken. Her thoughts are never brought up thought as she waves her right hand as a nervous gesture, trying to lighten up the mood with a half-hearted smile. ]

Sorry, sorry. It's common procedure for those who are new to introduce themselves, right? [ Although she suspects that she's not alone here, hence why she chose to wear the protector. ] My name is Sakura Haruno. Now that that's out of the way, I have to ask a question.

[ With as serious of an expression one can muster when asking a ridiculous question: ] Is there a reason for the toys of Kakashi-sensei?

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[unfinishedstory]

The face of the mirror has all the controls needed to make this work. I can explain it in more detail if you want?

I mean, I managed to explain it to Naruto with relative success.

As for your other question... because this is a respectful way to honor the various people protecting the city. Tiny deformed keychains. *Clare's got her snark on today.*

I'm Clare, nice to meet you. But I think you were here before... but a lot of ninjas end up here, at least as far as I can tell.

Voice

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[ There's a discarded manual somewhere in the accumulated pile of paper at her feet, but Sakura's had little chance to review it. Plus, it's better to hear it from an experienced individual, so as she opens her mouth to reply,

Her mind screeches to a halt at that name. Did she hear that correctly? It's possible her mind was jumping to familiar names out of instinct (no, out of hope), so she bites her lip.

It's only when Clare finishes introducing herself does Sakura find the mental will to ask the most pressing question: ]

Is it common for people who return to not remember their prior stay? [ Because Sakura's a hundred percent sure she would remember the fright that comes with the losses of this place. ]

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[Hold the phone. Hold it right there.]

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[WHY WAS HE NOT INFORMED OF THIS ARRIVAL BEFORE???]

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[Okay, okay, so he wasn't angry or anything. Really, he was actually ecstatic! Almost bouncing off the walls happy. He is Lee, after all.]

Sakura-chan! [HUUUUUUUUGE GRIN.] You have come to Death City, too, then? It is wonderful to see your beautiful face again!

[And still grinning, Lee holds up the cute little keychains he owns.] It was a giveaway! There were little Nejis and Gai-senseis too!

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[entreats]

[ there's a brief pause before she decides to answer-- but Ange decides she's curious (or, well, just generally bored) enough to at least ask. ]

What, did you actually try to break it?

[ voice ] ... so then three tsunderes invaded this post by pure accident

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[ Didn't she just get done specifying that yes, that was exactly what she tried to do? ]

Yeah. [ A nervous chortle follows after the confession. ] I was so angry that I just couldn't take it and threw it a few yards. It's nowhere close to my old record, but it did nicely for the limitations placed on me.

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[a_royal_flush]

It's nice to meet you, Sakura! I'm Yuuri.

I think that those toys were something to do with leaders in the Watch. [He says that, but he's scratching at his chin in thought as if he's not one-hundred percent certain.]

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Yuuri, is it? [ She repeats the name only to make sure she's getting it right. ] These toys must be of relative significance in this place then, yeah?

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[Haruno Sakura. One of Kakashi's students. Obito had met her only briefly before, but hadn't had much time to set an opinion. And now he wasn't sure if he even wanted to, but... Well, he was probably going to run into her sooner or later. Better get the introductions out of the way.

While Obito is wearing his pair of orange goggles right now, both his Konoha forehead protector and Uchiha jacket are missing.]

You might want to hold onto any keychains you have of him. [He smirks.] Apparently they're pretty rare.

[... okay, so that wasn't much of an introduction.]

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[ Even though the communicator is balanced on her knees, it jostles at Sakura's first look at him. Those eyes. No, that eye? Confusion seeps into her features as she stares the mirror down, tenderly reaching out to straighten the mirror. It's surprising to see the Sharingan like this and on a person she's unfamiliar with? ]

I don't own one myself. [ Her tone gives away her apprehension as it's significantly lower than the one she used just a moment ago. ] I just saw other people with them.

[ Just going to dodge the black and red elephant in the room for right now, as awkward as it is. ]

[ video ] I am ridiculously happy to see the keychains being mentioned. :3

[nolicenseyet]

It was part of a set of keychains being sold at Metokkori R to promote the Watch. The set included all the Zone Leaders at the time, so he was also included.

[ video ] When I was told about them, I had to go for it :D

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[ Metokkori R. The Watch. Zone Leaders.
These are all unfamiliar terms to Sakura, but ones she won't forget easily. It maybe all too easy to tell she's a novice to this world, but she tries to contain most of her questions, choosing to prioritize in a manner that won't come off as information gathering. ]

The Zone Leaders? They must be important to get toys made in their image.

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[Oh look. It's a gray kid with horns and a scarred face painted like a clown. Nothing unusual here.

He chuckles at her.]

Cute, ain't they? Check it the motherfuck out.

[He holds up his own keychain, a miniature version of another troll like himself, but obviously one that's slightly more on the grumpy side.]

I got one of my best bro.

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[ While there's the initial surprise of speaking with someone of a different color and body type, it fades quick enough. He isn't the first "abnormality" she's seen in her life and due to that, she doesn't bother to comment on it. ]

Why does that one look so cranky? [ She almost wants one! ] Oh, your best bro? So it's common for friends to collect them of each other, yeah?

[ She just needs a bit of reaffirmation that it's not weird to want one of her teacher. ]

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[ Tenten was just doing a periodic scan of the network when she sees Sakura standing there asking questions about the wonderful Death City. ] Sakura-?! You're here again?! [ She is very impressed by Brew's fickleness, to say the least. ]

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Well, I guess they say third time's the charm for a reason. Welcome back, Sakura. [ There's a friendliness in her tone. She's happy that she's able to see her friend again. She definitely did miss her. ]

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As for the figurines, it's part of a local Japanese store's promotion of the Watch and their high profile members. Kakashi-sensei and Guy-sensei and Neji were each made into figurines to promote the watch, since they're leaders of various districts that the Watch looks over.

[ She moves a hand to open up a bottom drawer of a desk. An exceptionally observant Sakura can catch a brief flash a multi-hundred dollar costing field of figurines. ]

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[ Tenten places one of each Kakashi, Guy, and Neji figurine on her desk. The action is accompanied with a small giggle. ]

They're pretty cute if I say so myself. It's a pretty clever advertisement, and, everyone seems to love them. Don't give away your Kakashi figurine! It's incredibly rare! [ Which definitely explains the five Kakashi figurines Sakura may have spot in Tenten's desk. ]

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Welcome to Death City.

[Here, Sakura. Have Hinata's little sister greeting you politely.]

...um. Did you actually try to break your communicator?

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[ Her demeanor will shift into a softer one for Hanabi; either out of the sake of her childlike appearance or manners due to her position. ]

I didn't necessarily try... [ Laughing nervously. She just happened to throw it so far it took her a few days to recover it. ] Well, that's unimportant.

Curiously, how long have you been here?

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I'm just... very popular here. [He's teasing, and his tone says so. Oh Sakura... He wonders if you'll stay longer this time. He's getting used to you disappearing now.]

voice -- pretty sure it's canon for Kakashi to be late, so you're fine (;

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It hasn't gotten to your head now, has it? [ She's teasing in return, fairly charismatic despite everything. ] I wonder if in turn that makes me popular.

[Video] and I'm so sorry for how late this is.

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[The fact that there's nothing but feet and paper for a while almost makes him skim the video - but then there's that flash of silver, that familiar symbol and--

Well, Sakura.

If you were saying anything, it's completely lost in the chaos that fills his head.]

Oi! Sakura-chan? Hey! When'd you get here? Where are ya?!

[Video] You're fine <3 I don't mind it at all!

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Naruto-kun! [ The pitch of her voice heightens as her mood is elevated. It's almost as though his presence alone, seeing his face, erased any concerns she held of this place. ] It's really you, isn't it?

Oh! I arrived a few days ago with the rest. [ Tapping the communicator. ] Are you going to come visit me if I tell you where I'm at, Naruto-kun?