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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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I'll speak to Neji in private about the Witches then. [ Giving a nod. ] It's important to understand as much as I can about a possible enemy. I can share the results of our conversation with you and the others if you'd like.

In the meantime, you work on getting that birthday set up. If I hear there was any disappointment, I'll have to get you for it.

[Lee nods back, heartened.] I would appreciate that. He may not be incredibly open about it, but... do not take it badly. Neji did not have a fun time of confronting a Witch.

I shall! You need not worry, Sakura-chan! I will endeavor to make Tenten have the best birthday she could ever conceive of!

Thanks for the heads up on that. [ It might take a bit of extra prying, but she'll do it. ]

Are there anymore birthdays I should be made aware of? Catching up will be hard, but I'd like to help out if I can.

No problem, dear Sakura-chan! [It was the least he could do~]

Hmm.... [He pauses a moment to think.] Hyuuga... Hanabi-san. Her birthday is near the end of the month! The twenty seventh, if I am not mistaken!

Oh, she's pretty young. [ And possibly spoiled due to her position in the family. ] Is anyone planning a party?

I... have not asked yet. But I am sure Neji and Hinata-chan would not want her to go without a birthday celebration of some sort!

Mm, that's right! I'll have to help out with that one too if I can. We don't have as much to worry about like we did back at home, so we can afford to do things like this.

Yes... [Lee didn't think of home all that often; there were only few reminders of it here. But when he did, he always wondered how things were going, and how this different times nonsense worked out.]

We should enjoy our time here. We are still at war, but it moves at a much slower pace than home. Leisure time is to be cherished and utilized to the fullest!

I'll try to do the same. [ She's concerned for what's going on back home, but hearing that Naruto (as well as so many others) were here set her mind at ease. ] Thanks for all that you've done for me today.

I hope we can talk again soon. [ The smile she wears is earnest, even if her concern is still shown etched into her face. ]

[And he's beaming again.] I am happy to be of service, Sakura-chan~

Certainly! Anytime you are in need of help, or just wish to talk, I will just be a DEMISE post away!

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