soul_campaign | [video; March 19th, late afternoon]

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[video; March 19th, late afternoon]

[Lee is a little distracted today, and for the first time here in Death City he looks truly exhausted. He smiles, but as he speaks the smile doesn't quite reach his eyes.]

Good day, Death City! It is wonderful to hear that our mission yesterday was such a success and that we are one step closer in the battle against madness! I hope you are all inspired to continue your training as Weapons and Meisters here so that we may strike with just as much vigor in our next big mission!

And speaking of training, I wish to see you all at Morning Training again starting tomorrow! I was not able to make it today, and for that I apologize. Gai-sensei, I owe you an apology as well for missing our run this morning! May I ask that I have a moment of your time tonight? There is something I wish to discuss with you.

[And with that, Lee cuts his video...]

[...Only to start a new private message for Neji.]

Neji. I have a request of you as well.

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[ If only he could. She wouldn't mind it too much, in fact, she'd feel a lot better if her presence could lift his mood. ]

At my mercy? That's not a good place to be. Just ask Naruto-kun.

[He chuckled.]

If that is the case, then perhaps Naruto-kun only lacks the proper conviction of spirit!

[But even with the playful banter, Lee's mood was still a far cry from its usual boisterousness. His smile settled somewhere between reluctant and gentle.]

I am sorry if I worried you earlier, Sakura-chan.

Do you feel up to talking about it? [ It's a calm question, but also just as reluctant as his own mood. ]

It's alright if not. I just thought I'd offer.

I did speak with Gai-sensei about it but... [Well, perhaps Sakura could give him a bit more peace of mind. He knew her team dynamic had been very different from his own. Perhaps he would learn something about dealing with problems.

He found himself a place to sit in her apartment space; quite a feat considering how much clutter was scattered about.]

Neji and I went on a mission together a few days ago. And, it did not go well. [His lips pouted into a frown.] Primarily because of me.

What happened exactly?

[ Sugar coating it wouldn't do, so she asks outright. It's the best way to handle the situation she supposes. ]

If you can't tell me that, then maybe start with how you feel you've fouled up.

The attacks backfired. [Lee shook his head, feeling a little hopeless.] I believe my weapon ability may actually be tied to my Lotus attacks.

[He smiled weakly. He didn't mind telling her, no. It was a little disgraceful to admit his weakness when he thought this place had put all of that behind him.]

...? [ The noise she makes at that is one of confusion, before she shakes her head. ]

It could have been something else. You know Naruto-kun and I have a lot of trouble resonating at times. [ Mostly her because of her mood swings, but hey that doesn't need to be said. ] It was a stressful situation and hard to predict how you might act in that situation.

[ Holding up her hand. ] Have you had this problem before? Ever?

[He shakes his head.] No, I am quite certain it was my attacks that were backfiring. The nunchaku batons change colors. They start as green and progress to red. It was then that Neji began to gain marks on his body... And the kishin had claws and teeth. The injuries Neji received were from heavy blows hat left welts.

[Lee bit his lip.] No... but I cannot see how it can be anything else. We have very strong resonance...

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[video; March 19th, late afternoon]

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