[video; March 19th, late afternoon]

[awokentospring]

[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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[awokentospring]

You are right. Things will work out.

[Lee starts to smile again, albeit tentatively. He can't not smile when Gai looks at him with such confidence.]

I am glad I came to talk to you, Gai-sensei! You always know just what to say.

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[spandexisyouth]

It is easy because I know you and I know Neji.

[He thumps Lee on the back at Lee's smile.]

And I also know that the world is a brighter place when you are happy, my beloved student! I am glad you came to speak with me as well.