[1] Ramen Bowl | Friday 12th February

[kuramaless]

[He's not really looking at his communicator. It's been abandoned on the floor beside him - he'd meant to record something-- but the moment he'd thought of something to say, he'd gotten side tracked.

With his shirt up, he's staring down at his stomach, pulling a face much like a childish pout.]

Oi, K'rama. It's about time ya talk t'me yanno? I ain't heard nothin' outta ya since we got here. We're both here, so you should at least lemme know what you think about this place.

[Cue a quick prod to the centre of his stomach-- He doesn't seem convinced though. As he shouldn't be. Kurama is not with him. He knows that much.]

Comments

I'm totes cool with it! In fact, I'm super glad! :D It shall be the rowdiest floor in the complex!

[awokentospring]

I do not. My stomach will agree to anything I wish to eat! It does not do to be picky. Though I am partial to spicy curry!

[He puts a hand to his stomach. Now that he thinks about it, food sounds good right now.]

Have you eaten yet, Naruto-kun?

AWESOOOOOOME! Yes. Yes it will be rowdy and awesome, and full of arguing. xD

[kuramaless]

... Yeah well-- er, I don't think it trusts me no more?

[Pout. Mostly because he just hopes that Lee doesn't cotton on--]

Not yet.

I was gonna, this guy said there were a bunch of places to eat, but when I asked him which one he said he wasn't even human. Kinda weird.

\o/ I am looking forward to all the hyjinx that will surely ensue!

[awokentospring]

That is a pity. Perhaps it would be best to stick to simple things, until your stomach begins to feel more trust in your judgement? [Wow, bland food. That won't be fun.]

That seems to be the norm here! But if he is sure there are food places, then we simply must go explore to find them. Come with me, Naruto-kun, and we will find something delicious for both of our stomachs!

YES INDEEEED. =D All of them~!

[kuramaless]

... You know anywhere that's got ramen?

[Because you know-- that'll be the first thing to get his stomach settled again, right?

Wait. Come with you to find food. It's a little annoying, maybe Lee won't be that bad to hang out with.]

Yeah. Okay. You got any money?

[awokentospring]

I... do not. But! That does not mean we cannot find the place for it!

[Lee knows that Naruto's blood is practically half water/half ramen broth, so he's not surprised. Something like home might help the other ninja feel more comfortable too.]

I have some! Gai-sensei insisted I take a small amount for myself when I arrived, but hopefully I will have a full job soon to take care of the rest of my income! It should be enough for some ramen, at least!

[kuramaless]

So, we should just go look for somewhere. Okay.

[The water half tends to take a backseat to ramen broth. =D]

Oi, right! So-- It's your treat? Or, well-- bushybrows sensei's treat.

[The thought makes him grin a little, despite himself.]

Where are you now?

[awokentospring]

You could see it that way! Yes, Gai-sensei is treating us!

[Lee feels almost a little bad thinking of it that way, but it is true...]

Oh, I am in my apartment! I live in 11-J of the Casualty Communal! Where might I find you, Naruto-kun?

[kuramaless]

Heh. Guess it's okay then. I ain't got no money.

You what now? Okay. I think.

Uhm, I'm...

[He'll just take a moment to look around.]

There's this huge building with a weird top, a bunch of smaller ones. This weird path.

[awokentospring]

I do not mind spotting you, Naruto-kun! [Lee gives him a thumbs-up.

Poor Naruto. He seemed really out of it. Lee's eyebrows raised very slightly in concern, but he keeps his comments to himself.]

... You will have to be more specific than that. Can you see Shibusen?

[kuramaless]

[He's looking down. Lee. Lee, he's looking down.]

Er-- I dunno is this Shibusen?

I guess?

[awokentospring]

.... Oh, maybe you are right there. [Herp derp, Lee.]

Just give me a moment, and I will be there! Then we shall find the ramen place together!

[kuramaless]

[He could be anywhere.]

Er-- Right.

Hurry up though, yeah?

[Because his stomach is rumbling again.]

[awokentospring]

[Lee isn't afraid of a little searching! He never gives up!]

Alright! Just do not go anywhere and I will find you!

[kuramaless]

... Where d'ya think I'm gonna go!? Not like I can go home.

[Context, what is this!?]

did you want to have them action spam it out or handwave?

[awokentospring]

I mean do not go inside where I will not be able to spot you!

I don't mind action spam if you don't!?

[kuramaless]

Oh.

Well, yeah! I ain't stupid!

Sure! [to action!]

[awokentospring]

[Lee did not have an answer for that, both due to time and because he didn't want to run the risk of saying something rude. He was already on a mission! A mission to find one lost boy in the urban jungle of Death City.

... Which didn't take too long, since Lee was still pretty fast and Naruto was always loud enough to stick out in the middle of a crowd.

Dropping down from a roof to the ground beside the blond shinobi, Lee landed in a crouch then straightened up.]

Quick! Tell me! What was my time?

[ACTION]

[kuramaless]

[Oh good. He's not sure he could deal with having to yell for being picked on again today.

But by the time he sees Lee and the question is posed he ends up just staring, dumbly.]

Er... Like a few minutes?

[ACTION]

[awokentospring]

YOSH! This is the result of my constant training!

[Lee pumps his arm. That's likely going to be as specific as he could hope from Naruto. At least "a few minutes" could be a decent time.]

Now then! It is time for us to find the Ramen shop! Come, Naruto! Let's race around the city in search of noodles! First to find the ramen stall is the winner!

[ACTION]

[kuramaless]

[You are still so weird. Which is why you're getting a look</> Oh-- but hey wait did you just say Ramen?]

Oh! Hey yeah--!

Er. Hold on a minute, you wanna run or something?

[ACTION]

[awokentospring]

Why not? It is good exercise, and eating ramen will be adding on a great many calories!

[Gotta balance things out somehow.]

[ACTION]

[kuramaless]

[Running?! On an empty stomach like his? Er, just to highlight the severity of the situation his stomach grumbles.]

Er-- Well, I guess it won't be that bad?

[Yes it will!]

[ACTION]

[awokentospring]

Come along, Naruto-kun! Let your hunger fuel your drive!

[Lee, that's not how it works for normal people...]

[ACTION]

[kuramaless]

[Grumble grumble.

Er, that's both him and his stomach.]

Where're we gonna go?

[ACTION]

[awokentospring]

Wherever the wind takes us!

[That's bullshit for I HAVE NO IDEA! But it gives him a brilliant one.]

Naruto-kun! We should scout across the entire city and acquaint ourselves with every nook and cranny! We are sure to find a ramen stand if we leave no stone unturned!