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[jikogisei]

It would have been nice to have my abilities back seven days ago. My travel time would have been cut in half if I could have just walked across the water instead of having to detour through the mountain.

Does anyone know exactly what's going on here?

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I'm a few hours away from Mahogany. [Look, he updated you. A little late but it's still an update.]

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[To anyone who finds themselves along Route 42 they may find themselves faced with a dark-haired Uchiha in a burgundy robe. He has his Growlithe traveling along with him and looks like he has a clear goal in mind. Itachi won't stop for anyone but he won't mind them coming along if they like.]

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[boundbyheart]

I'm not blind. You were bleeding from your eyes. That isn't normal, Itachi Uchiha.

[She assumes that's his last name.]

Some type of magic, I assume. [She's talking about the trees as she looks at the burning fire with nothing to burn.]

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[jikogisei]

It is for me.

[He won't bother to correct her, not this time.]

Chakra, actually. Energy provided by the body. [Those flames will burn for seven days, or until everything goes back to normal.]

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[boundbyheart]

That doesn't mean it's good.

[But with that, she'll let it slide.]

Is that native to this world as well? Chakra?

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[jikogisei]

Hm.

[He won't reply to that. Obviously he knows it's not good and does it anyway.]

No. When this weekend is over chakra will be gone just like any other abilities temporarily gained.

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[boundbyheart]

So....my powers will be gone?

[That makes her angry, and it shows on her face, but...thankfully she has nothing to destroy so everything is good.]

Why am I even here? I don't even know why I stuck around you.

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[jikogisei]

Yes, eventually.

[One shoulder lifts and falls back in small shrug.]

You wanted answers. I'm not keeping you here.

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[boundbyheart]

Am I not enjoyable company?

[Because that is clearly what he's talking about here.]

And I've been so nice, I thought you'd beg me to stay.

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[jikogisei]

I didn't say that. [Itachi gives her a cold look.]

[Don't put words into his mouth.]

Why would I do that? We only just met.

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[boundbyheart]

[Okay...noting that for later. She becomes serious again.]

It's called joking.

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[jikogisei]

[He has a cold side, yes. It slips away as quickly as it came.]

My last partner would tell you that I'm not one for jokes.

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[boundbyheart]

And what happened to them?

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[jikogisei]

[Bluntly:] He died.

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[boundbyheart]

It happens, I guess.

[She fans herself.]

At your home, I assume?

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[jikogisei]

It does.

[It doesn't look as if Itachi cares about the idea of his partner dying.]

Yes. It's not surprising. He was up against formidable foes.

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[boundbyheart]

[Again, another thing to note. If she's dying, she won't expect him to be able to help her, anyways.]

He died a death he deserved, then.

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[jikogisei]

[Not necessarily true. Itachi was already dead when his partner died. He couldn't have helped even if he wanted to.]

I'm certain he did. [Probably eaten by his own sharks.]

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[boundbyheart]

[Changing the subject:]

Where are you going?

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[jikogisei]

A town called Mahogany.

[He has business there.]

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[boundbyheart]

I suppose I'll lodge there for the night, then. I assume you plan to go through the town.

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[jikogisei]

After I finish my business there, yes. It may take a couple of days.

[Then he'll be moving on.]

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[boundbyheart]

I suppose we could travel together, then. At least, until I decide otherwise.

[Not even asking if he wants to.]

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[jikogisei]

If that is what you wish.

[Not even complaining because he suspects she'll be gone soon.]

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[boundbyheart]

It is. You don't care one way or the other?

[She hates it when someone is on the fence. It annoys her greatly.]