thinking of a game.

[dattebasa]

So you've done some really uncool things before, but even thinking of plopping me down in some weird, gross alternate universe where no one can appreciate how great I am because they don't even remember me is pretty high up there.

I mean it's boring just sitting around up here, but can't you at least find some of my friends? You owe me for all this as it is!

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/gently touches

[gentlestep]

I can't promise you'll find your friends, but maybe it will still be okay?

[At least, she wants to think it will. He seems like the resourceful type and much more outgoing than she is - or was at that age. Though, truth be told, that wasn't too long ago for her. She's only sixteen and he looks about 12 or 13. How bizarre. He could be like one of Naruto's Shadow Clones.]

/quietly curls into

[dattebasa]

[ There's a look of excitement at first because MOM. He even looks like he's gonna say something, but he falters, and that look of joy fades just slightly because she looks so... young? Not even Konohamaru-sensei's age. It's weird and it makes him go from happy to grumpy pretty fast. ]

It'll be lame is what it is. No two ways about it.

[gentlestep]

[He sounds so upset!! Or at least mildly irritated with her. Oh, dear. She thought he'd looked happy for a moment, but it has to be because his friends aren't here that he's upset.]

Sure but- but that's what being a shinobi is about, right? We endure.

[He's even from her own village! So, of course, he should know all about the Will of Fire, right?]

If you're worried about it.... we're both from Konoha, right? We should stick together.

[Because their village is all about that. It's their job as they grow to help nurture the younger generation that comes after them. He wasn't the same happy-go-lucky type that Naruto was, but he was so similar with those whiskers and his hair and eyes that it put her at ease. She wanted to reach out and take his hand, but she was worried he wouldn't like that. She's left with it pressed to her chest instead, the other hand holding her wrist.]

[dattebasa]

[ Why does she make it SO HARD to just stay an angsty teen? He feels a tug in his gut because he knows if he doesn't accept that kind of offer, he could make her sad. And the last thing he wants to do is make her sad :( :( :(

BE TOUGH. DO IT FOR MOM, BORUTO. SHE ALMOST DIED. ]

Yeah. I mean, I guess. You don't have to stick with some - { THIS HURTS ] some kid you don't know, though. I bet that'd be a real downer.

[findpeace]

[Who is this mini-version of him? It's not a clone not even at time-traveling one at that so hopefully Boruto doesn't mind some staring from his not-yet!dad.

Still, he can't just ignore this kid no matter how freaky it is how similar they look.]

If they don't remember you, then you just gotta make sure they won't forget you again! You do something big so that you'll always be unforgettable, dattebayo. Your friends might come along too if it's big enough.

that was... the totally wrong icon for this moment.

[dattebasa]

[ Y U SO SMOL DAD???? This whole tiny parents thing is throwing him off. Not that he could act excited to see Naruto anyway. That would be weird.

Which is likewise why he's turning his nose up to something that sounds SO APPEALING. Stubborn as ever. ]

Tch, they're all about blocking you at every move, aren't they? How can you do anything big enough in a stupid place like this? Sounds like a lot of work. [ and he is not all about work. ]

just accept your dad, Boruto.

[findpeace]

[HE AIN'T SMALL, YOU BRAT. This is a great way to discover more about Naruto, tho. Find out his weaknesses and what he was like as a teenager.

Naruto always has the best laid plans. Okay, that's not true but in this case he knows what he's talking about.]

It doesn't matter what's standing in your way if you want it enough. Then they'll see that there's nothing that's gonna stop you. [A slight frown at those last words.] Of course it's a lot of work! That's how you make a name for yourself. Nothing's gonna change if you just sit back and wait for something to fall into your lap. If there's something you want, you should do everything you can to make it happen.

NO FIGHT ME

[dattebasa]

[ If there was any disbelief that this was the same lame ass Seventh Hokage, that just got erased with that speech. He gives a long, possibly over dramatic sigh. ]

Well what exactly did you have in mind, Old Man? If you're so full of bright ideas.

[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee squints uncertainly at the faintly familiar-looking young boy.]

Ah... Naruto-kun? Is that you? [Has he become a child?] Please do not fear!! I will always remember your name, even beyond my dying day!

[dattebasa]

[ excuse you. In case he didn't look enough like him, the shouting is gonna be practically identical. ]

DON'T CONFUSE ME WITH THAT LOSER, DATTEBASA! I'M WAY COOLER THAN HE'LL EVER BE!

[niceguypose]

[He blinks in confusion and takes a step back.]

Ah! Are you telling me that... you are not Naruto-kun? [He's still not sure.]

[dattebasa]

It's Uzumaki Boruto, and don't you forget it! I'm going to be ten times the shinobi that old man is!

[uchihaprincess]

Think of it as a mission. A chance to test out your skills.

[dattebasa]

As great as I'd be on a solo-mission, it doesn't feel the same without you two around.

[uchihaprincess]

You really think that I would let you go and get all the glory all on your own! If I'm going to be Hokage someday, I have to be able to handle any situation. If you go, I'll follow you.

[vindicavi]

[ Huh. It looks like Naruto. It kind of sounds like Naruto. It's even kind of annoying like Naruto. So clearly... ]

Owe you?

[ ...it's an idiot. ]

For what?

[dattebasa]

[ Ow, Uncle Sasuke. That cuts deep. ]

Being a pain in my ass and dragging me into this in the first place, that's what!

[vindicavi]

[ Sadly, friendship has not become magic for him yet. Unless it's the kind that makes you want to kill that friendship and become the Hokage from hell. ]

Oh? Perhaps you're just as much a pain to them as they are to you.

o-oh my goodness ...

[seebirdsfly]

[There's a long hard stare because he is really trying to figure out who you are, Boruto. You look like Naruto, but your chakra is different ... as is the hair.]

Hm ... My mun tells me we should know each other.

*internal screaming intensifies*

[dattebasa]

[ Even though he's never met the man, he's certainly seen enough pictures, and he's narrowing his eyes skeptically as he tries to figure out if he's maybe just mistaking him for someone. But nope. Nope that face is one his mom has pointed out a lot and he's never gonna forget someone who makes her even just occasionally cry over. ]

Uncle Neji...? For real?

;lfdsjl;fdsl; *squees*

[seebirdsfly]

[His eyes barely widen at that; had he heard the little blond boy correctly? 'Uncle'? There's a raised eyebrow, but it's the only bit of emotion that he decides to show. No, it definitely wasn't Naruto, but it was someone close to him. If only he could figure it out ...]

Uncle. [He repeats the word, letting it sink in for a moment.] I do believe I am real, yes.

[harunosakura]

Ha... You still have a lot in common with your father.

[dattebasa]

[ While his initial reaction would normally be to state that NO WAY, he's too surprised that she knows who his dad is without telling because it's the first time so far. ]

You remember who I am, Aunt Sakura?

Incoming Stranger Danger

[bakegitsune]

(He'd know an Uzumaki anywhere.

And that hair? Definitely comes from Minato.

And yet, that certainly isn't Naruto.

Interesting...)

Appreciation should be earned.

(The voice is... there's something wrong, something off about it. It's familiar, but that only makes the feeling that something isn't right stronger, more pronounced.)

It sounds to me like if you need people to know who you are to appreciate how great you are, the only thing great about you is your name.

('Washi'. The voice refers to itself by saying 'washi', but it - he - should be using 'ore'.)

screams

[dattebasa]

[ It's... Dad?? But not him at the same time. There's something strange and a little bit eerie, even.

But if he's scared of it, he does his best not to show it, huffing at his words because FUCK YOU BUDDY. ]

They'll appreciate it after they get to know me again! It's just stupid to have to prove it all over again when they should know already!