Still in skeleton format because frankly I was too lazy to write it out properly. I'll replace it if I'm assed to do it properly. Shi belongs to and was written by KatSin.

Nothing like a good conversation over drinks. Because if she's old enough to die for her country at 12, she's old enough to drink at 16.


Kashii: What do you want from me?

Shi: *blink* Want?

Kashii: Want.

Shi: *considers*

Kashii: *Sips drink and sets down* I doubt you're doing this to toy with me. So tell me what you want and we can work things out from there.

Shi: *driiiink* You are an... Attractive male. I am a female. As the cats ~love~ pointing out, even humans have... needs. to be met. Yours are not, nor are mine.

Kashii: *hums* You find me attractive, do you?

Shi: *glare* Your ego could use some deflating.

Kashii: *Smirk* It was just a question.

Shi: Physically, you would be an appropriate match to suit my interests.

Kashii: *Taps his fingers together* And you're okay with that reasoning?

Shi: It is the most convenient solution. I am not, however, interested in producing more brats. One is quite enough for this house. If it serves it's purpose, wonderful, if not, it need have no effect on anything.

Kashii: It hurts that you find me a "convenient solution."

Shi: I don't know why. I'd be surprised if you referred to your old conquests in a manner even half that respectful.

Kashii: *long pause* You are not a conquest, Shi. You are someone I care about.

Shi: Were it not for you having the misfortune of being my sensei, I would mean no more or less to you than any average person on the street.

Kashii: That may have been true at first, I admit. But it's not that way now, and it will never go back to being that way.

Shi: Why not?

Kashii: *hums* Because I've grown fond of you.

Shi: *drink* You are fond of me.

Kashii: Yes. *swirls the contents of his glass before taking another drink* You do not like that I am?

Shi: Why should it matter to me? It has no effect on me.

Kashii: Is that so? *Frowns a little, staring at his cup* You don't like it that I'm kind to you?

Shi: Kindness and Fondness are not mutually exclusive. I can be kind to a stray dog and have no emotional attachment. Besides, kindness is relative. Killing an enemy quickly is a kindness. Does giving that kindness mean I am more fond of them than any other cockroach? No.

Kashii: *sets glass back down and smiles warmly at her* I see. I thought you may feel that way. But I don't want to be merely a "convenience" to you.

Shi: You wish for me to have an emotional attachment to you.

Kashii: I didn't say that. I merely said I don't want to be used by you at your convenience. There are better ways to spend our time together.

Shi: *smirk* I thought you wanted me to have "fun." Or is this not classified as fun as I was led to believe? *okay maybe toying with him just a little is kinda fun*

Kashii: ... *sip* There are lots of different kinds of fun. That's not the kind of "fun" you should seek from me. Especially when... *falls silent* ...nevermind.

Shi: *brow arch* You should not suggest a conversation if you are unwilling to speak, or make a point if you will not elaborate. *sip* Besides. *quiet* There is no one else to seek such things from.

Kashii: Why pick me? If it's the physical need you want, you could have chosen anyone. I'm your teacher, Shi. Getting involved with me would get you in trouble.

Shi: With whom? *glances around* I have no family or friends to make judgements on my life. You are the only superior I have regular contact with. My Bakuton sensei doesn't care what I'm doing so long as it doesn't affect my work, and the Kage has no reason caring about the personal life of a chuunin so long as I complete my missions and earn a profit. The only person who would approach me about it would be the cat, and he would be thrilled with the thought of me "mating." *grimaces and glances at glass* Besides that, there aren't others I could choose.

Kashii: You're a pretty and bright girl, Shi. It wouldn't be hard.

Shi: People find me offputting. I am not... Social. The only men brave enough to approach me consider me a conquest.

Kashii: *hums in thought* ... isn't that what you're asking of me, though?

Shi: I do not wish to be publicly humiliated for the amusement of those men. You have discretion. You would not parade around that you had slept with the orphan freak the way those men would.

Kashii: You're not a freak.

Shi: I am to them. *sips* I have ears, and I know how to use them. I know what people say about me behind my back, and when it is said out of my range, I have Jun to inform me.

Kashii: So. What they say has effect over you, but what I say doesn't? *tilts head*

Shi: I did not say it effects me. I said that I frighten people, I did not say that this bothers me. Being offputting spares me from the awkward and forced social interactions that people put themselves through. But it makes the rare times I require the cooperation of another person awkward.

Sexual intercourse requires a second person. As most people are frightened of me, they would not find the idea agreeable. I could pick up a drunken idiot in a bar, but I dislike the thought of being manhandled by a stranger. I don't know where they've been. You on the other hand I know. I know you're hygienic enough to be tolerable in close quarters, and I am accustomed to your touch already.

Kashii: Do you know where I've been?

Shi: I am aware you have a reputation. I am also aware you have not been living up to that reputation for some time now.

Kashii: *Blink* You've put thought into this, haven't you?

Shi: *sips drink* It's only a matter of time before I'm expected to perform a mission that requires letting a man into my bed. While I am told men get a perverse pleasure out of finding blood on their bedsheets, I do not wish to give that satisfaction to an enemy.

Kashii: *Smirks into his glass* I can't say that's a wrong way of looking at it.

Shi: I need to learn to *grimace* endure in the interest of my career. I cannot train something like that alone. *sips drink* Jun assures me that the process can be... Enjoyable. He believes I should give it a chance.

Kashii: You shouldn't have to force yourself. You're not forced to take those kinds of missions. They just provide better pay.

Shi: I am best suited to them. I have no family and no prospect of a relationship in the near or distant future. There would be no jealous lovers taking offense to my being assigned such a mission as is the case with many women If the need were desperate, I have no doubt I would be one of the ones pressed to volunteer.

Kashii: Being "best suited" is not the same as being okay with the job. There are many fine kunoichi in this village.

Shi: I will inevitably be expected to endure sexual relationships at some point, whether for the sake of the village or for the sake of personal interests. Women are supposed to consider the first time special.

Kashii: And you believe it will be special if you share that time with me?

Shi: You are someone I am familiar with. It will likely be the only way I will be able to do this without consuming so many mind-altering substances that I don't even remember it the next day. I am still uncertain which of the two is the preferable option.

Kashii: *sighs and advances on her* Shi... *strokes one hand down her side, the other down her jaw to her hand* You don't like being touched.

Shi: *tenses* I can learn to tolerate it. I don't mind when it's Saiko, or the cats. I tolerate you more than most. That must mean something.

Kashii: I don't think you'll be able to tolerate what you're asking me to do.

Shi: *frown* I didn't dislike kissing you. At least naked I will know you're not carrying any weapons.

Kashii: Like I'd hurt you.

Shi: *blink* ... *deadpan face*

Kashii: ... You think I would?

Shi: I have no way of knowing that.

Kashii: *lets her go* I can't make you trust me. I can only ask you to.

Shi: I trust that you will not do anything to me unless it becomes advantageous to you to do so.

Kashii: I wouldn't do anything to you that you yourself would not allow.

Shi: *blink* I allowed you to beat me within an inch of my life. And I am willing to allow you to... Mate with me.

Kashii: *rubs the back of his head* Yeah…

Shi: My permission is not what you are having difficulty with. You wish for me to trust you completely?

Kashii: I... yes, I do.

Shi: To open myself up, emotionally as well as physically, and allow myself to be completely vulnerable with you?

Kashii: Yes.

Shi: And you wish to have this without any effort of reciprocation on your part. To be privy to my thoughts and secrets without being expected to share your own.

Kashii: Ask of me what you want, and I'll give you my answers. It's only fair.

Shi: I told you what I wanted, you weren't satisfied.

Kashii: It's... I don't want you to get hurt.

Shi: You can only be hurt if you allow yourself to be hurt. That is a lesson I should think you are well acquainted with. You wish for me to set myself up to be hurt, and rely on your ability to keep from disappointing me

Kashii: People who get that close to me.. get hurt. I don't want to risk that again.

Shi: People who are close to me have a tendency of dying, usually in agony from what I've read. That does not appear to bother you.

Kashii: Takes more than a little bad luck to put a dog like me down.

Shi: I killed my own mother coming out of her, you did not. I think that is a sign of who is the greater risk of the two of us.

Kashii: *strokes her neck, and pulls her hair forward* Already, because of me, you've gotten hurt. That woman could have done so much worse to you than she had.

Shi: That woman would have hurt me regardless of your influence.

Kashii: She wasn't after you.

Shi: She doesn't need to be. *glances down* She's already had me.

Kashii: *raises brow* What do you mean?

Shi: *shakes head* I would not expect you to understand.

Kashii: Even if I don't understand, I can still listen and try to.

Shi: *frown* You will judge me. Negatively. And your fondness will evaporate.

Kashii: *half smile* Do you really think I'm in any position to judge anyone based on their past?

Shi: When she used her genjutsu on you. You saw things?

Kashii: I saw things.

Shi: From your past?

Kashii: *nod* Things I'd like to never remember.

Shi: The boy. You recall him?

Kashii: With white hair?

Shi: *nod*

Kashii: Yes.

Shi: I don't suppose you'd encountered him before?

Kashii: *shakes head* I haven't.

Shi: *lips purse* He was... Dead. Inside. *searches for words* He did not speak unless necessary nor did he react to baiting. He did not react to physical pain, perhaps does not even feel it. He performed the duties expected of him with all the efficiency and detachment of a machine.

Kashii: What about it?

Shi: Do those behaviors not strike you as familiar?

Kashii: *blink* Hold on…

Shi: He was not born with those traits. He was trained. Likely from a very young age, and with a great deal of brutality. It is how they operate. It is very efficient. That boy. Is not human. He may have been once, but he is not, not anymore. Not anymore than I am.

Kashii: *pats her head* It's okay, Shi.

Shi: I do not need you to placate me.

Kashii: I'm not placating you.

Shi: Then what are you doing?

Kashii: You are not the same as that boy.

Shi: *faint smile* I am, actually. The only difference is who I call my master. I do not kneel to that bitch. I hope I never will. But that does not change the fact that I am exactly like that boy. Sharpened and honed to be the perfect weapon.

Kashii: *Leans his back against the counter* Unlike that boy, you have at least one person who cares for you and wants the best for you. I can't.. say that my sentiments should mean anything to you. But I feel you to be just as human as I am.

Shi: *blink* You consider yourself to be a dog. Is that a roundabout way of calling me a bitch?

Kashii: *chuckle* You truly believe yourself to be a monster? As your superior, you are to obey orders should I issue them to you seriously. Can you do that, no matter what the orders are?

Shi: I am responsible for the deaths of every member of my immediate family, and for the deaths of many more. I could easily destroy everything within the borders of this property. Put me somewhere with a high number of targets-hospitals, academies, barracks, kage towers-and the losses would be catastrophic. As your inferior, it is my duty to follow your orders. It is not a question of whether I can, but whether I will that concerns you. I have killed those considered my superiors before.

Kashii: *Looks her in the eye, serious* Then kill me.

Shi: *blink* That would be pointless.

Kashii: *Grabs her hand, puts it around his throat* Pointless or not, it's a direct order. Why do you hesitate?

Shi: Being branded a murderer offers no strategic advantage to me. We are not in combat or a mission. You may be a higher rank than me, but as we are not currently on the clock, I am under no real obligation to do as you say.

Kashii: I am considered a valuable fighter to this village. Should you best me, would that not make you more valuable than I?

Shi: I do not need to kill you to be a better fighter than you. My value is in my bloodline, not my ability to choke you. So as I said, it would be pointless.

Kashii: *smirk* Some monster you are. *lets go of her hand*

Shi: I was trained to complete my objective. When my objective is to slaughter, I am free to do so with prejudice. Self-control is key to being a proper tool. A paper bomb with too short a fuse is useless. Your attempting to test my ruthlessness without any incentive is foolish.

Kashii: I'm more than capable of supplying you incentive, if you should so need it.

Shi: No need. I can illustrate my point well enough without your help. *goes to room to collect her evidence*

*returns with wooden chest* Aku Shinji was a Jounin of this village, a "valuable fighter" as you'd put it, yes?

Kashii: *Nods and tilts his head*

Shi: And he was my superior in rank, naturally.

Kashii: Yes.

Shi: *opens chest, and sets the jar preserving her trophy on the table* Not much to look at, mind you, but when your interest lies in raping your inferiors I suppose the equipment doesn't have to be large.

Kashii: *Staaare* ... lovely. *Covers his own junk automatically* I do hope you do not intend on making a collection of those.

Shi: My superior wished to take advantage of his power over me. He was very "serious" about it. Had he thought it would work I'm sure he'd have issued an order to behave. It was not advantageous to allow my so-called superior to touch me. He ceased to be useful toward my goal, and his death would weaken the village, however marginally. I was under no obligation to let him survive. *lifts jar* So I made sure he suffered.

Kashii: That's an analytical way to look at it. *taps jar* It would have been more useful as a coin purse, don't you think?

Shi: *grimace* I did not wish to touch it any longer than was necessary. I would certainly not choose to carry it around.

Kashii: Haha.

Shi: I am perfectly capable of committing murder when it is necessary, and of enjoying it. Just because I choose not to slaughter you for my entertainment does not mean I am human.

Kashii: *smirk* Such a negative little girl. We haven't even gotten to the part where my fondness of you will decrease.

Shi: Do not call me a little girl, it makes you sound like a paedophile.

Kashii: Doesn't what you want me to do already make me one?

Shi: I am not a child.

Kashii: But you are not an adult.

Shi: By which standards.

Kashii: *waves hand* The general public. The ones who will skin me alive depending on what choice I make.

Shi: I am asking you to sleep with me, not marry me.

Kashii: I'd have to ask your parents, first.

Shi: When you develop a jutsu that allows you to communicate with the dead, let me know.

Kashii: *grins* It's fine, you can just borrow mine. ... And technically, there is a jutsu that exists for that... buuuttt...

Shi: *glower*

Kashii: Give me time. Make absolute sure this is what you want. It's a simple answer to you, I'm sure, but there are a lot of people I'd need to answer to if it's found out. *pats her hair again* I want to be able to firmly stand by the decision I've made with you.

Shi: No one would find out. *eyeroll* I'm certainly not telling.

Kashii: *leans and nuzzles her ear* Until then... I'd rather hear "I enjoy it" rather than "I don't dislike it."

Shi: *frown* You talk of trusting you and then turn everything into a joke.

Kashii: Who's joking?

Shi: You would reject me regardless of what I said, so why should I use pretty words?

Kashii: *purrs* You said yourself you'd make me break my own rules.

Shi: You broke them on your own with very little encouragement from me before. And they're pointless rules.

Kashii: *taps fingers on countertop, looks down, thinking* Well.. I can't say I dislike kissing you, either.

Shi: *glances away* I enjoyed it. I think. That was the entire point of attempting more.

Kashii: Then you can kiss me whenever you like.

Shi: That is not the more I meant *frown*

Kashii: I know.

Shi: *shakes head and locks up box* As I said, you would never understand.

Kashii: ... When.

Shi: You cannot understand anything about me. Not about me then, and not about me now. I try to simplify it, and you still don't grasp it. It does not satisfy you.

Kashii: *Shakes his head* You want to have sex with me? When.

Shi: At the moment, never. You're an ass.

Kashii: *smirk* I never assumed I was anything otherwise. But you're right. I'm not being fair to you. Just selfish.

Shi: It was stupid to think I could attempt something like that, least of all with you. Something always spoils it when I'm in a good mood, usually you yourself are the one to do it. *prickly armor power to full*

Kashii: Aye, I'm good at that. *obviously feels bad*

Shi: *can't tell if that's sarcasm*

*doesnt know how much she's had to drink but would love to pretend it's a lot by now*

Kashii: *tucks his hair behind his ear* I'm sorry... I just don't want to repeat past mistakes. *Glances up at her* I want you to trust me. So I'll do what you ask of me. *Pretty good at holding his liqour*

Shi: *shakes head* I should never have bothered asking.

Kashii: It's not your fault. That answer will change. *strokes her face* Bear with me. I promise, I'll give you what you need. I'm just an idiot that needs hit upside the head now and then. *genuine smile*

Shi: Who's to say I will still want you when it does change?

Kashii: I can't say for certain, and that's your choice to make.

Shi: Perhaps someone else will become more convenient. Who knows. They certainly wouldn't have any ridiculous expectations of me. *mutter* Trust and vulnerability. What kind of male wants more than a roll in the sheets?

Kashii: I haven't been the greatest person to you, and when you approached me despite that, I pushed you away. *Runs his thumb across her lip* If I wanted just a "roll in the sheets" with you, it would have been done already.

Shi: *frown* You are the only person who has been even remotely kind to me.

Ever.

Kashii: And I will continue to be kind to you, even if you choose not to be kind to me.

Shi: *bites lip and ducks head* … *stupid shiny eyes*

*tiny voice* I just wanted to know if I was truly broken…

Kashii: *tilts her head up to look at him* Right now. What do you want me to do?

Shi: *will. not. cry. tears are weakness* I don't want you to do anything right now. I'm not... Aroused. *really needs better words*

Kashii: *rubs his thumb at the corner of her eye* Shi, it can be anything.

Shi: *frown* Go back in time and kill them. Or me. Either is acceptable.

Kashii: I can't do that. I can only do things for you from this moment on.

Shi: Then there's nothing you can do. You can't make it go away. Even the memory seal didn't make it go away, not completely. *looks away* I'll never be normal. I was lying to myself to think that I could have even that much normalcy.

Kashii: I can't make it go away, no. But I can give you better memories.

Shi: All intercourse will do is prove how broken I am, and make you pity me. I could tell the stupid cat he was wrong, and then he will pity me. *steps back* Pointless.

Kashii: You want sex because you want to feel good, that's why you approached me for it, isn't it?

Shi: *bites lip* I wish to know if there is any hope that I will ever be able to feel any manner of pleasure from intimate contact with another human being. So far since coming here, you have been the only person to touch me even remotely intimately, and it piqued my curiosity. Obviously I miscalculated. I am not capable and even when I fooled myself into thinking I am you do not find me desirable in that way. Not that I blame you.

Kashii: *Kisses her forehead* I can make you feel good, if that's what you want from me. I do find you to be an attractive girl, Shi. It was my own personal reasons that I rejected you. But your reasons for needing it are greater than mine for not allowing it.

Shi: You wish to sleep with me out of pity. Or some form of obligation.

Kashii: I pity myself, not you.

Shi: For what.

Kashii: Being an idiot and pushing you away. I'm not good at... dealing with things sometimes. I can't say I'm comparable to you, but you're not the only one who's broken. If you do not want me because of how I reacted to you, that is my own fault, and I will not push.

Shi: You're fixable. Someday you'll find a woman who will make a good wife and mother for Saiko and continue the Namame line and you will be content.

Kashii: *Shakes his head* No. I'm not fit to have a commitment like that.

Shi: You have a child. That is a greater commitment than any. Unless you wish to abandon her, but you'd have done so already

Kashii: I tried protecting you from myself. I know I can't be someone a woman would want. Not long-term. And Saiko... I couldn't abandon her. I am her world, and will never be anything less. But.. one day, I may end up hurting her too. I can be killed at any time I walk outside these village walls.

Shi: Or you could piss me off and be killed within them. *lip twitch* And you have desirable qualities. Many, many faults, but some would call it a fair trade.

Kashii: What desirable qualities would those be? *Scoff* Housework? Caring for freeloaders? *Second part not aimed at Shi so much*

Shi: *eyeroll* You are loyal. Determined. An excellent father. *measures up* Pleasant to look at. A strong protector and capable provider. You are aware of your own faults, despite your massive ego.

Kashii: *Crosses arms and leans back, hiding face behind hair* You think that much of me, huh?

Shi: You saved my life, at the risk of your own. A few times now.

Kashii: And I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Shi: You are the only human being on this planet who genuinely cares whether I live or die. *shifts weight* If you can care so much for a worthless creature like me, then you will make the woman you choose feel very treasured.

Kashii: Do you feel treasured?

Shi: *ducks head* I was not referring to myself.

Kashii: But I am.

Shi: I would not know what it is supposed to feel like.

Kashii: How do you feel, when you're with me?

Shi: *pinky cheeks* Annoyed, usually.

Kashii: When I take you out, train with you, get you things, of my own violation. *traces his finger across the silver chain around her neck* How does that make you feel?

Shi: *mumble* Uncomfortable.

Kashii: Do you not like it?

Shi: I'm not supposed to feel... Anything. Let alone nice things. It is uncomfortable, doing new things, feeling new things. *pout* But I want to feel more of it. Because it's nice.

Kashii: It's proof that you can feel. It's what makes you human. I'll continue to do those things with you, if you like it.

Shi: *mumble* They felt things and they were not human.

Kashii: *holds her face* You are not them.

Shi: I don't want to be a normal girl. Normal girls irritate me. *bites lip and reaches for him* But I don't want to be what they made me either.

Kashii: Normal is a relative term.

Shi: I will never like pink. Or frills. I won't bat my eyes, because that makes you look like an idiot. And giggling makes you sound like a twit. Or wear ridiculous clothing that doesn't cover anything and makes you look trashy.

Kashii: *smile* I know you like purple.

Shi: Purple is the color of royalty. It's perfectly acceptable for anyone to like it.

Kashii: Shall I call you a princess, then?

Shi: Only if you want me to inflict bodily harm.

Kashii: Maybe I like that kind of thing, hime-sama.

Shi: *fights a smile* Don't you dare call me that in front of the cats. or the brat. or anyone else.

Kashii: I wouldn't dream of it. God knows who those cats would tell.

Shi: I will never be nice, not the way you are. I am nicer to you than I am to anyone. *tugs at bottom of shirt* At best, I will treat you the way I do Jun, which you've seen. I don't dote. Or coddle.

Kashii: I'm pleased to know that I've achieved the same level as your cat.

Shi: I am very tolerant of my cat's affections and he has never complained about how I treat him, nor has he ever been abused. People would be considered lucky to be on par with my cat. *smirk*

Kashii: Very lucky. *Takes her hand from his shirt and holds* It's time for bed, don't you think?

Shi: *pinks* I still think you're an ass and I'm not sleeping with you.

Kashii: I didn't ask you to. Besides, I'm sure you wouldn't be happy sleeping in my arms all night. *sticks tongue out in a grin*

Shi: Oh. *blushes darker* Jerk.

Kashii: You make the cutest faces sometimes, Shizuka.

Shi: Shutup *frowns and ducks head*

Kashii: *ruffles her hair and drains the remainder of his glass* But you're welcome to, if you'd like.

Shi: *bites lip* I don't think you'd like that.

Kashii: I wouldn't have offered.

Shi: *frowns* I don't sleep peacefully.

Kashii: Neither do I. *Quietly sets glass in sink*

Shi: You'd probably get hit. A lot. Probably somewhere painful.

Kashii: I can handle getting hit. *Pokes her cheek* It'll be a death match throughout the night. Sounds fun.

Shi: *bats hand away* Don't laugh at me. *bites lip* I want to try something.

Kashii: Oh?

Shi: *nod* But no laughing.

Kashii: Go ahead. I won't laugh.

Shi: *edges closer, wary*

Kashii: *watches*

Shi: *touches chest* ... *always so cautious* *easily-spooked-bunny-shi*

Kashii: *continues to watch, does nothing*

Shi: *pushes self to close distance, hiding face in chest to avoid seeing rejection*

Kashii: *Strokes her hair and murmurs* It's okay.

Shi: *puts arms around slowly*

Kashii: *puts his arms around her waist and pulls her against him*

Shi: *relaxes bit by bit* this is... *breathes deeply* pleasant. *shoulders relax* when it's you, at least. *mumble* anyone else i would probably stab.

Kashii: *nuzzles by her ear* It makes me happy to hear you say that, you know.

Shi: *blushy* is it supposed to feel warm?

Kashii: *Squeeze* Yes, I believe it is.

Shi: *clings to shirt and squeezes* is it pleasant for you too?

Kashii: It is.

Shi: *small smile* Are all touches supposed to be this nice?

Kashii: Only if it's with someone you like.

Shi: *bites lip* I think... *blushy* I am ready for bed.

Kashii: Then let's go.

Shi: *doesnt want to break the spell of cuddle induced fuzzy warmth*

Kashii: *Holds her for a few more moments, then moves to flick off the light*

Shi: *hides blushy face* Kashii?

Kashii: ..Yes, Shi?

Shi: I would have died for you too. *must resist desire to flee* I will. If I have to. *is practically declaring love in shi speak*

Kashii: *Not used to hearing that, partly covers face with hand and looks away* That.. I... thank you.

Shi: *shrug* You would be worth it. *nods once, to self* You both are. *turns, unable to fight need to escape any longer*

*fluff allergy activated*

Kashii: I'm worth it, heh. It's nice hearing something like that once in a while, isn't it? *catches her wrist and tugs her with him* Come, it's getting late.

Shi: *smiles teeny tiny and follows*

Kashii: *living quarters on opposite side of bigass house, considers installing more hall lights*

Shi: *totally not afraid of the dark*

*may actually laugh if he trips on something though*

Kashii: *nothing to trip on, but there are support pillars to walk into*

Shi: *even better*

Kashii: *But what kind of ninja goes facefirst into a pillar in his own house*

Shi: *thus the laugh*

Kashii: *stops outside her room, soft kiss* Goodnight?

Shi: *smiles* Goodnight... *will hate self for mushiness in morning but daww*

Kashii: *will have no idea what to do with self in the morning*

*hums before she goes* You can always come to me if your dreams get bad. *disappears around corner*

Shi: *bites lip and slips into room, touching her lips faintly*