Day 5 - Unexpected Guests
It had snowed heavily that night. So, in the morning, neither of them expected anyone in their right mind to brave the elements and visit. When there was a knock at the door, Iruka answered it and he did not like what he saw when he looked through the peep-hole. He waved to get Kakashi's attention and used Konoha field signaling to say, Gai-sensei with a fruitcake. There was no signal for fruitcake so he spelled it. The sign for Gai-sensei was two hands stacked on top of one another, thumbs waving like a turtle on it's back, awkwardly trying to right itself.
Kakashi appeared puzzled. He pulled up his mask and spelled f-r-u-i-t-c-a-k-e to himself three times before he understood. Then he answered with the universal sign for Oh, God no which was a dawning look of horror and denial. He beckoned Iruka closer.
Iruka padded silently across the room.
Kakashi whispered in his ear, "Don't panic. Gai-sensei can smell fear."
Iruka leaned back and mouthed. "What?"
"I'm kidding." He spoke softly and unlatched the window. "Climb out."
They did, without even taking their coats. Iruka thought this was a little bit silly. They couldn't just leave Gai there, no matter how annoying he was. But, they could have a little fun with him.
Half way across the roof Iruka tapped Kakashi and signaled I've got an idea. I'm going back.
No! He responded frantically. I'm the CO 'round here. We're retreating immediately.
Iruka scoffed as he walked away. Bitch, please.
Kakashi followed one beat behind. Iruka estimated the point of the roof above their door and indicated that Kakashi sit down next to him. Kakashi got the idea without having to be told. Iruka signaled 1, 2, 3. They pushed the snow.
Gai only looked upset for a moment, until they explained:
"Training!"