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Chapter Twenty-Four: Rebirth
She didn't speak to him for awhile. Didn't show up at their meeting place, though he continued to go. He didn't track her down this time, not wanting to push her, not wanting to intrude.
He wished he could offer her comfort, like he had when she was crying by the memorial stone. But this pain was different, and he wasn't sure she wouldn't think it was partly his fault.
When she finally showed up, she acted like nothing had changed. But it had. She held herself differently, and she'd cut her hair. Something Sasuke decided not to remark on.