Chapter 21 - ANBU Squirrel Part 2
Itachi and I as ANBU Weasel and Squirrel get labeled the rat squad as pick up all the dangerous jobs no one wants to do, clean up Assault, which is back up to Main Assault when things get out of Hand. It becomes very clear that Itachi is already Elite Jounin level but as I'm on his heels but not on his level, we switch places, and Mikoto is the one who's sitting awkwardly though she manages to adjust smoothly with Grace otherwise Unknown.
Miho: M, Mikoto: Mi
M: Mom, I'm scared
Mi: *silence
M: Mom, am I being weak? The political potential fallout scares me. What if Itachi surpassing me is just the beginning
Mi: *silence
M: Mom, I want to be there for other people, and to be honest being a part time author is really just a way to escape from Reality. To Run from the Devil that is my Life. Because it's hard to face.
Mi: *silence
M: Mom, I'm doing my best can you please respond!
Mi: *silence
M: *cries quietly, but feels beloved at once in the silence that ensues. It's just Tough LOVE, and the tragedy that ensues. Tough Love.
After given 2 hours to cry, and a break from trying to get "better" all the time, I ironically felt a lot better.
Mi: I can't always hold your hand.
M: Yeah, I understand, I apologize.
Mi: There's no need for apologies my child, for you are only you, brokenly wild, I'm here to heal you as you are my child, but make sure you're prepared and Ready for the Wild. It's coming tonight, Winds and Rains in the storm, so rest before it's the norm.
And with that, I walked away for the hour.