001 ( video )

[supportively]

— this can really record what I'm saying?

[It takes a bit of time before the journal gets into focus revealing a dark haired woman who is now in view, it was obvious she had never used anything like the journal from the momentary glimpse of curiosity with her expression and that she is extremely calm about her arrival for the most part]

Oh! There we go. This is working, isn't it? Now I think I've heard the basics about this place but that hardly makes this anymore reassuring if we're to stay here. It's a bit worrying actually since I have a family to get back to, after all.

If these are supposed to be used for communication, I'm guessing people can hear me through this? I'm not sure whether I know anyone here yet but this seems be the way to find out— I'm looking for two of my sons or anyone who would be from Konoha? I'd really grateful for any help at all.

Comments

[Video]

[niceguypose]

[And here's a bushy-browed teen speaking energetically into the video feed.]

A citizen of Konoha? This is Rock Lee! I will help you in any way which is needed!

[It's just a little unusual that the person kind of looks like a female Sasuke...]

[Video]

[supportively]

Yes, that's right. [she smiles, she may not be familiar with him but he is offering to help her at least]

I appreciate the help— like I said I'm looking for my family. Are the names Sasuke and Itachi familiar to you at all?

[Video]

[niceguypose]

S-Sasuke? [He asks with a mix of nervousness and dread, as the pieces click together.] And... Itachi?

Yes. Do you mean to say that you are of the Uchiha?

["two of my sons"...]

video;

[believeit]

[...He has to take a second look at that face because wow, it sure reminds him of a certain teammate. But that's a silly idea, right?]

You're from Konoha? I'm from Konoha too y'know! Who're you?

video;

[supportively]

You're from there too? [She doesn't know him but there is definitely something familiar about him too]

Well I'm sure the Uchiha name would be something familiar at least but anyway my name is Uchiha Mikoto.

voice only

[deathsdoctor]

[... oh...




... oh shit. He can't believe this. Goddamn you, Luceti.



It's too late for a filter, it's been up too long, conversations are already occuring (that he's eavesdropping on). What he needs to do is get home. Itachi will probably have seen this by now and... damn, damn, damn... he can only imagine how he's taking it.]

Of Konoha? Who may I ask is this?

["... family to get back to..."

Damn. Don't tell him...]

permavideo!

[supportively]

Yes— are you from there as well? Or know people I might be looking for?

My name is Uchiha Mikoto.

video

[fervidity]

[once Kushina sees this certain face, everything that's said sort of goes in one ear and right out the other

though it's not recorded, as soon as she recognizes the face she blurts out a loud, surprised 'Mikoto!!'

she fumbles with replying for a bit until there's a harried and second;]

Mikoto!

video

[supportively]

[oh hey someone she does actually know finally even though it was kind of unexpected for her. there's a momentary look of confusion in her face before she smiles at her friend]

Kushina? Oh! It's so good to see a familiar face.

[Video]

[deadlydango]

[Oh...wow. Uh. Just...wow. Okay, seeing this one is almost as weird as seeing Kushina. Given that the last time she'd seen your face was in an obituary... Don't mind her, Mikoto, Anko's just going to stare at the camera for a minute in silence. It's a rare moment, so enjoy it while you can...]

[Video]

[supportively]

Ah— hello? Are you okay over there?

[not here at first, open to action with Law]

[yourhatred]

[The journal lays open on the table. He should close it, but all he can do is stare, his one good eye lit up with the Sharingan, at the page with his mother's face. It is not recording on his end. His hands wouldn't move to start that up if he wanted them to.

Itachi sits slowly on the sofa. His face is nearly expressionless, years of hiding his emotions causing the mask to fall into place automatically even as his heart clenches up and he has to force himself to breathe in a steady rhythm.

He remains there, just sitting quietly and watching but not really seeing the journal, for some time. It's all he can get himself to do.]

[not here at first, open to action with Law]

[deathsdoctor]

[There's a creak at the door. Law's alone for the moment.]

Itachi.

[Your partner's worried - that's to be expected. But he's also resigned. These are going to difficult days.

For Itachi the most of all.]

1/?

[fantheflame]

[What.]

2/3

[fantheflame]

[No way no way no way no no no his mom can't be here not in this hideous place -]

3/3 [Video]

[fantheflame]

[-but she's here whether he likes it or not, just like he's here no matter how much he hates it, huh?]

[His hand is shaking a little as he reaches for the record button.]

...Mom?

[Video]

[medicalpunch]

[Oh gee she really does look like someone Sakura knows! Though that's not enough to make a firm guess, she can still have suspicions.]

Another Konoha-nin! Whatever's bringing us all here, they seem to like us in particular.

My name's Haruno Sakura, ma'am, and I'll be happy to help you with your questions. As for your sons, I couldn't say... what are their names?

[Video] 1/2

[supportively]

Really? Are there a lot of us?

[Video]

[supportively]

[There's something familiar about the name but she hasn't quite picked up the whole thing about different timelines just yet]

Thank you— I do appreciate the help, Sakura. Are the names Sasuke and Itachi familiar to you? My name is Uchiha Mikoto.

VIDEO

[bunsofsteel]

[Tenten's seen the public bits on the journal already by the time she answers -- and, well, if Naruto's mother could be here, it only stands to reason that Sasuke's could too, didn't it?

Awkward, but Konoha ninja -- all ninja, really, thanks to the shinobi alliance -- needed to stick together.]

I'm not your sons, but I am from Konoha. The name's Tenten.

...What's the last thing you remember about home? If you don't mind me asking.

VIDEO

[supportively]

[She smiles and just nods at the introduction while she pauses to consider what she does actually remember] The last thing? Well it was nothing out of the ordinary, I was at home waiting for my son to get back from school.

video

[derpivity]

[Well, that's certainly a familiar face. Probably the most familiar out of everyone here who are all from his and Kushina's future. Minato doesn't greet her right off the bat just because he quickly analyzes when she's from.

The mention of two sons quickly prompted Minato into thinking she's from the Uchiha massacre (which he learned from Kakashi). Immediately, this saddens Minato. Ignorance may be bliss but the truth and the pain of a future she had yet to live will find a way to surface, especially in this place. He won't tell her. It's not his place. There are limits to becoming a Hokage and while he had dealt with so many issues in the past about a future he didn't have the opportunity to live in, he won't do the same with this one.

The past ones were political. This one includes a family he knows well.

When he finally greets Mikoto, though, Minato has a genial smile on. It won't be nice to lie to a friend, but he considers this necessary.]

Ah, Mikoto.

It seems this place has taken a liking on bringing people from our world.

video

[supportively]

[At this point, she's heard from quite a few people including Kushina, so when she hears from Minato she isn't too surprised, instead she just smiles]

Yeah, it does seem like it.

It's good to see you, Minato.

[video]

[endgames]

[Word presumably gets around fast in this little dump. By the time Shikamaru gets around to this, most everyone else has beat him to the punch. He looks over the responses before replying himself.]

Sounds like you've had a lot to absorb for one day.

[video]

[supportively]

Yeah, it's definitely a lot and more than I expected too.