[ there is something he would like to discuss away from the crowd, but whether he can articulate it well is beyond even him. he isn't always the most verbally tactful guy, so taking the time to mull over it as they walk, he looks out at the snowy landscape where a few orbers are building snowmen at the edge of the frozen pond. ]

This isn't going to mean much, [ he finally starts once they're far enough away to ensure nobody will be able to hear their exchange. ] but I just want to say it out loud once. I'm choosing to believe you. [ he knows what he's referring to. ] I've never liked troublesome things, so it stands to reason that it won't benefit me if I treat you with unfounded hostility.

[ his ever persistent frown deepens slightly. ]

I am here for the sake of Konoha though. [ there is a sharpness to his gaze as he lifts it towards the luminescent moon. ] As long as your reason for being here doesn't endanger the village or interfere with my goals, I don't care what you do while we're here.

[ he reaches up to pinch the cigarette between his fingers, momentarily pulling it out. ]

What I mean to say is, [ he taps some ash off of the thinly rolled tube. ] let's try and get along.