（ it has been so long since he's felt fond of anyone that it takes him a moment to identify the little spark of sentiment that smolders amidst the ash of every relationship he's ever had. he isn't quite certain how finn keeps managing to say just the right thing — he skirts the line of feeling like a civilian to itachi, all the while reminding him of the best shinobi he ever knew with his humility and kindness.
he looks at him a moment later, and then his gaze cuts away. ）
We should return to the battle. The others will need us.
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he looks at him a moment later, and then his gaze cuts away. ）
We should return to the battle. The others will need us.