I don’t either. [It’s hard for Sasuke to say... or rather it has taken a while for him to accept it enough. Now he’s just tired. Now he has talked to someone who spoke a little truth into his soul.] But you’re right. You can’t.
They’ll get hurt the more you try to keep them away.
I know you aren't stupid enough to know he wouldn't change his mind. I also know you aren't stupid enough to realize he's just going to get hurt in the end.
I'm going back to Konoha. After this. There's some things I have to finish.
Fine. [This doesn't seem to sit very well with Sasuke. Leading people on--in this manner. But, he sighs under his breath and relents.] I'll keep my eye on him.
[ listen taka doesn't actually think it'll work because he knows senri is fiercely stubborn but he figures this may be a conversation for later when sasuke didn't just lose an eye less than 24 hours ago ]
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It doesn’t matter how far into the darkness you try to go, your friends will always follow you.
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but takaomi scratches the back of his head. ]
... I don't like getting close to people. It's just-- it'll screw you over in the end, if you do.
[ taka has never really been secretive about his need to not deal with others, but he still seems to be struggling with saying this. ]
But you can't always hide from them, I guess.
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They’ll get hurt the more you try to keep them away.
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... people are kind of funny like that, aren't they?
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Pretty much. The worst.
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He’s scared. About being alone. [He’s sure Takaomi knows this already, of course.] Don’t let his lies fool you. He’s a good actor.
I want you two to go home. Even if you don’t get your wish.
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but it somehow makes him feel better that other people do too. ]
We will. We'll just have to make sure he gets his wish another way, if he doesn't win.
[ ... ]
... he cares about you a lot, too.
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[His gaze drops low, almost regretfully.]
It’s better if he accepts going home with you. There’s nothing he can do about me.
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He'll try anyway.
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That’s why he has you.
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I know. I'm pretty good at handling him.
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Fine. [A pause.] I don't trust he won't do something stupid. I want you... to help him forget about me.
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Shouldn't he decide that?
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I'm going back to Konoha. After this. There's some things I have to finish.
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... it's probably fine to let him be happy for now though. [ ... ] I'll take care of him. So don't screw up while he's still here.
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Fine. [This doesn't seem to sit very well with Sasuke. Leading people on--in this manner. But, he sighs under his breath and relents.] I'll keep my eye on him.
Are you staying with Ruin?
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... mm.
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...Be careful.
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I'll do my best.
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Sasuke searches Takaomi's face briefly, but doesn't say anything. He moves to leave, bypassing Takaomi as he goes. But
he lifts his hand as he passes and knocks two fingers against Takaomi's forehead without lingering or stopping]
Another time then.