[Open] A dog day afternoon.

[scarecrowboy]

Who: Kakashi, and anyone who might wander by.
When: August 16.
Where: A training ground in Uzushio.
What: Kakashi spends his afternoon off getting reaquainted with a village he hasn't seen for a long time.

Crack-crack.

Kakashi stretched his neck to either side, lifting a hand to rub some warm pressure at the top of his spine. His back was aching like he'd spent a week sleeping in a tree; apparently he definitely wasn't made for a desk job. It had only been a few weeks, and despite enjoying his temporary position on the whole, sitting in a chair and pouring over a desk had done nothing for his already awful posture. He probably just needed a little work out. Exercise was incredibly hard to find behind stacks of paperwork.

The air was certainly cooler here. He'd found a nice, quiet training ground to spend his afternoon off; the grass somehow gentler on his creaking joints. From here the low sun shone pleasant and unhindered, shadows pale and far away in the open space.

A quiet yap sounded from somewhere in the vicinity of his lap, and he looked down to see a small dog looking indignantly back up at him.

"Sorry, Bisuke," he murmured, lowering his hand again to resume rubbing at the nin-hound's exposed tummy. It was much too quiet here, nothing to do but think.

Comments

You kidding you saved me with the naming website

[sensethis]

She props her chin in her hand, "In that case I'll name the girl Chikako and the boy Kazuki." She'd picked the names out for the next batch of hatchlings from the aviary along with many others. But they were just as good for the puppies. Maybe even better.

8D They are very good names <3

[scarecrowboy]

Kakashi gave a satisfied nod, straightening up and sticking one of his hands in his pockets as he regarded the two ninken and their new guardian.

"Sounds good to me," he said with that same bright smile tugging on the fabric of his mask. "I'm sure you three will get on great." The sun was starting to go cold as the afternoon tapered off into evening, and Kakashi wondered absently what he was going to have for dinner.

"These two weeks will be tough, like I said, and I shouldn't really help you along.. but if you really need it and I'm not at your aunts beck and call, then I'll do what I can. But really, the time will fly."

They are beautiful names I love them.

[sensethis]

She hadn't even noticed how the sun was starting to disappear. Her focus turned so completely on the pups in front of her. And she's only just realizing that despite all her cooing about how cute they are she hasn't actually tried to pet them. Scooping them up, she rubs her face against the soft backs of their heads. Her arms just under their shoulders as she holds them to her chest.

Their little faces turning to lick her cheeks as their tails go wagging. "I think they like the names." There's a laugh in her voice as she gives another nuzzle to the pups.

"But the challenge is going to be the best part, right?"

[scarecrowboy]

Kakashi couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. Yes, this had definitely been a good idea and he could tell right from the off that the ninken were in good hands and that Karin would blossom with the help of responsibility for them.

He nodded at her question, "It always is."

[sensethis]

She nods quickly and stands carefully, the pups still carefully held to her chest as she readjusts her center of balance. "Thank you for teaching me, Kakashi." Her thanks accompanied by small yips from Kazuki and Chikako as she takes a short step back toward the village proper. When did the sun start sliding down the skyline?

[scarecrowboy]

Kakashi shrugged a shoulder as he took a step back himself. He was actually starting to get pretty hungry, the more he thought about dinner.

"It's no problem, really. If you need anything while I'm here, you know where to find me.. but I really should be getting on my way.." he paused to raise his hands. "See you around, Karin~" and with that, he disappeared in a puff of smoke.