[Open] Finally an afternoon to himself!

[senseiofthesea]

Where: Konoha's Ichiraku
When: From about noon to a leisurely 3pm before he wandered off to read a book on a bench nearby.
Notes: For the first time in what felt like forever, he was free. Freeeeee.

He had started to think he'd never escape the vortex of paperwork that had become his life in the last few months. If it wasn't his class, it was the mission desk, if it wasn't the mission desk, it was running files from intel to the Hokage tower. If it wasn't that then by all that was sane, he was asleep and may mercy be on the soul of anyone who thought it a good idea to wake him for anything less than an emergency.

But now, now, he had a day free and clear of all paperwork. Not a bit of grading was to be had, he was on an official weekend for anything to do with the tower in any capacity, and that left him able to fully, truly, relish the sensation of eating well made noodles as he savored them.

It was a perfect, brilliantly sunny afternoon, and the only thing that could improve it was some good company stopping by to say hello.

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[uchihasavior]

He could do that. He picks them up both and settles them in the sink, drawing his sleeves back as he turns on the tap and grabs himself a sponge to thoroughly clean them through, glancing around for a spot to hang them.

[senseiofthesea]

He listened to him move around, thoughtful as he kept any of the food from burning. When the water was shut off, he spoke. "You've been visiting less this year. Now that you're in the village more maybe drop by?" He glanced over. "It's a bit disappointing when I have to kidnap you to see you, you know."

[uchihasavior]

"I should, and apologies." He'd been rotating places that he slept, but really, Iruka's was his best option.

[senseiofthesea]

He looked over, a soft smile on his lips as he turned off the burner and gave the food a last stir. "No need to apologize for it Itachi, you've had other things on your mind, I can tell." He shook his head on a soft laugh.

"It doesn't help that you're so polite. You probably noticed how busy I was recently and let it get the better of you."

[uchihasavior]

That gets him looking away, though it's true, he won't bother Iruka if it looks like he's too busy, he'd rather let him finish his work.

"In that case, I'm glad you managed to get some time off."

[senseiofthesea]

He noticed the glance, then huffed a breath, slightly exasperated, and moved over, tilting his head to glance into Itachi's face. "I'll always make time for you Itachi."

Satisfied he'd been heard, he continued to get down dishes.