[open] What can I say little one, it was fun just to know you

[ghostpepper]

Who: Kushina and YOU (yeah that's right)
When: 01/24 afternoon on, 01/26 to 01/29 morning, 01/31 early evening on
Where: Konoha
Notes: It's been almost six long years, but the day is finally here. Kushina's coming home with the last two ANBU who had been stationed in Uzushio. For good. Most of the time between her travels will find her trying to adjust to knowing she won't be called back over any emergencies a whole country away, that she doesn't have to leave after a few days to a week to go back to work, and that she can actually find a routine to stick to again.

((Okay, here's how the time breakdown is going. Her first stop at midday 01/24 is the Hokage's office, the 25th is Minato's birthday (skipped entirely for family time) and the 29th to most of the 31st is cheering on Karin in the exam finals, but the rest of the time she's free for ambushing around the village.))

Comments

First off of course.

[thebestuchiha]

When Kushina walked through the door, she got a proper greeting. In other words, he was up and around the desk to hug the woman before she managed to get the door all the way closed so they could talk. "Welcome home!"

January 27th? Midday?

[morningpeacock]

The shockingly red hair was hard to miss, and when Gai spotted her in the market, his first instinct was to escape before she noticed him. Not that he was anywhere on her radar, in fact, she probably wouldn't even notice him if he just...walked away. However, after the whole thing with Yamato--not just the argument, but feeling that there were parts of their lives Gai was not (and might never be) privy to--he felt a little more compelled to explore those parts of Obito and Kakashi's lives that he could involve himself in. And not just his brand of stalking. But really...get to know these things. It would not be too intrusive...!

Kushina was not Minato-sensei, but she was still an important and vital part of their childhood, their development, and at the very least, he could at least bond with her! Yes. Exactly! He could befriend her! Even if just to carry her groceries home for her! How long was she staying in Konoha anyway, he wondered.

"Hello, Kushina-sama!" Gai felt a little like a child again, sliding into place next to her at the fruit stand. She had always been so bold and fiery and scary. Was this really a good idea? "It is good to see you back in the village again! Do you need any assistance with your shopping? I would be more than happy to carry something for you if you need an extra pair of hands!" He struck a pose, thumbs-up and all.