He hadn't expected to be met in kind, weakness for weakness, but he accepted it with the seriousness it deserved.
"..Thank you, Neji." It was unclear if he meant it for the information or the easy acceptance of his own vulnerability, but the sincerity in his gaze and tone were evident for both. He sank to sit in the tall grass tension easing away a little for the sharing and for the knowledge that their conversation would remain private.
"The same for you, of course. I'll take this knowledge to my grave, but while I have it.. You won't have a blind spot." There was a determination behind his words, shakier than usual but still hanging in there.
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"..Thank you, Neji." It was unclear if he meant it for the information or the easy acceptance of his own vulnerability, but the sincerity in his gaze and tone were evident for both.
He sank to sit in the tall grass tension easing away a little for the sharing and for the knowledge that their conversation would remain private.
"The same for you, of course. I'll take this knowledge to my grave, but while I have it.. You won't have a blind spot."
There was a determination behind his words, shakier than usual but still hanging in there.