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Sakura Haruno ([personal profile] notveryspecial) wrote in [community profile] sunshineverse2015-02-15 06:43 am

Waterlogged

Where: Amegakure
When: January 20th - March 3rd
Notes: catch all post for Sakura's trip to Ame, so theoretically open to anyone in Ame during her time there.

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[personal profile] notbalanced 2015-02-25 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
The softer expression had Juugo relaxing, and he straightened a little. His expression was still somewhat unsure, but eventually he nodded at her question, and turned to where the nearest seat was. Some of it was wet from the rain, but the rest was enough under the overhang to be dry. Juugo chose the wet spot, and once he'd sat down, an osprey flew down and landed on his shoulder. Juugo gave the bird a big smile and smoothed down the feathers before turning his attention back to Sakura.

An explanation would help, he decided. She seemed curious, and he could tell her a little bit without making her upset. Probably.

"Nagato saved me and brought me here. I think that's why no one cares anymore if I forget."
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[personal profile] notbalanced 2015-03-01 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Juugo nodded at her question and smiled at the memories. He'd been so afraid then, but Nagato hadn't let him run away, and then showed him that he could be safe. Juugo was still learning, but he was getting better, day by day, and Ame was good, safe.

"I was alone, and I was very afraid. Nagato found me on the borders and brought me here. He taught me, and now I do missions to help Ame."

He was proud of that, and sat up straighter, pleased smile crinkling the corners of his eyes a little. The missions were good for Ame, and Juugo could do them, and doing them made the people of Ame happier. Nothing felt as wonderful as that.
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[personal profile] notbalanced 2015-03-02 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Nagato is very kind to everyone. He makes sure we all have what we need and don't have to be afraid."

Juugo smiled again, happy to tell her about Nagato's kindness. It was important that their guests knew that about Ame. Nagato took care of them all. But her next sentence made him go quiet and thoughtful. Was Nagato proud? Juugo thought so, but he had so much farther to go. He wanted to live up to the confidence Nagato had in him and he wasn't there yet.

"I am getting better. Someday, I will make him proud."

But now that he'd answered her question, he wasn't sure what to say next. Should he tell her about how he planned to do that? Conversations could be so complicated. His expression colored with confusion and uncertainty, and he looked to her for guidance.
notbalanced: (Well maybe I can be safe. Maybe.)

[personal profile] notbalanced 2015-03-15 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
Juugo was content to sit in silence, really, but he could tell she was a little awkward, not knowing what to do. It was actually relaxing, knowing that even people with more experience felt a little lost. So when she admitted to being not used to things he smiled at her.

"Neither am I. Before, I only had my friends, and now, the people of Ame all know me. But I don't mind."

Hopefully that would reassure her, and maybe they could... well, Juugo didn't know what, but maybe she'd like to see more of Ame. Juugo could show her around, if she wanted.
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[personal profile] notbalanced 2015-03-16 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
It was a testament of how unused to introducing himself he was that Juugo didn't even think of the fact that he hadn't told her his name, or that she hadn't told him hers. Her chakra signature was enough that from now on he'd know her just by feel, and names were less important.

"No, it's not, but sometimes, the negative... more people end up knowing that."

Juugo frowned at that. The memories of the people it had killed, and how he'd become known for that. How Orochimaru had found him and-- Well, Nagato had saved him, and now he was known for better things, at least in Ame. Did they still know him only for it and killing outside of it?

But that wasn't a good question to ask someone he'd only just met.
notbalanced: (Taught this face by my forest friends.)

[personal profile] notbalanced 2015-05-12 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
Juugo considered that for a while, and nodded sadly. “A lot of people found out the bad things, before. But it’s better now, and I’m much safer here.”

The way he said it might confuse the issue, but Juugo was definitely referring to himself being safe for others to be around, not personally being safe from outside threats. Juugo didn’t think to clarify, and had yet to be corrected on the nuance.

“Ame is the best place to be.” There’s no hint of boasting or exaggeration in his tone. To Juugo that’s a simple fact, as true as the rain that gentle comes down on them.
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[personal profile] notbalanced 2015-05-21 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
"It is. Are you happy in your home?"

Though the question could be considered prying, Juugo only asked with simple curiosity. Some people were happier in Ame than others, but they all had different reasons for the way they were. Where people in other villages the same way? He thought they might be, but he hadn't had a chance to talk to people from other places very much.