Quietly, if not with some amusement, Tenten traded out her packages of food and treats for the decorative box Gai had brought for each one of his students. And with the new bundle in hand, the kunoichi gave the most carefree and nonchalant shrug she could muster in that moment. "I had to get your attention, somehow, Hyuuga."

And it worked, didn't it?

It was a game of sorts, figuring out whether or not her threats were real or simply insults thrown out to intimidate people into bending to her will. But for those who knew her well enough, there were no assumptions ore second-guessings. Her team, at the very least, were more than well-aware how real Tenten's intentions were.

Half a year. That was how long it had been since she had seen hide or hair of the young Byakuugan user. And another half-year before that since their team had the means or time to gather together like this. Sake of the village or not, Tenten was determined to share at least one meal with her comrades before the full year was out.

Although, admittedly, Neji did have a point about their choice of venue...