[open] April Catch All

[gentledheart]

Who: Hinata and Iruka, Neji, and Obito and anyone else.
When: April catch-all.
Where: Konohagakure.

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[gentledheart]

The way she nearly lights up should probably be all the answer he needs on that subject, but she nods quickly. "He's been great. I've learned so much that another sensei probably wouldn't think to teach me." And he's kind of sort of her other best friend but that wasn't something she needed to voice publicly, even in Konoha now was it?

[senseiofthesea]

He blinked at the reaction, then his smile turned fond. "I'm happy it worked out well for you then."

[gentledheart]

"It did." she grins. It had worked out really well for her.

[senseiofthesea]

"That's good. Really good actually. It's always good when worries of that nature are disproven."

[gentledheart]

"I've learned so much from him, and I think it helped me greatly."

[senseiofthesea]

"You look happier. You were always a very quiet child and I'm glad he's helped you be more comfortable."

[gentledheart]

"I am, more comfortable that is." No matter how on the mark Iruka-sensei was about her general mood, it wasn't exactly something she could admit to. And covered her blatantly ignoring the comment by taking another sip of tea.

[senseiofthesea]

He gave her a sideways look at the pointed comment, then laughed softly. "Ah, that's very good then Hinata-san."

[gentledheart]

It was and she nods in agreement, her tea cup returning lightly to the table. She was glad that things had worked out as they did as much as anyone else.

[senseiofthesea]

He was quiet, just enjoying his tea for a time. "Are there any new developments in your life?"

[gentledheart]

"Not really, no. Just the usual responsibilities as the heir to a prominent clan." It wasn't like she'd been nominated for a promotion to jounin or a new engagement to contend with. Right now everything was fairly content and she was okay with that.

[senseiofthesea]

He laughed softly and inclined his head. "Then I suppose we have two pots of tea to drink."

[gentledheart]

"Yes we do. But maybe we should focus on finishing one? I don't think either of us would like to feel like we're swimming as we're leaving."

[senseiofthesea]

He peered at the pot for a moment, then grinned. "True. Maybe we should get some pastries, that should help."

[gentledheart]

Tilting her head Hinata thinks that over a moment. "What would you like to get Iruka-sensei?" Because she'd order something fairly sweet if the choice were left up to her and she wasn't sure Iruka would be alright with that.

[senseiofthesea]

He flashed her a bright smile. "I'm good with whatever you decide Hinata-san."

[gentledheart]

She smiles and flags a passing waiter to order a plate of their sweet pastries to share. "I hope you like sweet things." She murmurs as the waiter begins to move away, smiling slightly and waiting to see if her choice is acceptable.

[senseiofthesea]

"I do, not as much as other things but I can admit to a bit of a sweet tooth." He smiled at her and shook her head. "Don't worry, there's nothing here I dislike."

[gentledheart]

"Oh good." She relaxes and smiles widely. They were all set then when the pastries arrived moments later with little desert plates and she helped herself to a gooey pastry with white icing and fruit filling.

[senseiofthesea]

He looked distinctly interested, then picked on up himself to nibble on as he sipped. "Good choice, they go together."

[gentledheart]

She smiles widely. "I'm glad you like them. They're my favorite pastry offering here."

[senseiofthesea]

"I should try exploring the tea houses more often. It never even occurred to me to try these before." He shook his head and sighed. "I'll just have to make time."

[gentledheart]

"I don't get them all the time, but I'd be happy to give you suggestions on other items to try if you'd like."

[senseiofthesea]

"I would like that very much. I wouldn't mind seeing you sometime either. I really am behind on keeping up with my old students."

[gentledheart]

"We can have tea any time Iruka-sensei. Just send me a missive. And maybe we could set up a reunion of sorts for my class?"