[If anyone was going to know just how to use his insecurities against him it would be her. It isn't her most glorious moment hitting him where she knows he's already hurting, she needs his focus to shift from her. She understands that he's trying to help, but she's still feeling raw. And she knows exactly how it sounds to have her point it all out; to spell out just how shaky his footing is right now. He's never worn his future as Kazekage comfortably, and that had always been what made her sure he was the right choice.

She had too much experience with their allies and trade partners for her to ever be a good fit. And her brother was going to need her exactly where she was to keep things smooth at first.]

I'd rather take on a swarm of giant scorpians than fake being somber and convince Gaara to do the same.

[The mention of her boyfriend makes her snort and turns a dark look on her brother] If it was something with Neji I would be much louder in my displeasure.