004 :: Video :: Joint Post with Namine

[kuramaless]

[The video comes on, and there’s Naruto - right up in front of the screen. It’s been a while, Asgard - so it’s no wonder that he looks incredibly different from the last time he intentionally made a video to share with everyone.

Today, he has a very specific purpose.]

Hey! Er, I’m here-- and so’s Naminé.

[Just in case you don’t believe him, he turns his bracelet, which is pretty tricky considering the fact that his arm really shouldn’t bend that way.]

[Naminé is, in fact, there! She’s also looking quite amused in his general direction, but upon her introduction raises a hand to wave, focus shifting to the camera.]

Ain’t gonna say anythin'?

[She jumps slightly, shoulders rising - then,]

Hello, everyone…! There, I said something.

[Aren’t you proud?]

[Well. It’ll do.]

Anyway, we’re gonna tell you all about this awesome place we got food today, yeah? It’s called er-- Wait a second.

Where are we again?

[Blink. Naruto, really? But she smiles all the same.]

The Highwind. Remember?

[... Why are you telling him and not the audience, Naminé?]

Yeah yeah, that’s right, the Highwind. We ate a bunch of cupcakes, and we had some of this-- orangey tea stuff it was really good. I reckon-- it’s pretty close to being as good as ramen, right?

Well… I mean, it’s not as good as ramen but-- it’s good. Really good. So, everyone should come here.

[Only, now he’s staring at the video, and then quite obviously at Naminé.]

[This time, she’s much more prepared - she glances over at him to make sure, then turns her smile on the camera.]

Mmhm! It was very nice. So-- it’s worth a try, whether you like ramen or not.

[His hand drops to the table, and you might only know that because suddenly the video is focused on the ceiling.]

You think that was okay?

Of course. You were very complimentary-- oh. Naruto, I think it’s still on.

Huh? Oh crap-- I--

Comments

video.

[twobells]

[Have one sensei staring at you.]

Tell me you aren't substituting cupcakes for ramen, Naruto.

voice;

[sharingone]

Not just cupcakes. Any cake.

voice;

[kuramaless]

Oi.

They taste good, okay?

Just 'cause you allergic to sweet stuff.

voice;

[twobells]

[Siiiigh.]

So it's a diet of ramen and cake.

video.

[kuramaless]

[Senseiiiii. It's still so awesome to have you here you know!?

ALSO NO. Just because all the ramen stands are closed today. Shush.]

What? No.

Me an' Naminé just came here 'cause we know Jade.

video.

[twobells]

[Even when he's harping on food choices?]

[There's such a thing called vegetables.]

Yet you forgot the name of the establishment.

video. (threadjacking /o/)

[no_dreams_for_you]

[His eyes briefly widen in surprise, before his expression shifts back to its usual neutral state.]

Kakashi.

video. (\o\)

[twobells]

[Oh, hey Gaara. He was told you were here so there's no surprise on his end. Kakashi lifts a hand in greeting.]

Kazekage-sama.

[emperor_with_no_groove]

Oh... It's like a sweets shop.

[He's not really into it, but eh.]

I'll tell Minako and see if she wants to check this place out. Thanks, you guys. But uh, was that supposed to be an advertisement for the shop or something?

[kuramaless]

Hm? Oh-- I guess maybe it's a bit like that?

[HOW CAN YOU NOT BE INTO SWEETS OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE.

Calm.]

Minako?

Advert? Nah, it's one of them-- review things.

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[SUGAR IS BAD FOR ATHLETES OKAY and the fat and the crash and just yeah]

Yeah, she's a... um, friend of mine. [Because calling her his leader would raise questions.]

A review, huh? Are you gonna do this for any other restaurants? The one I work at might wanna get your opinion too.

[lethechained]

You're welcome. [Since that did appear to be at both of them.]

But-- no, just our honest opinions. [As a review, more or less.] We wouldn't be saying it otherwise.

[Or-- she wouldn't, for sure, and she figures Naruto wouldn't, either.]

I hope she has a very nice time, if she does.

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[He was definitely thanking both of you! But he only knows Naruto by name, and not the girl, so...]

It sounds like a good idea! Since we don't have the internet here, everything'll have to be word of mouth.

Does the Highwind have other stuff too? Or just the cupcakes and tea?

[no_dreams_for_you]

......

[Naruto and sugar... This doesn't sound like a good idea.]

I wasn't aware you were fond of desserts, Naruto. However, I would advise against consuming cupcakes with the same frequency as ramen.

[And guess what, Gaara isn't into sweets either! He likes salty food. Really weird stuff...]

[lethechained]

[... Hm. Loathe though she is to interrupt--]

[Can't hurt to be friendly, right? And this person seems to know Naruto, so,]

Don't worry. I'll remind him you said so, when I'm around.

[Gaara even gets a smile.]

[no_dreams_for_you]

[Hi, Naminé!

Don't worry about Gaara. He isn't terribly friendly, but he's a little more aware of his actions now.]

...Hello.

[He's... trying.]

His nutritional intake requires a greater variety. [In other words, he notices Naruto doesn't like to eat food that isn't ramen.] Your reminder would be... appreciated.

[kuramaless]

[Why not, Gaara? What's the matter, Gaara? Can't you handle a little hyperactivity in one of your friends, Gaara?]

I like all this stuff! It's pretty awesome.

Yeah yeah, I ain't gonna eat 'em that much. I don't even have ramen that much'ttebayo.

You gonna come try one of these?

[Whatever you say... he's going to bring one back just for you~~~]

[Video]

[2cool4guardian]

[Jack is, of course, snickering. Oh, Naruto, never change.]

"Orangey tea stuff"?

[Video]

[lethechained]

Orangey tea stuff.

[Hey, guy she knew a previous iteration of. Have a little smile.]

It's actually a pretty accurate description, even if it could use a real name.

[Video]

[kuramaless]

[:| Stop laughing. Weirdo.]

It's orange, and it's tea-- shut up.

[pratentious]

Are you always eating?

[ Pertinent questions, okay. ]

[lethechained]

Not all the time.

[Hello there, person she knows she's seen around before. Naruto can defend himself, of course, but it's always nice to meet someone new. Here, have a smile.]

I think it would be pretty hard to do that.

[kuramaless]

What? No.

[Sometimes he sleeps and spars and stuff.]

Are you?

video-

[lookingfordragon]

You really like ramen...

[She remembered the last time he made a video, but doubted that he'd remember. And those things their eating look nice, even of they didn't look like the cakes she knew of.

[kuramaless]

Well, yeah. It tastes good, okay?

[These are pretty good too though...]

We're talkin' about cakes right now, though?