1st Bubble [Video]

[used_bubble]

[The video feed of the gear turns on to show a close-up of a Squirtle's face. It taps at the screen curiously for a moment, before a voice comes in from offscreen.]

Don't play with that. You'll break it.

[The gear gets taken away from the Squirtle, which seems to pout at having its new toy taken away. The feed turns around to show Utakata, sends out a stream of bubbles with his bubble blower. He sighs as they start to pop, looking out at some random spot in the distance rather that at the 'gear.]

If anyone else can see this, I apologize.

Since it appears to already be recording, I may as well ask now. Someone in this village mentioned there were a few others that arrived here who called themselves shinobi.

I'd like to know who they are.

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[aburame]

... Assessing the situation before approaching is not unheard of.

[That and it's just a habit of Shino's - to wait until the other party speaks first. It's not just Utakata, don't worry.]

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[used_bubble]

Did you have to start a feed before you could assess the situation?

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[aburame]

No.

[... But he did anyway.]

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[used_bubble]

You're not much of a talker.

[Especially compared to Naruto. In his mind, more of a good thing than bad.]

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[aburame]

The same could be said about yourself.

[Don't get him started on Naruto. He's been stuck with him in a jail cell 24/7 this past week, not to mention how they ended up in there.]

... My name is Shino... [He withholds the family name. Although anyone familiar with some of Konoha's clans might recognise him anyway from attire alone.]

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[used_bubble]

Indeed.

[Hey, that's what you get for hanging around with him. Or any jinchuuriki for that matter. They're trouble magnets.]

Utakata.

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[aburame]

[Utakata... he won't forget the name any time soon. He doesn't forget people unlike a certain someone.]

You will find there are other shinobi here too.

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[used_bubble]

So I've discovered. I've heard you're all in trouble, too.

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[aburame]

That may include yourself as well, depending on whether you will be associated with us after that video...

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[used_bubble]

I've no interest in getting caught up in all that.

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[aburame]

[Mm. Better off he doesn't...]

I suppose you have been briefed about it already?

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[used_bubble]

Somewhat. I've heard that some group called Team Rocket's interested in all of you.

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[aburame]

[A slight nod.]

It is extended to anyone who identifies themselves as ninja...

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[used_bubble]

I guess I'll just have to keep my distance, then.

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[aburame]

For your sake, it would be a wise decision.

It's possible to contact people via a private channel though... if you should so need.

[Shino's from during the war, and has witnessed and fought among those from foreign villages. In a way, his sense of camaraderie extends to Utakata too.]

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[used_bubble]

I'll keep it in mind.

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[aburame]

Alright.

[Shino regards him for one last moment, before switching off the feed.]