[A little over a minute later, Neji enters the kitchen looking somewhat apprehensive, but he inclines his head in wordless greeting and settles down on a stool in front of the counter]
[He watches her, noting the mild flush with a frown, and accepts his tea, tugging the sugar over for just the slightest bit of sweetness to offset the edge of bitterness.]
Akira? [He pauses, brows creasing, concern playing along with Hinata's expressed uncertainty] I don't know him well, but he reminds me of one of your teammates from what I've seen...
[Hinata looks surprised at that ... but it's true Akira does look a bit like Kiba, even though that's not who sprung to her mind when she first saw him.]
... I know you've ... talked to him about me several times. A-And ... [She takes a deep breath.] I want you to stop, Neji-niisan.
[He may have informed her that he'd only spoken with Akira twice had she been anyone else, but as it was, a slow blink indicated surprise and a lack of initial comprehension. But it sinks in through a layer of pride, and he occupies himself with his tea, spending a few quiet moments in contemplation]
...I understand, Hinata-sama. I apologize for interfering, as well as for any issue I may have caused either of you.
[Hinata's fidgeting has increased as she waits for him to speak, and when he does, she almost flails as she tries to explain.]
I-I know that ... you're only looking out for me, and ... I'm grateful for it, I really am ! B-But ... Akira-kun is a good person. He'd never hurt me. I know it.
[He mulls that over a little with some tea, not particularly happy that he was going to be leaving Akira alone altogether, but he had little reason to contradict her. He nods]
I trust your judgement in that regard, Hinata-sama. [And he does, because she's perceptive- Hyuuga were unlikely to be manipulated. Still, his fingers hold onto the teacup in his hands is a little more than necessary.]
Just be cautious even in personal matters. This world can be unpredictable.
I w-will. I promise. So ... you don't have to worry about me, Neji-niisan.
[She's been protected her whole life, sheltered even, and while this has changed now, this place is so different, with no Clan to watch her every move.]
I ... I'd like you to meet him. If you want to. [She adds this hastily, as if understanding this might be a sore point.]
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Date: 2010-07-30 08:22 pm (UTC)Is everything alright, Hinata-sama?
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Date: 2010-07-30 08:26 pm (UTC)I-I don't know yet.
... It's about Akira-kun.
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Date: 2010-07-30 08:33 pm (UTC)Akira? [He pauses, brows creasing, concern playing along with Hinata's expressed uncertainty] I don't know him well, but he reminds me of one of your teammates from what I've seen...
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Date: 2010-07-30 08:37 pm (UTC)... I know you've ... talked to him about me several times. A-And ... [She takes a deep breath.] I want you to stop, Neji-niisan.
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Date: 2010-07-30 08:45 pm (UTC)...I understand, Hinata-sama. I apologize for interfering, as well as for any issue I may have caused either of you.
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Date: 2010-07-30 08:50 pm (UTC)I-I know that ... you're only looking out for me, and ... I'm grateful for it, I really am ! B-But ... Akira-kun is a good person. He'd never hurt me. I know it.
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Date: 2010-07-30 09:30 pm (UTC)I trust your judgement in that regard, Hinata-sama. [And he does, because she's perceptive- Hyuuga were unlikely to be manipulated. Still, his fingers hold onto the teacup in his hands is a little more than necessary.]
Just be cautious even in personal matters. This world can be unpredictable.
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Date: 2010-07-31 11:37 am (UTC)[She's been protected her whole life, sheltered even, and while this has changed now, this place is so different, with no Clan to watch her every move.]
I ... I'd like you to meet him. If you want to. [She adds this hastily, as if understanding this might be a sore point.]
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Date: 2010-07-31 12:08 pm (UTC)That's fine, though I'm not certain he'll wish the same.
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Date: 2010-07-31 05:32 pm (UTC)[All in all, she's quite certain they'll never get along, but as long as they're civil, it doesn't matter.]
... T-Thank you.