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[Action: Incredibly early in the morning.]

[It was still dark outside and Nagato already knew he wouldn't be able to go back to sleep. That dream had been... He'd woken up like this more than once since his memories had been interfered with, it's true, but he hadn't remembered why.

He hadn't remembered the dreams. Now, he was somewhat mortified, very confused, and extremely concerned if this was some kind of revenge from his Sensei from beyond the grave. Given the man's later works and his philosophies where women were concerned he wouldn't exactly be surprised but...

But that still didn't make it any less strange, or embarrassing, or confusing, given that he'd never had dreams like this in his life.

Though, to be fair, he hadn't exactly been healthy enough for that to be the case. Not that he realized that this, more than a determined ghost of Jiraiya, was the cause of his disturbance.

No, instead he just dressed, and went hunting outside for somewhere to train to try to get his mind off of it, and to try to... calm his nerves.]

[Action: Later that morning, before noon.]

[Getting his mind off it hadn't worked. No, instead, if anything, he'd picked at his thoughts mercilessly because he'd given himself time to think about it instead of keeping himself occupied with something intellectual.

Not the wisest plan he'd ever had. In the end though, he didn't know what else to do, but he needed to know if this was... incredibly abnormal, and the medics he'd worked with were still back in Ame so...

Clinic.

He'd just... go in there... and apparently stand incredibly awkwardly just inside the doorway trying to decide if he should ask to see someone about... this.

He had no idea why he thought this was a good one.]

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No, I would not suggest you to be so blunt when approaching the subject. However, a little honesty about how your new good health has affected you recently would be appreciated.

[Hinata wishes she had more advice for the older man.]

[The temptation to ask if this worked for her in regards to Naruto was very strong, considering what little he saw of their relationship... but he refrained. There was such a thing as getting too personal.]

She would notice immediately if I attempted to skirt around the subject.

[She'd confessed to Naruto during the middle of battle. Then, there was a war. There hadn't been time to discuss feelings. Besides, Neji's death trumped her love life. So... yeah, no progress there. At all.]

Yes, I believe that that is the case. However, would avoiding her be plausible? For the duration of your stay in Luceti?

[Give him a moment as he looked absolutely horrified by the suggestion there Hinata.]

I wouldn't. Why would I avoid her??

[She's learned to just accept those looks. She's not fazed by them at all.]

It is always a possibility, Nagato-san. Not that I believe that it is something that you would do, it is still there.

[He'll settle after a moment, but he as shaking his head.]

It's not something I could ever do. She is... my best friend, my family, the only person who has never wavered in their loyalty to me. I could never repay such a thing by avoiding her.

[She bows her head respectfully and looks down at her hands.]

If it is as you say, then you should consider at least discussing this matter with her. If you trust her so much, you must at least respect her opinion and value her wisdom to assist you.

[He shifted in place for a moment, then drew up.]

That's true. How should I do this?

[His opinion of you is very high Hinata... and might be skewed to thinking you know what you're doing in this.]

[She doesn't really have a fucking clue what she's saying here, Nagato. It's mostly just common sense, to be honest.]

To be honest, I do not know, but my suggestion would be to have a conversation like this where neither of you will be interrupted.

[He totally assumes that you and Naruto are together. Just so you know.]

Of course... [But he's confused why you wouldn't know Hinata.]

Any tips on how to approach the matter?

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She really does like him...sigh

So her type is Loud not Blond

Yep, sounds about right. Loud, not-too bright, but stout of heart.

So she likes her men slightly dumber than her.

-_-;;;; Possibly?

You're the one who said 'not too bright'...

I know. But it's Naruto and Rin. Cute but dim....

See? Intelligence level is a requirement.

Sort of? Idiot Savant counts, right?

But what does that say about Hinata?