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[teachingpeace]

[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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[teachingpeace]

[Her being just as embarrassed isn't exactly the reassurance he was hoping for but he can do this.]

Being... here. I was dead before arriving here. [He shifted on the table.]

My health was severely deteriorated as well and had been for several years, and since arriving here there was that memory... thing... which was when things started to change.

[twinlionfists]

[He was a grown man and she was having to discuss puberty and sexual urges to him. Why was there never a hole in the ground when she needed it?]

N-nagato-san, I remember that you were married to Konan-san, yes? P-perhaps now that your health is well...[She coughs politely into her hand.] Perhaps all of you is well now.

[teachingpeace]

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.....

Hyuuga-san, if I were to have something like this happen, shouldn't it have happened twenty years ago? I am thirty five, that's a bit late even by the standards of late onset anything.

[twinlionfists]

[That hole was so late. Perhaps she should burn some incense to the hole gods so they would respond better next time. Yep, she'd do that after this conversation ended... if it ended...]

...Perhaps it should have, but that is not always the case in these situations. Illness can sometimes play a part in hormonal suppression. When the body and mind are weary, hormones are sometimes the first thing that fall to the wayside. However, when the body is well again, and you are put in a situation that...um, stimulates you... it will awaken to those urges again.

[teachingpeace]

You're telling me that my emotional distress in my young life means I never had sexual interest before I got sick? [He looked a bit less embarrassed now, and more interested. Though. Wait. Wait no there it was. Was she talking about Konan?!]

[twinlionfists]

Yes, that certainly can happen, Nagato-san. And, sometimes, I can depend upon what the stimulation is as well.

[teachingpeace]

Were you... implying something a moment ago? [His face was lit up to a bright red now. That pale complexion sure did highlight blushing didn't it?

He had to work to shake off his own thoughts.]

And this... stimulation would be a variety of forms?

(Sorry about how long it took me and for the typo!)

[twinlionfists]

I was merely saying that perhaps the time spent "married" to Konan-san was the trigger to your physical...reawakening, as it were.

[She's right there with you blushing for all she's worth. Her hair might be dark, but her skin was just as pale as yours.]

It...it can be, yes.

omg I didn't even notice it. Naughty Hinata, NAUGHTY

[teachingpeace]

[And the blush would never ever ever go away. He was staring at her, not even slightly sure what to do.]

Oh. I... I don't know what to think then. It's not as though those feelings were there before....

Are they real or will they...go away?

Shhhhh, TYPO. She likes blonds!

[twinlionfists]

[Back to wishing for that hole, yep. Why did she have to be the one to answer these questions? It would have been better if Luke-san or even Mizuno-san had been there to handle this. However, she was now stuck with answering this question, despite the fact that her face was the same color as Nagato's hair.]

I-I cannot answer that for you. It is something that you will have to discover yourself. Sexual...attraction sometimes means that you simply find the other person attractive. Other than that, you are on your own sadly.

suuuuure she does.

[teachingpeace]

I don't mean to fluster you. It's simply that... I've never been attracted to anyone before, in a physical manner. It's not something that has ever been a consideration to me in the past.

[He gave a slight shake of his head.]

Matters of physical beauty used to be far more objective.

Rin is an anomaly!

[twinlionfists]

Konan-san is a beautiful woman, both physically and otherwise, Nagato-san. Perhaps you should speak with her about this sudden change in things.

Suuuuure. Keep telling yourself that Hinata.

[teachingpeace]

[He hesitated a moment, then shook his head slightly.]

How... What would I even say? Simply declaring I've been having dreams about her doesn't seem the best way.

She really does like him...*sigh*

[twinlionfists]

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.]

So her type is Loud not Blond

[teachingpeace]

[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.

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

[twinlionfists]

[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?

So she likes her men slightly dumber than her.

[teachingpeace]

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

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

-_-;;;; Possibly?

[twinlionfists]

[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.

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

[teachingpeace]

[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.

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

[twinlionfists]

[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.

See? Intelligence level is a requirement.

[teachingpeace]

[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.]

Sort of? Idiot Savant counts, right?

[twinlionfists]

[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.

But what does that say about Hinata?

[teachingpeace]

[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?