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[dangerouswind]

[At some point during the afternoon, as you walk across the town or through well-used paths in the fringes of the forest, you may feel as if you're being watched.

Yes. You.

A fleeting shadow, the feeling of eyes following your every move, the feeling that you can't shake a follower. You know the one. It makes the hair at the nape of your neck stand on end. Makes you paranoid and jumpy. Or maybe just amused. Annoyed. Whatever it does, it's there.

Temari's not trying too hard to stay unseen. It's less training and more something to do. You might turn around and see a ninja standing behind you. Maybe she's touching down next to you. Maybe you're attacking. (She won't like that much, to be honest, but maybe that's how you respond to being watched.)

There's a ninja stalking you. What do?]

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[dangerouswind]

[Hey, he caught her eye; what can she say? She's not trying too terribly hard to be invisible. She's mostly bored and people watching and feeling somewhat mischievous. She steps out of the shadows, arms crossed, and gives him a once-over.

Well, would you look at that. More Konoha nin cluttering up the place.] You're new.

[screw_fate]

I am.

[And he gives her the same once-over she's giving him.]

And you are not?

[dangerouswind]

No. I've been here awhile. Have you spoken with others from Konoha?

[screw_fate]

Most of them. I'm getting settled.

[And because he can't help being curious...] What about your countrymen? Are any others here?

[dangerouswind]

[She frowns a bit, the question touching a nerve she's been careful not to expose.] No. Plenty of yours around, though. You should be fine.

[screw_fate]

[Well, that was a quick deflection. He thinks about calling her on it, but ultimately decides not to; why should he probe?]

As fine as one can be, I suppose.

[dangerouswind]

Any questions, while I'm here? [She'll happily leave the subject behind. Her brothers have come and gone too often for her liking.]

[screw_fate]

[He's gotten all the basics answered already; she seems eager to be on her way.]

Not especially. I suppose I'll be seeing you around.

[dangerouswind]

[She dips her head; an acknowledgement.] Look, you need a hand with something... there's plenty of Leaf nin around here.

[screw_fate]

[Plenty of Leaf-nin to ask. Meaning don't ask her? The response actually amuses him slightly.]

And be sure I'll do so.

[dangerouswind]

[She wouldn't mind being asked, if it came down to it. They are still allies here, after all. She turns to leave, then stops for one more question.]

Where are you living?

[screw_fate]

[Valid question.]

Near most of the others; I'm just down the way from Shikamaru.

[And he thinks Temari lives on that floor too, but he hasn't actually seen her entering or leaving it, so not saying anything.]

[dangerouswind]

Well, neighbor, nice to see you. I'm next to Shikamaru. [And Kida, but she tries very hard to ignore that.]

[screw_fate]

[Yeah, ignoring Kida seems like a good plan.]

How convenient. I'd heard something of the sort, but not having seen you around yet...

[dangerouswind]

I come and go. Not much of a schedule. [Shrug.]