fervidity | voice + action || backdated to father's day

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voice + action || backdated to father's day

[At first, not much registers on the journal other than a long bout of nothing but the clatter of someone working on something, It's only after it stops does Kushina’s voice finally pipe up.]

--Here, what about this?

[She sounds a bit nervous and when nothing is said for too long (it’s really like ten seconds) she prompts with an impatient;]

Well? How is it?

Hmmm.... [Naruto’s voice can now be heard, humming to himself as he contemplates something.]

Yup! It’s good!

... Really?

Yeah, of course it is! There’s no way he’s not gonna like it, and even if he doesn’t for whatever reason it’d be his loss, ‘cause we’d get to keep it for ourselves y’know?

[Kushina’s laugh is softer than usual, warmer. There’s a ruffle as she pats down blond hair teasingly.]

Well then, I”ll make extra.

Yosh! [There’s a soft thump and suddenly his voice sounds louder- because now he’s leaning over the journal.] So what d’ya want me to do now?

Do you think you can preoccupy your dad and make sure he doesn’t come in here?

[There’s challenge and humor and something ELSE in her voice as she asks this, it’s always there when she’s talking to or about Naruto, in any case.]

Unless you want to stay and keep helping me... [The sentence trails off and it's obvious she's distracted with something now.]

It’ll spoil the surprise if he comes in now right? Maybe I can get him to go train with me or something.

[There’s a shuffling sound as Naruto chuckles to himself, shortly followed by the opening of a door as he calls back..]

See you later, Mom!

Wh- Hey! Just don’t forget about tonight, ya know?!

[It’s completely silent now with only one person in the house; no laughter or excited chattering over what they were doing to do today or predicting how surprised Minato was going to be later. So she turns to the journal to maybe find someone to talk to and notices it’s recording.

There’s more silence, awkward, until finally a she blurts in a fluster.]

Ah, er! Whatever you heard... you didn’t hear it, okay?

[OFF IT GOES.]

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[1. Earlier, Kushina is seen rushing around a store, having too much in her arms and dropping a whole lot of it sometimes in her haste. She grumbles to herself and tries picking it back up, but ends up spilling more and making a whole lot of noise. This happens quite a few times throughout the store and as she's shopping--

Until she decides to use her new blue apron as a basket because who uses shopping carts?

2. Even earlier than that, she's a flash of bright red hair running through Luceti at top speed. And since she's had plenty of practice, the wings give her a higher velocity as they beat against her back.]

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[Naruto, not realising yet that anything was broadcasted from the journal, is none the wiser as he strolls into the living room, looking for Minato.]

Dad! What're you doing? [Hmm, how is he actually going to accomplish this?] I was thinking we could maybe hang out or something.

[The moment Naruto calls for him, Minato turns to smile at his son. He keeps his smile, albeit not lopsided anymore, as he answers, effectively masking the fact that he knows Naruto's here to distract him.]

Nothing, really, so I'm free to hang out with you, Naruto. [He gestures for their main door.] How about we stroll the village then train right after? [He hasn't had the chance to be alone with Naruto since their arrival, so he's thankful for this. Never mind the fact that this is to distract him lol.]

Yeah! I was just gonna suggest that, actually.

[Wow, distracting Dad was gonna be easier than he thought! plus they'd get to train a bit too- training with his Dad was something he really wanted to be able to do. It'd be like when Kakashi-sensei trained him, only ten times better.]

C'mon let's go then! Mom doesn't wanna come she's er- busy looking at something. [Yeah. Don't ask Dad.]

Ah, yes. [Minato nods, only stealing a glance at the direction of the kitchen where Kushina's busy preparing his "surprise" before turning back to Naruto.] She does seem very busy about something.

[Approaching their main door, Minato opens it.] This means we're going to have our father and son bonding. [Aaaa Minato's so excited! Even if he doesn't outwardly show it.]

[Yosh! There's a huge grin on his face as he practically bounces out of the front door, spinning around on his heels to face his Dad again.]

So where d'ya wanna go exactly? I mean we've got all day so let's make it good y'know?

[A chuckle resonates from Minato at seeing his son so thrilled about this. It warms something within him that his own chuckle seems like music to his ears.]

We can probably visit the different stores here. [He and Kushina had already visited them many times but this is the only time he and Naruto will do this. Not that they don't want to, but they can't seem to find the time. His son is a busy bee among his friends!] Grab a quick bite and then head to the Battle Dome. How about it?

Yeah, that sounds good.

[First stop- browsing and finding somewhere to eat then. He throws his arms up and behind his head, falling into a relaxed stride next to his Dad.]

We can spar, or maybe you can teach me some really great jutsu! [He can be like. KONOHAS ORANGE FLASH. OR SOMETHING.]

Let's hurry and go look at those shops, then! [Naruto you are meant to be stalling here, but instead you are trying to speed things up and are distracting yourself....]

[Is it so bad that Minato can tell that Naruto's getting distracted? And that it's up to him to distract his own self? Oh, son, you amuse your father so.]

Mm, yes, of course. [He doesn't know if he can teach his son more things given how he seems very capable, but he wants to be the father who does teach things to his own son. So maybe he'll try and come up with something.] Although, how about we slow down a little? We have all day. [And it is father's day as far as Minato knows.]

Oh-- right.

[Whoops. Focus, Naruto! You can't screw up this mission, else you'll have Mom to answer to which is worse than any disgruntled Hokage ever, let's be real.]

By the way Dad, today's Father's Day y'know? So uh.. yeah. Happy Father's Day.

[Minato gives a soft chuckle, reaching out to ruffle that spiky blond hair that's also his own. Touching this physical aspect of Naruto that he obviously inherited from him gives a sense of pride.]

Thank you, Naruto. [A beat.] Thank you. This day wouldn't be possible for me if it wasn't for you. [His smile turns a little wistful, if not still laced with fatherly pride.]

Thank you for being our son. [Another gentle ruffling.] My son.

Ah.. [He's squirming just a little as his head is ruffled, he can't help it when people touch his head it's usually because they want to punch him or something haha.]

I think you're doing it wrong, it's the other way around! I'm the one that's mean to say thanks for being my Dad and y'know, all the things you did for me.

[Mom too, but this is son and Father time right now!]

Plus I've got the coolest Dad outta everyone! [The FOURTH HOKAGE is his Dad omfg sometimes even now he cant quite believe it.]

[Aw shucks, Naruto. You're going to make your Dad blush for a grown man lmao. Though, instead, his lips curve up into a wide grin as he gives his son more hair ruffles because aaaa that compliment!]

I hope you don't make a habit of bragging about it too much.

[Believe it, son. He's the coolest Dad ever!]

I don't. Even if it is pretty cool. [Maybe when he's acting a brat perhaps, but generally he doesn't brag about it. After all, all his friends here with parents and families are suddenly without them, it would be a little weird.]

[He totally brings it up from time to time though when it's needed, because who wouldn't?]

So yeah! Food! [Being Father's Day he'll even let Minato choose what they eat HOW ABOUT THAT.]

[Minato's mostly kidding when he said that, though, since he doesn't expect Naruto to be rude and come out bragging about it when he can. But bringing it up is definitely okay!

At the mention of food, however, Minato gives an understanding smile.]

I'm sure you'd prefer ramen. [And he's totally okay with it!]

I would! But I said you should choose, and a man's gotta stick to his word!

[Please choose ramen dear sweet Dad.]

[He can sense (without even trying to sense) that his son would want some ramen, so without any hesitation, Minato smiles.]

Alright, then let's have ramen.

[Another affectionate ruffle of Naruto's hair (because he does the same agreeing when it comes to Kushina) before he lets his hand fall to his side again.]

I think there's some in one of these shops.

[Yatta! That sure was a little jump for joy because ramen-chan~ ♥]

Yeah, there is! Well, I know one's got packets of ramen at least, 'cause I took a whole bunch the day after we got here. I haven't looked in most the others though.

[Minato nods.]

Then, we should go get some from there. [He would have said 'buy' but he immediately remembers everything's for free here.] Do they have some sort of eating area there, though?

[Naruto's player has no idea, so..... yes. Yes it does.]

Yeah! I think so. Wanna go there, then? We're pretty close already.

[It's okay, this mun doesn't have any idea either.

Looking around, Minato can tell that they are close. As he turns back to Naruto, he nods.]

Mm, sure. Lead the way, Naruto. [A brief pause.] Have you been eating there often?

[Leading the way he does- speeding up just enough that he is a couple steps ahead of his dad.

He turns back to answer with that innocent 'ive been good plz dont ground me' face that kids get when they've done something wrong.]

No, I mean I've only been there a couple times, and I only ate in there once I think.

[Twice. Four times. Okay lies, seven. Sometimes the wait for dinner is a little too long okay and he doesnt wanna eat veggies quite so often!! la la la MOVING ON]

I ran into Neji the first time I went there, he's Hinata's cousin do you know him? You've met most of my classmates, right?

[He wouldn't blame Naruto if he wanted to eat before dinner. He always seemed very eager come dinnertime anyway, so it's fine. As long as he doesn't spoil dinner and he enjoys his mother's cooking, all is well for Minato.

He nods at his son's admittance, then, and chooses to answer his slew of questions.]

Yes, I have. I think I met Neji in the weapon's shop. He seems like a good fellow. [All of his classmates are. With a pause, Minato nods again.] Going back on it, yeah, I think I've met everyone from your graduating class. Why, what about Neji?

[He is a growing boy after all! Always eating.]

[Once he's asked about Neji though, he doesn't... really know why he mentioned the guy. Probably still feeling guilty about his death, actually.]

Nothing. I mean-- not really. I guess I was just wonderin'.

[Minato understands this!! Eat more of your mom's cooking and you'll grow into a healthy boy!

The reaction Minato receives from Naruto confuses him a little that he asks in a slightly worried tone.]

... Is there something wrong, Naruto?

[It's not really hard to read your expressions, son.]

No.

[Though the way his shoulders droop says that is a lie. He may as well say it.]

I guess I dunno what to say to the guy. He's the only one of my friends that, y'know. Died, before coming here.

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