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[Lee is back in action on a brand new day. In the morning, before performing his usual workouts, he takes some time to prepare curried chicken soup to deliver to Rapunzel, assuming she still has her cold. And afterwards, amongst his jogs around the village and general intense workout routines, he takes some more time to prepare for his and Sora's Christmas plan.

Ever since that talk with Sora, Lee has set a new goal for himself and has started undergoing preparations. He doubts that this "Santa" will show up here in Luceti; so he plots to become Santa. He stops at the library and reads several books to get ideas of what different worlds and cultures think of this man, who must be nothing other than a Hokage-class ninja. Maybe even more powerful... His other stops include the item and clothing shops to collect accessories associated with this holiday, often with not-so-subtle attempts to be covert. He may spend some time people watching for signs of actions both benevolent or dubious. And finally, he spends some time running along the beach to collect as many seashells as he can carry to help Sora make them into what he calls "wayfinders".

But even so, he feels uneasy about this plan. What if there are key parts of Santa's legacy he is missing? How is he supposed to determine the difference between nice and naughty? And what if they want something other than seashells? So he decides to take to the journals, without playing his hand.]

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Rock Lee here! Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast! And I come with good news for this holiday season. I have it on good authority that the one known as "Santa" shall be arriving for the beloved Christmas holiday! And - and I am doing my best to act as his ears, eyes, mouth and every other body part! So, I will accept any intelligence that you have freely. For example, the sleeping schedules of yourselves and others, and who you would classify as "nice" or "naughty", including your own honest assessment of yourself. Finally, what would your ideal Christmas present be? I can communicate all of your wishes to the mighty Santa-sama all in due time!

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[--ONLY YOU, LEE.]

O-Oi, that's a bit much.

[Aren't you glad he's sticking around, Shikamaru? Simply thrilled?]

Very much, Shikamaru-kun! Enough much so that this venture shall double as a wonderful training session. I know that Gai-Sensei would be proud.

That sounds painful just thinking about it... [Mutter, mutter.] But I can't argue with that.

[Gai-Sensei is insane, after all. 8|]

Try not to break your neck going in through the fire place.

Of course! Shikamaru-kun, you are very good at pointing out aspects I'd overlook. I will practice safe methods of climbing down chimneys! Also! Do you believe that I should exercise caution should said fireplace be lit?

[Deadpan:] Well, Lee, that depends on how fond you are of being set on fire.

Elementally, I do not believe I would be particularly vulnerable or resistant to the fire... Yet ultimately, I believe this is something I would rather not discover firsthand! So, Shikamaru-kun, what type of present would you like?

Just don't wake anyone up doing your thing, and we'll call it good.

Rest assured, Shikamaru-kun, that I shall be working vigorously to ensure that everyone's sleep is unstirred, including your own. But is there nothing physical you would like?

[To his credit, he seems to think before responding.] Not really...

[This is actually untrue. There's plenty of things he'd be appreciative of getting, but he's not the type to often want anything. His three favorite gifts in Luceti are in fact things he never asked for.]

Edited 2012-12-16 03:40 (UTC)

Then, Shikamaru-kun, it must be the task of my self to determine something you do want but simply do not realize the wanting of at this moment. Also, I must inquire as to how you are currently feeling.

Nervous about any wrapped packages I'll be getting from you in the future.

But any such package would be a symbol of our deep bonds as youths and comrades! I promise your enjoyment!

Lee, we already have that with our forehead protectors.

[He can't help but grin stupidly and raise his own forehead protector to the camera.]

That is true, Shikamaru-kun. I will have to settle for something less special, in that case.

[Heh. He can let it go, knowing he gets that.]

Far be it for me to impede that kind of determination.

Thank you for your understanding, Shikamaru-kun. I should let you resume your rest... but there is one inquiry I have been meaning to make of you.

What's that?

[And then there was a filter!]

I speak of Konan. Would you consider her to be "nice" or "naughty"?

...currently undetermined. But worth extending the olive branch to.

She's given me valuable information regarding several of Uchiha Madara's weaknesses. As such, we can consider this a tentative alliance.

Understood. I shall do what I can to acquire such a branch for her.

[...facepalm, but a quiet laugh that doesn't disturb his injuries.]

Close enough.

Excellent! It will be, as they say, a "merry Christmas" indeed!

Tch. You really are too positive. Keep it up.

I will, Shikamaru-kun! And please, appreciate your rest to the highest extent. May the flowers surrounding you color your dreams of youth!

Edited 2012-12-17 07:20 (UTC)

--those were from you?!

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