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[It's been two years since he arrived in Luceti - since he literally dropped right in. Today, he takes a moment to think back on everything - on all the friends he's gained and lost in his time here. He's said goodbye to Naruto twice. He fell for Rapunzel and lost her to her own world. Gai-Sensei came and left. And throughout all of this, he had struggled with the fate of Neji. Now? Only a few of his fellow ninjas from Konoha were left in this village, plus Temari and the missing nin Itachi. He had still made such great friends here in this world. And today, he decided this would be the day. To set several matters straight: in terms of training, departures and matters of the heart. The time has finally come.]

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[He starts off with a cheery greeting.]

Greetings, people of Luceti! This is Rock Lee... Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast! I hope that you are all enjoying the springtime of your youth currently! However... I have some news to report.

[But he goes on with a more serious - or more specifically, a sadder tone.]

I do not think that anyone else has reported this to the village at large. So... I shall take this upon myself. Within the last few weeks, several people from our world have been returned home. They are... Kakashi-sensei, Mikoto Uchiha, Kushina Uzumaki and the Yondaime Hokage, also known as Minato Namikaze. They are all... very important people back home, with much work to do. P-please remember them fondly!

[It's one thing for Kakashi - he's still alive back home, but Lee will worry for him now that he is rejoining the war effort. On the other hand, the majority of the enclosure likely does not know this, but announcing Minato and Kushina's departures is the same as announcing their deaths. It's crushing to consider not only with they not remember him at home, but when he gets home, it seems like he'll never get the chance to truly know either of them. They're gone.

Lee closes his eyes for a moment before he goes on.]

They were involved in a- a number of projects around the enclosure. [That's his way of winking at the existence of the Alliance/Projects on a pubic network.] I do not know what it's fate will be. But I know that I will take up one project that was given to me! I have offered several of you lessons in hand-to-hand combat in the past. So, I would like to expand this into a regular taijutsu class! Any number of you can meet up with me on any morning for lessons in these physical fighting arts! In a place like this, it is important that we all learn how to defend ourselves and to become stronger! At the same time? I also encourage all of my students to try to think of ways to train our wings, so that one day we may obtain true flight!

I believe that will be all. For now... please enjoy this youthful summer afternoon! [He gives a thumbs up and a cheery smile before he switches to a filter.]

[Filtered to Erica Fontaine: 80 Percent Hackable]

[Now he looks several shades of shy as he starts this video message.]

Ah... Excuse me. E-Erica-san? [He gulps. Why was this so difficult? He had resolved to do this!] Would you please meet me at the Battle Dome around 3PM? In the fourth room! I... I would like to show you a special training simulation! Please... let me know if this is alright for you!

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[Rock Lee can be found at a variety of locales throughout the village! In the early morning, he jogs around the village and does a number of exercises virtually anywhere around the village. Also, he makes sure to send out deliveries to any 'students' of his or anyone else he has interested who hasn't gotten one yet: essentially, a green jumpsuit in their size will be left at their doorstep.

Around noon, he is found at the library, where he picks out random books to read. As the afternoon goes on, he makes a stop at the flower shop before going to the Battle Dome, where he sets up the simulation for Erica.

And then finally, in the evening he spends a shift serving at Seventh Heaven, while also taking some time to practice his cooking. After all, he needs proper skills in order to defeat his cooking rival: the fearsome Mecha-Sanji.]

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[Kakashi's departure was one she knew about; go dog walking almost every morning and spend time every night made it hard not realizing his disappearance. That it came on top of a few other departures didn't make it easier, but Ginia had come to peace knowing they were all back home doing their duty. It was what they wanted. But with the Yondaime gone as well, it makes Ginia wonder about the fate of the projects.

But they're not from her world. There's no right to feel sad.]

Thank you for letting us know.

I think combined classes are a good idea. It'll be a good way for everyone to train together and help each other out.

Edited 2014-07-10 04:42 (UTC)

{Lightning is in the Battle Dome, working herself into a sweat. She is taking a break when she spots Rock Lee. After taking a generous sip of water, she approaches him. There is something about her expression and stance that says she approves of what he said over the journals.}

Do you really believe true flight is possible? Without unexpected growth, the wings will never support our body weight.

{Yet she wishes for flight - if only to leave some of her problems and memories in the village far behind.}

[He makes sure to switch to written for Ginia. He knows that she must have caught onto Kakashi's absence by now at the very least. But he's also aware that she must still be sad; they had seemed to be close.]

You are welcome, Ginia-san. I am sorry to have to report this.

I am glad that you approve of the idea! That way, multiple people can learn at the same time. And, you have learned a lot so far. So more experiences students can help the less experienced ones!

I can volunteer to help teach the beginners if you'd like, Lee. Then you can focus on the more advanced students. Or I can just be a very durable sparring partner for people.

[Since getting her memories back, and remembering that there's an easier way to train underwater, Rikku can be found at the Battle Dome too. Of course she has to take a break ever ten, eleven minutes, so when Lee walks in, she's sitting outside of one of the doors.]

...Hey...

Edited 2014-07-10 05:08 (UTC)

[Rock Lee has a bouquet of flowers in hand when he enters, and he just casually has them in his hand as she addresses him.

He's faced the same skepticism many times in the past, and he is still not ready to accept it in any way.]

I am a true believer! There is always a way, and I am sure it is just a matter of finding the right training method! Secret methods of wing growth would also be helpful.

After all, these very wings did temporarily grow once in the past, when the spirits of this world possessed a number of us!

[Oh, it's Bulla. He's likely been more doting and warm towards her ever since the time they spent as siblings.]

I would appreciate you filling either role, Bulla-san! I had been thinking of having the more experienced helping out the newer members. Your diligence is commendable!

Ah! [His eyes widened as he saw her.] Rikku-san! How are you? [Oh and he has a bouquet of flowers on him, hanging by his side.]

I've only learned a lot because you're a good teacher. [His over-exuberance may be occasionally grating in the morning and sometimes his training ideas need to be pulled back just a little, but he's helped her find her limits and slowly push past them. She's faster, strong, and it's thanks to his help.]

I'll do everything I can to help out. I can ask my roommate too, see if he wants to come along. He's trained people in combat before, runs a school.

Better than ever! [Though her nose might still be a little bruised. But that's not important.]

[He smiles at that! The bruise doesn't look like a big deal.]

I am glad to hear that! Have you remembered anything else recently?

Thank you! Your kind words are overwhelming!!! But you must also give credit to your own hardwork! That is the key of getting better!

That sounds very promising! I do not believe that I have ever met him. But I am eager to! The more teaching authorities, the better!

Just about everything...I hope. It's kinda hard to know if you don't know what you forgot.

Everything?! [He claps his hands together in delight.] That's simply wonderful! I'm so glad for you!

[That just makes her laugh.]

Yep, I even know why I can hold my breath for so long.

Really? Did you undergo special aquatic training? [he leans forward expectantly, hoping that there's some kind of training involved that he can imitate.]

Mmm...sorta? It's for an underwater sport. Two rounds, each ten minutes, and you have to be ready to get knocked around a lot.

Ah... an underwater sport?! I have never heard of such a thing! It sounds very exhilarating! Is there anything else you can tell me about it?

Well, back home it's played in a special sphere that's...pretty much in mid-air. Of course there's just two teems, and there's goals on each side. It's pretty simple...

Except for the ball...blitzball. It usually doesn't end up going straight after you kick it. [And that's how she got the bruise on her nose...]

Amazing! It must be a very youthful game indeed. But, if this blitzball does not go straight, then what trajectory does it follow?!

I don't know about youthful. A lot of older people still play it...and it takes training to know just how to kick it. Throwing it is a lot easier though, but not as useful.

It seems like people go home in groups sometimes, doesn't it? First Naruto and Sasuke, and now them...

[She forces at least a bit of a smile onto her face.]

Thank you for letting us know, Lee. I'll miss them.

[She made a promise she would run with him. After she read Lee's journal on the network, now was the time. She hasn't experienced the pain of loss from this world, but should could imagine the same in her world. A couple memories surfaced in her mind. But now, it was time to discard the thoughts and only shine. Much as it would hurt to loose the people one would care, it was important to move on. Minako had always kept her optimistic in most cases.

Minako kept track of Lee's route for jogging. If it was for love, her information network is on the top of the chain, and maybe she had stalked him without him noticing. Minako waited outside for him to come. She wore her school gym outfit, half-sleeves down to her elbow shirt and gym panties. She didn't see anything wrong to jog like this, and hey, free breeze around the legs. Her hair stayed down as always with that red bow on top. When Lee was in view, Minako gave a wave with a shining smile.]

Hey, Lee-san!

Those older people may still be observing the springtime of youth in their hearts! I can tell this already! I would like to find a way to take this training someday!

Y-yes. I suppose so. [He tries a matching smile, but really, it's concern that colors his expression.]

I will miss them as well, Sakura-san.

Are... are you alright?

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