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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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[Relish it, Leia, there's plenty of awkward dorks to blush around.]

You've honored me with an answer! Thank you so much!! That's a very splendid age, you are still very youtful!!!

[The novelty will wear off soon enough. But for now, it's nice to be reminded in subtle ways that she's an attractive woman to more than just Han Solo. If only her prisdy aunts could see her now.]

Thank you, Lee. And if the Force is with me, I shall live many more. As for now, my focus is here however. As I'm sure yours is too.

That's right. Being a youth means living in the moment. And in the moment... I am here! I am glad that we are all keeping ourselves focused!

[Leia can't help but laugh at the young man's exuberance. She doesn't really remember a time she was quite so enthusiastic. She must have been a child. The last few years' worth of fighting have left her tired and drained when she isn't facing a crisis.]

Yes, that is good.

[She's at a loss for words now. She'd meant only to give him encouraging words to get through the obvious signs of his reasonable grief. However, he seems like a genuinely nice person, and there are few enough of those in the galaxy that she's had the good fortune to meet.

And then she remembers the last part of his message.]

Do you really believe that these wings can be used to actually fly?

[He smiles, eager to prove himself to this older woman.]

I do! I truly believe it! There was after all, one time when a number of us were possessed by the filial spirits. They made our wings grew temporarily, and in that time we could fly!

It did not last... but I still believe that our wings can reach some method of true flight! It's only a matter of finding the right way to train them!

Hm. [If only her life was full of such lighthearted problems. It eould be a lot less stressful.]

Have you considered working in tandem with these filial spirits once more?

I have considered the idea! However... This would be a true feat if I could achieve it with my body's power alone! This is the endeavor I have chosen!

That is a very admirable goal but there is no shame in asking for help in difficult situations. A many great things happen with the assistance of others.

I understand that philosophy very well! I will gladly work with others to protect myself. However, this matter of flight is a personal goal. ...It will be a truer victory if I and my followers achieve it naturally!

Followers?

[This young man had other people following him in his insanity? Dear Force let it not be true.]

Yes, I suppose it is a sweeter victory if you do it alone. However, harming yourself in the attempt is foolish and can cause many setbacks. Exercising caution is part of wisdom. And if you are a teacher to others, that is something you cannot ignore.

Yes, my dear students!

I understand your words. And I will do my best to follow them! That is why I have avoided methods that would directly stress the wings.

Then I sincerely wish you luck. I prefer my feet on the ground as much as possible, but I can understand the desire to fly.

[Leia would just prefer her flying done in a Y-wing or space ship.]

Thank you! And I hope that you benefit as much as possible from your own grounded outlook!

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