[Shikamaru keeps pace with him, so that neither one lead the way. When they exit the battle room and approach the stairs, he reaches an arm back to clap Lee twice on the shoulder in friendly support. He's otherwise silent on the short trip up, trusting the gesture will offer his encouragement.
Once they're up in the observation area again, Shikamaru glances at him from the side before picking a seat.]
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Once they're up in the observation area again, Shikamaru glances at him from the side before picking a seat.]
You want anything from the vending machine?