First Howl ♋ [Action/Voice]

[keepitcanine]

All right!

Listen up and listen good, you sick freaks! I don't know what kind of stupid joke you bastards are trying to pull, but it ends here, right now!

[For those nearby, in the forest Kiba and Hinata have found themselves in, they might be able to hear or even witness the heated broadcast first-hand. Otherwise, their voices and an occasional camera snapshot is going to be all available to the casual or curious listener. Even so, the journal's camera might be just useful enough to capture the current moment: Hinata, who is just behind Kiba, has a worried look on her face in contrast to Kiba's absolutely livid one. When Hinata starts to talk, her voice is soft and incomparable to Kiba's challenging tone.] Um, Kiba-kun…?

[If Kiba heard her, he shows no indication of it, his voice a frustrated snarl.] Where is he?! Where. Is. Akamaru?

Kiba-kun?

[Kiba voice lowers, though it loses little of its emotional edge.] If you people have hurt him, I’ll—I’ll—

Kiba-kun, please. [This time, Hinata's voice is louder than her first few attempts. She even puts a gentle hand on his shoulder to get his attention, if not to calm the angry ninja. Kiba stops, and the journals might detect a brief pause as Kiba turns his head to regard her, his voice softening, though it's still sharp and brittle.]

What?

[She's startled to silence for a beat or two before she composes herself and gives that shoulder a very soft squeeze of reassurance.] I just think you- you should calm down for a while... Akamaru-kun shouldn't be too far and I think we can find him if we look hard enough. Would you mind if I- if I address the citizens of this place instead?

[There's a pause that's soon followed by a rustle of sound as the journal changes hands. The grimace on his face is almost detectable.] All right. Fine. You do it. Doesn't matter to me anyway.

[When Hinata receives his journal, she gives him a small smile of thanks. Unlike Kiba's previous address, Hinata's attempt will be gentle and polite.] To— To anyone who has seen a tall white dog, he belongs to my friend. Please, we'd like to have him back. Whoever took him, Akamaru-kun is part of our team and we will not stand around until we find him. We will also—

[Then Kiba's voice suddenly cuts in from a small distance away.] You tell those bastards that if they've done anything, and I mean anything, to him, I'll make them regret it! I'll find them and shove these stupid, goddamn wings down their throats! Don't think I won't!

[She gives him an understanding smile. He's going through a lot and if she was the one who had someone precious to her taken away, she'd be distressed too. Turning to the journal again, Hinata continues her diplomatic speech with a more determined face that even the camera likely captures.]—not hesitate to perform necessary procedures if we ever discover that he is injured or hurt.

Thank you.

[And the feed snaps off with an audible click. Though those within the forest might still come upon them, perhaps just after their broadcast as they talk on the ground floor, or perhaps sometime later as they jump from tree to tree in rapid, though attentive haste, pausing every little while to rest briefly.]

Comments

whatever we were using -> action.

[projectiled.livejournal.com]

[ She'll nod at the commands given and begin to use her team guy kunoichi skills to rush herself to Hinata and Kiba's location. ]

When I get there though, be sure to tell me what the last thing you remembered, okay? Not through the network though, just tell me what the last thing you remembered face to face.

[ She doesn't want anyone to know about the war where they'd be liable to pass it off to Naruto. ]

action!!

[warmest-eyes.livejournal.com]

I will. [She nods even if it's not visible through the journal.] Thank you, Tenten-san. We will wait for you.

I love how Tenten and Kiba it's angry yelling and Tenten and Hinata it's just cute sweetness...

[projectiled.livejournal.com]

[ Tenten arrives not even five minutes after Hinata states that. She's still in her Luceti dress, but it's been adjusted to look a bit more like a kunoichi's. ]

All right, Hinata. Have you seen any sign of Akamaru?

Aww that's just how it is B)

[warmest-eyes.livejournal.com]

[Once the other kunoichi arrived, Hinata gives a polite bow as a greeting, but at her question, she shakes her head.]

Nothing yet. We are not going to give up, though.

[projectiled.livejournal.com]

[ Tenten looks a bit concerned at that. ] I hope we're able to find him soon for him. [ It's not like she's concerned for her comrade or anything, she just finds him loud and that he needs to shut up!!!! ]

I don't think he could have gotten far, and he would most likely be with Kiba. I've been in the village all day, and no one has said anything about a giant white dog anywhere.

[warmest-eyes.livejournal.com]

[It's also odd that she's not able to find him with these eyes and even if she tries her hardest to tell herself that they're going to find him, there's a sinking feeling deep within her that somehow disproves this.]

I understand. [She nods at her words.] But um, Tenten-san... May I ask you a question if you don't mind?

[projectiled.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Go ahead. What do you need to know?

[ Tenten stands in front of Hinata as her eyes quickly travel the surrounding area, and shrugging that Akamaru isn't there. ]

And Tenten will do for now, Hinata. [ I don't think anyone has ever used Tenten-san in Naruto's entire canon history.

Hinata bb you take the first (yay) ]

[warmest-eyes.livejournal.com]

Ah, alright. [She nods politely and then pauses, as if in hesitation to what she's about to ask. She doesn't want to believe it, but she'd like all the opinion she needs.] Um, do you think.... Akamaru-kun isn't really present in this place?

[projectiled.livejournal.com]

Most likely not. I wasn't able to find my weapons, and woke up in an entirely different outfit. If they strip you of all possessions or things you are with as you arrive, Akamaru may be one of those. Not to mention, if you two arrived together, why not Akamaru? That's the part that doesn't make sense the most. He should be with you guys anyways. No one has reported Akamaru, and Shikamaru hasn't stated anything about him that indicates he's here.

Not to mention, the thought of him roaming the country side wouldn't make sense considering how well developed his senses and speed. If he was lost, he'd have ways of signaling, right? And isn't Team Kurenai a tracking team anyways?

[ She doesn't waste any time stating all of this, and, her methodical and direct way of stating this has the tact of an angry wrecking ball on every drug ever. ]

[warmest-eyes.livejournal.com]

[Those are really good points that Hinata takes in consideration. She's silent for a few moments, just thinking over what Tenten just said. It almost seems like finding him now would be futile.

Not that she'd believe that unless they really couldn't find him.] I see... Thank you for your insights.

[projectiled.livejournal.com]

It's no problem, Hinata. But there's always a chance he'll show up in the future and chances are we're going to get an earful.

[ linefaces.

forever. The dog will end up in someone's shower she's just sensing it. ]

[warmest-eyes.livejournal.com]

I think... it would be nice if Akamaru-kun does. [Because she knows just how much Kiba needs him. And how much their team needs their dog buddy.]

[projectiled.livejournal.com]

I'm not too sure on that. On one hand, it'll be great for him and his morale but on the other hand Akamaru will be exposed to new and terrible dangers. [ Her face turns to a more sympathetic look in the eyes but her lips remain tight. ] I understand that Akamaru is important to Kiba, but, as much as I'd be happy to see my teammates here, I'd be worry if I saw them too.

[warmest-eyes.livejournal.com]

[Tenten has a point. Although it'd be nice to have Akamaru, she knows what the other kunoichi said is also true.]

I understand. But- [She pauses, carefully examining her words.] In the face of something foreign, I think it'd be better if we all stick together.

[projectiled.livejournal.com]

[ Tenten's face still retains serenity as she looks around before sighing. ]

I'd rather endure this ten times over on my own than drag anyone else from home into it. Unity has its strengths, but, we don't belong here, Hinata. Things are becoming serious and deadly back home, and, if a small sacrifice from myself means that others are able to be freed, than I think that'd be more important than sticking together. You can stick together anywhere back home, after all.

But, this is a problem or a dilemma that doesn't really have a concrete solution, right? It's how you feel that makes it right. If Akamaru arrives, than that's good on multiple levels but it sucks at the same time.