… okay, so backspacing that message he knows full well what and why. It's a shame no such filter exists when it comes to in-person meetings, but at least Jun is spared from his yelling for now.
He gets this instead: ]
man do you ever let anything go?
[ Jun McJucson what about this is being nice ]
the costume thing i can definitely do [ in fact, he has a great idea, ] when'd you want to do this? now? later? i have nothing else going on i can pick up snacks on my way too!!
[ It's fine, Naruto already knows Jun's kooky in the head… Interesting, he says! He doesn't warrant that with a response. Sometimes, you gotta give your friends these allowances…… ]
gotcha i'll meet you there in a bit then!!
[ And that'll be the last Jun will hear from him for now, unless he has something else he'd like to bring up in the interim. It'll take a few extra minutes for him to show up because of his detours, but he does make decent time, showing up in about fifteen! Naruto isn't sure whether or not to knock, it being a communal building— but he knocks anyway, thrumming with mischievous energy. Why is that, you might ask?
If and when Jun opens the door— he'll be met with a carbon copy of himself (in his school uniform, thank god) and an eerily familiar pose. Kicking his foot all the same, he opts for finger guns, a grocery bag hanging from his wrist. ]
Yoohoo—! ♪ ☆ [ god he even sounds like Jun, except he's purposefully going several octaves too high, ] Someone call for a viewing party?
[Jun doesn't have anything else to add, so he leaves Naruto's message on "✔ Read" as he goes take care of his own things - sprucing up the viewing area of the library, grabbing his own costume, grabbing the DVDs he wants to watch, etc.
Not wanting to just do magic girl again, he instead opts for a ninja costume, as if too planning to troll a friend! But as Jun opens his door, Jun's eyes going VERY wide and taking a step back in surprise with a strangled noise is proof enough that Naruto has indeed won this round]
W-Wha-- [Holy shit, he stares for a quick moment as he takes in the whole sight. He knew Naruto could change forms, but he wasn't expecting THIS. He wasn't expecting to be staring at himself, hearing himself talk at a pitch that'd probably be painful for dogs. It stirs a very special emotion in him]
Wow Naruto...! I hate it!
[He sounds like he's in awe, but boy he hates it!!! Change immediately!!]
[ For the first time since they'd met, Naruto truly feels as if he's one-upped his friend! What a milestone and momentous occasion— good thing they're about to celebrate something else so this can be lumped in right along with it. Returning to his natural stance and Jun's usual pitch, the only thing he doesn't do is bother schooling his expression into one that's in-character; he can have fun looking at himself grinning a grin that reaches the full way to his eyes, pearly whites on complete display.
He did say Halloween was the season for spookiness, didn't he? Anyway, Naruto's engraving every bit of this into memory. ]
But, I'm you? [ Don't hate yourself, Jun! Solemnly, he reaches out to pat his shoulder. ] That's rough, buddy.
[Yes congratulations Naruto, you managed to one-up Jun for sure on this one. Jun's used to seeing clones of himself, but he was complete control of what they did. This however was unnatural- right down to that very Un-Jun like smile. Did his face muscles even move that much??? He's never tried and he's not sure he ever wants to]
Yes, I can see that, and I hate it. [Jokes on you Naruto he already hates himself. But he thinks he hates this version even more wow!!!
Still, at least he can see some humor it and lets out a small sound of amused resignation]
Very funny, Naruto. But are you really going to stay looking like that the whole time?
[ Naruto is a decade too early to be familiar with the current generation's self-deprecating humour shtick?? jkjk he gets it but needs to make one last comment, ]
You have a nice face though? [ and if the smiling weren't jarring enough, there's that characteristic full-bodied laugh of his. At least, it isn't something Jun needs to tolerate for all too long, because he'll dispel the technique once he catches a breath, revealing his actual self that isn't clad in black and orange for once. He's wearing a frog kigurumi! He's been learning all month how comfortable they are, okay. ]
I mean, I could've, [ covering a snort with his hand, ] But seeing your expression was good enough.
[Oh...Oh that that is just unsettling. The laughter of course feel sout of place, but even more so is Naruto complimenting his face while WEARING it. That's just....eugh]
...N-Naruto if doing this is your way of flirting, I might have an idea of why you're still single.
[ Huff!! Incredible that they can talk about these things with a straight face now. Truly incredible. This is development anyone would be envious about?? ]
And huh. … [ He gives Jun another look as if that hadn't crossed his mind in the slightest. Quirking a brow, ] Guess I've seen stranger. Still, you're missing the most important part— your forehead protector!
[ His is absent for once, but he taps his bare forehead. ] No proper ninja goes without! This is how I really know no one knows jack about 'em.
[ Jun's missing out by not having sentient clones? Nothing like being your own friend— or your own enemy— so what that comment gets is a blank look. Never mind transformations being as common as they are! This is what he chooses to be hung up on?? ]
Yeah! It symbolises which village you came from and recognises that you've gone through the whole process. They don't just let anyone become a ninja, y'know?
[ the fact that he has to make that disclaimer, ]
I'm sure it's saved my life once or twice too. Anyway! We aren't here to talk about any of that, [ he holds out and shakes the bag as if displaying a grand ol' prize, and there has to be a dozen different goods in there, at least. ] We're here to party!
[A blank look...well that's reassuring. Jun let's the topic move on, however]
Ah...so that's how it is.
[A proof of identification in other words, much like his own seal. He gets it, in his own way. Still, Naruto has a point. They were just supposed to be having fun today. Not talking work]
Mm, you're right! [That bag of snacks? Was pretty impressive.] Come on, I got everything set up.
[He'll gesture him to follow to the viewing area. It's not much, but he's managed to get a couch here, along with some pillows and blankets in front of the tv.] So I was thinking we'd start with a show that's popular in my world, called Magical Girl Alisa. Is that okay?
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oh yeah! wasn't it the thing you were talking about earlier in the month?
weird that they made the celebration so early
hmmmmmmmmmm
if it's today then we gotta make it special
what do people usually do for it?
all i got from it was food
and more food
and more food
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Well, I'm not an expert.
But I know people wear costumes! And indulge in spooky stuff.
[...]
Though for your sake, we can skip out on that latter part.
[BEING NICE TODAY.]
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… okay, so backspacing that message he knows full well what and why. It's a shame no such filter exists when it comes to in-person meetings, but at least Jun is spared from his yelling for now.
He gets this instead: ]
man
do you ever let anything go?
[ Jun McJucson what about this is being nice ]
the costume thing i can definitely do [ in fact, he has a great idea, ]
when'd you want to do this? now? later? i have nothing else going on
i can pick up snacks on my way too!!
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Huh? I don't know what you're talking about.
I just remembered you don't like scary stuff.
[But no Naruto he definitely never lets anything go. Even if he didn't mean anything by it this time]
Well if we're both free, why not now?
Do you wanna go to my place or use the library I set up in town center?Snacks would be good!!
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isn't that normal? who likes stuff like that?
that sounds messed
and maybe the library if you think there will be fewer interruptions
wouldn't want to bother the other folks at your place
[ The only thing he knows about them? That conversation long, long ago. ]
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[Jun you are not a good example of someone that's not "messed"]
Mm, good thought. Library should be quiet enough. We can meet up there when we're ready.
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gotcha
i'll meet you there in a bit then!!
[ And that'll be the last Jun will hear from him for now, unless he has something else he'd like to bring up in the interim. It'll take a few extra minutes for him to show up because of his detours, but he does make decent time, showing up in about fifteen! Naruto isn't sure whether or not to knock, it being a communal building— but he knocks anyway, thrumming with mischievous energy. Why is that, you might ask?
If and when Jun opens the door— he'll be met with a carbon copy of himself (in his school uniform, thank god) and an eerily familiar pose. Kicking his foot all the same, he opts for finger guns, a grocery bag hanging from his wrist. ]
Yoohoo—! ♪ ☆ [ god he even sounds like Jun, except he's purposefully going several octaves too high, ] Someone call for a viewing party?
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Not wanting to just do magic girl again, he instead opts for a ninja costume, as if too planning to troll a friend! But as Jun opens his door, Jun's eyes going VERY wide and taking a step back in surprise with a strangled noise is proof enough that Naruto has indeed won this round]
W-Wha-- [Holy shit, he stares for a quick moment as he takes in the whole sight. He knew Naruto could change forms, but he wasn't expecting THIS. He wasn't expecting to be staring at himself, hearing himself talk at a pitch that'd probably be painful for dogs. It stirs a very special emotion in him]
Wow Naruto...! I hate it!
[He sounds like he's in awe, but boy he hates it!!! Change immediately!!]
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He did say Halloween was the season for spookiness, didn't he? Anyway, Naruto's engraving every bit of this into memory. ]
But, I'm you? [ Don't hate yourself, Jun! Solemnly, he reaches out to pat his shoulder. ] That's rough, buddy.
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Yes, I can see that, and I hate it. [Jokes on you Naruto he already hates himself. But he thinks he hates this version even more wow!!!
Still, at least he can see some humor it and lets out a small sound of amused resignation]
Very funny, Naruto. But are you really going to stay looking like that the whole time?
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You have a nice face though? [ and if the smiling weren't jarring enough, there's that characteristic full-bodied laugh of his. At least, it isn't something Jun needs to tolerate for all too long, because he'll dispel the technique once he catches a breath, revealing his actual self that isn't clad in black and orange for once. He's wearing a frog kigurumi! He's been learning all month how comfortable they are, okay. ]
I mean, I could've, [ covering a snort with his hand, ] But seeing your expression was good enough.
What about you? That a fashion statement?
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[Oh...Oh that that is just unsettling. The laughter of course feel sout of place, but even more so is Naruto complimenting his face while WEARING it. That's just....eugh]
...N-Naruto if doing this is your way of flirting, I might have an idea of why you're still single.
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Thank God. I'll admit you got me good, but... I like this costume much better.
[The frog one. It's cute! As for himself]
Me? I'm supposed to be a ninja. [....ha.]
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[ Huff!! Incredible that they can talk about these things with a straight face now. Truly incredible. This is development anyone would be envious about?? ]
And huh. … [ He gives Jun another look as if that hadn't crossed his mind in the slightest. Quirking a brow, ] Guess I've seen stranger. Still, you're missing the most important part— your forehead protector!
[ His is absent for once, but he taps his bare forehead. ] No proper ninja goes without! This is how I really know no one knows jack about 'em.
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[Come on Naruto that's some horror movie level stuff there!
But oh that's...a weird thing to get hung up about] Really? A forehead protector?
[Naruto isn't wearing it now...but he remembers seeing it before.]
...I just thought you liked bandanas. Is that really something ninjas wear?
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Yeah! It symbolises which village you came from and recognises that you've gone through the whole process. They don't just let anyone become a ninja, y'know?
[ the fact that he has to make that disclaimer, ]
I'm sure it's saved my life once or twice too. Anyway! We aren't here to talk about any of that, [ he holds out and shakes the bag as if displaying a grand ol' prize, and there has to be a dozen different goods in there, at least. ] We're here to party!
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Ah...so that's how it is.
[A proof of identification in other words, much like his own seal. He gets it, in his own way. Still, Naruto has a point. They were just supposed to be having fun today. Not talking work]
Mm, you're right! [That bag of snacks? Was pretty impressive.] Come on, I got everything set up.
[He'll gesture him to follow to the viewing area. It's not much, but he's managed to get a couch here, along with some pillows and blankets in front of the tv.] So I was thinking we'd start with a show that's popular in my world, called Magical Girl Alisa. Is that okay?