I'm really tired.

When I first got here, I was sad. Not because I missed my friends, because they were here. Ino, Shika. The only ones that I really hung around anyway, were here also. I was sad because I missed Konoha. I missed my family. I guess... I guess I missed being a ninja.

As time went on though, stuff happened. Stuff with me and Sakon and Ukon. And that Pyramid Head guy when I got kidnapped with all those other people. I mean... and all that stuff... all that did was remind me of stuff. Of back when we were chasing down Sasuke. And then about Asuma-sensei. And... I was glad I was here. I didnt have responsibility. I didnt have anyone I had to report in to. It was just me and Shika and Ino. And I love that. I'm glad I'm here. Because after what happened with Jirobou...

And that kinda stuff doesnt stop happening here, though. I mean, about Shizune. And everything that Orochimaru and the Akatsuki have done... It... it really makes me glad I'm not in Konoha... because as bad as it is here, it's worse there. It always was, and always will be.

So, what I guess I'm trying to say is... I dont want to leave. I dont want to be a ninja. I just want to be here with my friends. Because I love you guys. I really do. Even if I dont talk to you all that often.

And I wish I could sleep.

Ino-chan? Shika? Ah... you guys arent busy today, are you?

[[ooc: Struck. Have your fun. XD]]

Jeez I'm glad yesterday is over. People shouldn't pry like that...

Blah. I'd say I've been busy, but I haven't been Just been lazy. It's really nice to have Shika and Ino-chan around, so we can just... ya know, be lazy and stuff together. It's almost like back before... you know. About Asuma.

What's everyone else been up to? It's looked kinda quiet around here...

Yup.

Thing's've been pretty quiet around our apartment lately, now that Ino-chan is back. But it's been nice, you know? We... we missed her a lot. And are really glad she's back.

What's everyone else been up to? I saw about Cobray...

Someone told me Orochimaru and Kabuto are gone... is that true?

I hope they took Tayuya and those twins with them...

Thanks for the gifts, everyone! I promise I'm working on something you'll all enjoy!

( Filtered to Shikamaru )

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Guess now's as good a time as any to get some training in!

Why can't we have fun curse days ALL the time?

( Filtered to Konoha-nin )

Pirates?

I haven't seen anyone yet... but this island is nice. Nice fruits.

I hope everyone enjoys the party tonight.

And Shika, why wouldn't we go? And you bet your ass we're dragging you with us.

...well, Ino will. I've been up here all day helping get set up.

Stupid fakes flags.

Stupid sitting at the carousel.

Hope the rest of you guys are doing better than I am.

All right, Team 4! You guys saw Yotsuba's strategy... let's do this!

We'll win for sure!

Hey, Kiba's here too, now.

Shizune... is everything ok? You've been making yourself kinda scarce lately... and I heard a rumor that...

Thanks to everyone who showed up at the bbq yesterday! I hope you had fun and at all you wanted!

There's still a lot of food left, though... anyone wanna come by and eat with us?

Greed, how are you enjoying those pics?

On a kinda related note, now that everyone is back... it's time for a BBQ! When would be good for everyone? And I mean everyone. No one's not invited. Period. Everyone's allowed in. As long as they promise not to cause trouble.

Shizune... how are you?

Ino-chan's back! I'm really excited about it... and Shika is too! even if he thinks she's troublesome.

Toph, Nill, Yotsuba! You have to meet her! She's really nice, and I think you'd like her.

Glad to see you're back, too, Shizune. We all missed you!

Looks like I'm gonna get in trouble.

I saw Ino-chan!

Thanks for the pictures, Nill! I hope you enjoyed coming over. n____n

Someone said something about fireworks?