004th saving smile [voice/action for CH 1]

[selfdoubt]

[The sound of something boiling can be heard in the background followed by the chopping of vegetables. Looks like someone's preparing a hearty meal. For a moment, that's all everyone listening to their journals will be able to pick up until the time Hinata's quiet voice can be heard.]

I... suppose I should have bought more lettuce...

[It seems like she's talking more to herself than to the journals. The quick rustling indicating busy movement can be heard next followed by more chopping of vegetables.

Chop. Chop. Chop.

Until Hinata yelps in surprise.]

Ah-!

[A steel object came falling down the ground and one can only guess it's the knife she's using.]

I should have been more--

[And the voice feed cuts.]

Comments

[Voice] /holds?

[selfdoubt]

[She nods with a smile.]

So, you're a vegetarian. That's the kind of stew I'm actually making.

[Action]

[selfdoubt]

Thank you.

[She looks around the kitchen.]

I... think the medical kit is inside that cabinet. [And she gestures for the cabinet nearby.]

voice;

[selfdoubt]

Oh, um- [She tries for a smile and she hopes it carries over in her voice.] it was just a cut. I'm alright.

[Voice]

[selfdoubt]

[Well, that voice certainly surprises her since it's embarrassing for Kushina to find out she's clumsy like this and askjhdla.]

O- Oh! I'm alright, Kushina-san. Please do not worry. I- It was just a cut, is all.

voice

[selfdoubt]

Y- You're right. [A small smile.] But, I'm fine. It was just a little cut.

[Voice]

[selfdoubt]

I'm fine, thank you for asking. [This is so embarrassing, different people asking if she's okay.] Please do not worry.

[Voice]

[selfdoubt]

Ah, Kiba-kun-!

[Well, Kiba should know this to be true. She's just fine.]

I'm alright. It was only a small cut.

voice;

[oftheyin]

You weren't hurt badly, were you?

[Voice]

[keepitcanine]

Yeah?

[If he thought she wasn't, he'd be over there already.

Even so—]

Let me see your hand. Lift it up for a sec.

[The camera will give him a static shot of it quickly enough.]

voice

[bravefighter]

Well at least there's that! I was a little worried there, with the sudden noise.

[Voice]

[savedtheworld]

Yep! Vegetarian, that's me alright. And that's great! People are free to eat whatever they want, but I'm glad your stew is vegetarian. Where do you live, anyway? Are you in the same building as Shikamaru?

[Voice]

[jinchuuriki]

[Guess whose face is all up in the journal?]

EH!? OIIIII, ARE YOU OKAY!?

[Action]

[screw_fate]

All right. Please keep pressure on the cut for the moment.

[And he'll go digging for that med kit. Hopefully it's still well stocked...]

[Voice]

[redhotmama]

[Psh. Kushina's had her fair share of kitchen cuts. Nobody's perfect, silly girl! ♥]

Make sure you clean it well and add a little salve so it heals good. [Hey Hinata, can you hear her smile? Too adorable not to.]

What'cha making?

[Voice]

[cuethemasong]

Whoa! I heard the voice of a cute girl in pain!

voice

[weaponry]

Hinata! Is everything okay? Make sure you cut away from yourself. [ If her finger is severed she'll just take her to Ino, other than that she's just listening carefully to make sure she didn't accidentally sever her hand. ]

[Voice]

[ivanyouidiot]

If you're sure. I know a doctor could be called for you.

[Voice]

[of_sablier]

Ah, are you all right?

[Voice]

[selfdoubt]

Yes, I am. But I'm not in the same floor as him.

[Action]

[selfdoubt]

[Hinata obeys his order, placing a wet cloth on the cut. It stings a little bit but not as painful as the injuries they usually gain during battle. If anything, this shouldn't bother her as much. She doesn't show any signs of hurting, though, and instead follows Neji with her gaze.]

voice;

[selfdoubt]

Ah, of course not- [She holds up her finger.] I only acquired a mild cut.

[Voice]

[selfdoubt]

[Still. ;w;]

I- I will. Thank you for the advice, Kushina-san. [She can. Oh, Naruto's Mom, she'll forever be nervous when talking to you.]

I'm, well, I'm making stew. I hope to give some to our friends.

voice

[selfdoubt]

I apologize for worrying you, then. [It was never her intention.] I will be more careful next time.

[Voice]

[selfdoubt]

Oh, um, there's no need- It was only a small cut.

[Voice]

[selfdoubt]

[She feels embarrassed by the order but she obeys anyway, fully knowing that Kiba's just concerned for her.

So she lifts up her hand. The cut is on her point finger and it's very deep but not shallow either. Something a ninja like her can totally tolerate.]