[Truth be told, he should have expected Shikamaru sooner or later. After all, he's got a history with Ino as both friend and teammate. If the news was going to hit anyone else, he was the most likely candidate.
By now, Riku's had time to wind down. Mickey's visit and the conversations he shared over the journal eased some of the pain brought from the morning's events. He's skipped his share of rocks, listened to the sounds of the forest, and now he's sitting with his back against the mast, his journal in his lap and his Komory bat dozing on his shoulder.
When he hears Shikamaru's voice, the journal snaps shut, and he looks up, a faint hint of a smirk lining his lips.]
Probably could use a few touch ups, but thanks. This raft's got a bit of a history.
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By now, Riku's had time to wind down. Mickey's visit and the conversations he shared over the journal eased some of the pain brought from the morning's events. He's skipped his share of rocks, listened to the sounds of the forest, and now he's sitting with his back against the mast, his journal in his lap and his Komory bat dozing on his shoulder.
When he hears Shikamaru's voice, the journal snaps shut, and he looks up, a faint hint of a smirk lining his lips.]
Probably could use a few touch ups, but thanks. This raft's got a bit of a history.