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Who:Rock Lee and whoever?!
When: At varying times around December 12th and 13th
Where: Various locations around the colony!
What: Oh you know, Rock Lee things.
Rating/Warning: youth

A. CERES Marketplace

[Rock Lee happens to be at the general store, collecting groceries. There's seemingly a number of normal products in his shopping cart... but then there's also massive amounts of packages of floss. In fact, he even seems to be intensely flossing as he waits in line and focusing on his canines. What could it mean...?

Or you could find him at a clothing store, staring at the variety of neckwear.]

B. CERES Gym

[Another day at the gym. He's been working harder ever since he lost his job at the sports store. Here at the gym, he acts as a martial arts instructor. But, he's dealing with a problem passed down by whoever his boss happens to be: apparently some of his students have complained about his workouts being too intense. He has to do something to amend that.]

For fellow instructors

[If Rock Lee sees anyone else who teaches at the gym, he will handstand-run right at them.]

Excuse me!! I would like a moment of your time, please!

For students or anyone else

[Once he sees anyone he's trained with, or someone who looks like a potential new student, he will try greeting them with a meek wave. Can he keep down the intensity?!]

C. Ramen Place

[Rock Lee is taking orders at the same ramen place where Naruto works.]

Would you like anything, esteemed customer?! I can guarantee that our curry ramen will make you feel more lively than ever!!

D. Wild Card!

Feel free to run into him somewhere around the residential, shopping and/or entertainment districts!

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[Kuzuryuu's just browsing around, minding his own business and checking out what kind of selection this place has when he walks past an aisle and notices a somewhat familiar shiny bowl cut.]

[Ah. This guy again. Looking at...neckwear? He should really probably keep walking. Just...move one foot...then the other...walk pas-- dammit no he's a friend of Peko's, even if he's kinda weird. He needs to make an effort to get to know her friends.]

Oi, Rock. [Dear god, please give him permission to use your first name before he sticks with that.] What're you doing over here?

[His pensive examination of the cravats and neckerchiefs are interrupted by the calling of a familiar voice. Lee glances over and down at him in surprise.]

Ah... Kuzuryuu-kun! It's you! You could call me 'Lee' if you chose...

As for what I am doing here, I am examining articles of clothing!

[He raises an eyebrow, seemingly a little surprised that something like that is okay. But, alright, if he's okay with it.]

Lee then.

[Wait are those... oh jesus they are. Why more of this frilly bullshit.]

Oh jeez, don't tell me you took what that guy said on the network seriously.

[LEE. WHY.]

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The older gentleman? [Rock Lee gives a nod.]

I am not sure if I truly agree with him, but I am interested in trying out his ideas!

...not while still wearing that, I hope.

[Please don't tell him you're mixing spandex with a cravat. For the love of god. Both of these things are bad enough on their own, but together???]

Er... no, while I do believe it may be interesting, this will be for... a more formal outfit!

...probably not the good kind of "interesting." [FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, LEE.] But there's nothing wrong with ties, you know, don't let that guy fool you. Cravats or whatever are as ridiculously dated as they are ridiculous looking.

What's the occasion though? [Okay despite the fact that he almost exclusively wears suits, there's a difference between what he's wearing now and what he'd consider "formal" attire.]

Ah, I see, so ties truly are righteous! [He takes out a notepad and scribbles that down.] I thought that cravat did look very dashing after all! But I shall note your opinion, Kuruzryuu-kun.

As for the occasion... I would like to put together an outfit for an upcoming ball!

...righteous? [Are...are you trying to be hip, Lee? What is.]

Wait what? What ball? Wait... [Hold on, Oz mentioned something like this at the carnival.] Is this CERES pulling something weird again? Somebody I met at the carnival said they threw a masquerade ball once.

[If that is the case, why are you considering going. It will probably be dangerous.]

Er, yes, a very just choice! [He nods quickly. Either being hip or too formal or maybe both.]

But this is not CERES's doing! Natalia-san... She will be throwing a ball to celebrate her birthday and the coming holiday! It will be a very lovely occasion...

... [He's very forcibly reminded of Sonia now. Not that that's a bad thing just...goodness you are trying there, aren't you?]

Oh, I see. Well at least that should be safer then. Though, you know, you should pick out your suit first, then move on to coordinating neckwear. Just a tip.

[Princesses gonna princess.]

Ah... Thank you, Kuzuryuu-kun! That sounds like a 'cool tip'! [He flashes a thumbs up.] I feel like I'm learning a lot thanks to you!

[They sure are.]

[Kuzuryuu looks a little flustered though.]

It was just one little piece of advice... [It's not like it's a big deal or anything, b-baka!] But...no problem...

Friendly affection shows itself in the smallest ways! [He flashes Kuzuryuu a thumbs up.] I'm still thankful! You should got to the ball as well, Kuzuryuu-kun!

I...dunno about that. [Dancing...is not really his thing. And the biggest parties he's ever been to are likely the weddings of various family members. HE'S SU UNSURE ABOUT THIS BALL THING.] I don't even know this Natalia person...

[And Katar completely forgot that invitations were being handwaved hence why Kuzuryuu had no idea what Lee was talking about earlier. Clearly he just hasn't noticed his yet or something.]

I can tell you many things about her - I can even introduce you! [He is ready to sell the hell out of this dance.]

Do not worry, Kuzuryuu-kun... Natalia-san is a very kind and friendly person. I am sure that she will be glad to meet you and accept you into her party! It will be a time to truly have fun as youths!

[Katar is a deity, just blame the eyepatch somehow.]

I... [......] We'll see. I'll think about it.

[And eventually, he will decide to go. A whole four days before the ball is supposed to happen. Truly spectacular.]

Ah yes... the troubles of youth. Yes, Kuzuryuu-kun, take your time on this decision! I am here if you me!!

Hey, I'm not that young, y'know. [WHY DO YOU KEEP SAYING YOUTH.] I'm seventeen, not a child.

Seventeen? Ah... You are younger than me, Kuzuryuu-kun! [He says that with a cheery smile.] Do not worry, you are still in the springtime of your youth, even if your youth is not at full power!

...

[Lee's are you kidding here. Kuzuryuu is actually the world's youngest old man. Youth? What youth? He skipped that stage and went straight to geezerdom.]

What...the fuck does that even mean? Springtime of youth...

[oh god it's a one-eyed neji]

The springtime of youth!! It's that passionate, hot-blooded feeling of being young and striving to overcome your limits! Isn't it... beautiful?!

[In some aspects, he really kind of is.

I...don't really see what being young has to do with it but I get the other stuff. [Though his "passion" and "hot-bloodedness" tends to manifest as anger more than anything...]

[As for being young, well...okay look at his face and see if you can maybe understand why he doesn't really get that part. He hates being treated like a child. And unfortunately, sometimes...]

[Maybe... No, he's Lee, it's hard for him to catch on.]

Being young gives you energy! And drive! It means that you have your whole life ahead of you! I am sure that you can truly understand it.

I dunno about that...I know some pretty driven and energetic old people. [He comes from a very hot blooded family...and they really don't cool down any with age...] You're right that you've got your whole life ahead of you, sure, but in my experience, being young just means nobody takes you seriously.

[Or in his case, looking young.]

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