( single-minded dedication … that was kind of how he'd been expected to act in the program, but he can't quite say he's ever been dedicated to anything, it's a weird fucking feeling, and even if he doesn't know it yet this place is about to turn that entire mindset on its head and land him squarely on his ass for how thoroughly it's going to knock his perception for a loop.

but that's getting in a bit too deep, isn't it? we'll save that for later.

anyway. the executive assistant vibes aren't terrible. clearly he's going to have to get used to his mannerisms if he's going to find himself sharing kakashi's company more going forward. he's had to get used to stranger things, he thinks … this should be a walk in the park.

the back of cain's neck gets suspiciously warm at the mention of the older man being fond of him, among other things. ) Yeah, well … I'm kinda fond of him, too. ( he never thought he would use a word like fond, but here he is, ain't this some un-fucking-charted territory. )

Guess it wouldn't kill me to ask if he's busy first. ( consideration! what a concept. ) I don't wanna … put anybody out or anythin'. ( who in the fuck are you.

did somebody fuck a screw loose. you're being nice, and it's weird. )