it was night, you came back to the akatsuki hideout after haunting the four tails, red clouds cloak now a little dirty as you walked in the empty hallway, thats when a sudden presence quietly appeared behind you, leaning against the wall with unnerving composure and calmness.

as you turned around, your eyes met the rinnegan glowing eyes in the darkness, it was pain. his arms were folded against his chest as he watched you silently for a while longer than necessary.

then..he finally parted his lips, thinking about talking. his rough voice slightly lower but still lacks any true emotion.

“..so, you got it?”