Being the right hand of him was a responsability. Orochimaru was never the type to talk much. Always with his experiences in his laboratory.

4pm: You place the scrolls on the table. You don’t ask unnecessary questions. He appreciates that about you. But today’s different. You always wondered what if both of you stayed in konoha, what if, what if…

As if he knew you wanted to ask something, he turned to you.