[He instinctively tightens his arm around Ino at her words, not realizing he's moved until after the fact. Chouji smiles at her as he blinks away the last of his own tears. He returns Ino's caring glance with a jumbled up mix of heartache, pride, and equal affection easily readable on his own face.] Yes, just like that.
[Chouji's gaze flicks back to Shikamaru immediately when Ino's attention shifts. His teammates have never grieved the same way, and he isn't sure this piece of advice will go over well. Shikamaru's actions have always spoken louder than words, and his words are more sparing than Ino's. Chouji is pretty sure Shikamaru already got what he needed most, though. He said goodbye to his father last night.]
[Action: Ino-Shika-Chou]
[Chouji's gaze flicks back to Shikamaru immediately when Ino's attention shifts. His teammates have never grieved the same way, and he isn't sure this piece of advice will go over well. Shikamaru's actions have always spoken louder than words, and his words are more sparing than Ino's. Chouji is pretty sure Shikamaru already got what he needed most, though. He said goodbye to his father last night.]