[Once she felt that pat on her head, Ino already knows what he's telling her. Chouji's right - Shikamaru's never one to let his words speak louder than his actions and time and again, she's thankful of that. Because there are words better said with actions.
So she's going to do the same because while she had always been a woman of words, right now they're failing her and right now she wants her teammates to feel her words instead of just hearing them. With the soft smile she had retained through her pained tears, Ino pulls away from Chouji's half embrace and lets go of Shikamaru's hand.
This way, she can easily throw her arms around both of their shoulders to pull them closer, gently. It's an act so simple yet so important to her.
Thanks, you guys. I can never be thankful enough. You two are the best teammates and friends a girl and ninja could ever have.
A reassuring squeeze.
We'll get through this, like we always do.
Shikamaru and Chouji might not be able to read minds like she does, but she knows at this time, they don't need to.]
[Action: Ino-Shika-Chou]
So she's going to do the same because while she had always been a woman of words, right now they're failing her and right now she wants her teammates to feel her words instead of just hearing them. With the soft smile she had retained through her pained tears, Ino pulls away from Chouji's half embrace and lets go of Shikamaru's hand.
This way, she can easily throw her arms around both of their shoulders to pull them closer, gently. It's an act so simple yet so important to her.
Thanks, you guys. I can never be thankful enough. You two are the best teammates and friends a girl and ninja could ever have.
A reassuring squeeze.
We'll get through this, like we always do.
Shikamaru and Chouji might not be able to read minds like she does, but she knows at this time, they don't need to.]