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[The feed kicks on to a counter in the convenience store, height adjusting a split second after as if the person holding the journal realized he needs to hold it higher if anyone is going to see what's on the counter.

Correction made, the journal reveals a SLURPEE MACHINE, clean and ready to go with cups stacked to the side. The labels of the four flavors it offers are clearly displayed, from left to right: Mountain Dew, Blue Raspberry, Orange, and Dr. Pepper.

After holding it there for a good thirty seconds, Shikamaru turns his journal back to himself, straight-faced as he checks to make sure he got all the important bits shown. When it's confirmed, he focuses back on the feed itself with a grin.]

You're welcome.

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[Shikamaru spends most of his day in the convenience store, prideful over the new working addition. Less so over what to do about the fresh-to-go items the store should be offering. At least he was able to get a Shift so the refrigerated items in the store self-replenish, and one for the slurpee machine too. The rest he'll have to figure out.

When evening comes along, Shikamaru goes into the tunnels to work more on the computer in there. After that, he detours for the bar instead of going home. Both of his roommates/two of his best friends are gone on a mission, so it's not like anyone will miss him. The least tidy out of the three of them, the apartment will be a mess when they get back so might as well take one day off from dirtying it up further. Besides, he has some items to drop off for Buffy anyways.

He'll just have a couple drinks after (no repeat of that other time) and go home.]

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I dunno, Naruto. What do you think it is.

[Because HE only heard about it from Tony Stark, so he has no idea what's going through your head, bro. Not that it takes a lot of brain power to figure it out.]

Edited 2013-07-16 05:32 (UTC)

[He's certain it has drink in it. He sees cups and flavors like orange labelled anyway. He doesn't know what it does but he's pretty sure it's edible.]

It looks like it's got drink in it. Y'know like those sodas. Except not. Is that what it is? Or is it ice cream? Is that what it does? It's making it?

What's Mountain Dew mean? I mean- I'm guessing it's the name of a mountain, but why's it on your icecream-drink machine thingy?

[-!!

That's right, he hasn't introduced Naruto to the wonders of the so-called modern earth snacks and beverages that show up here.]

The best thing you'll ever taste. [...oh wait. This is stupid ramen boy.] One of 'em, at least.

[Have you been holding out on him Shikamaru?

He looks pleased at that answer though. Best thing he's ever tasted, huh?]

I dunno, never had anything yet that can top Ichiraku's y'know? So what is it?

It's a soda. Took some getting used to, because of how sugary it is, but it has a citrus kick too.

[It's his favorite drink ever now. Come over to his apartment again, Naruto, he drinks it all the time. FOR NOW THOUGH, he jerks a thumb back at the machine.]

This thing makes a cold treat out of it.

Citrusy and sugary huh?

[He likes citrus things, and some sugary things. Plus, he'll try anything once within reason!

Alright, it's settled.]

Can I come get some?

I'd be offended if you didn't. I don't go to the trouble of speeches for nothing.

Cool! Where are you exactly? I'm coming over.

You know where the item shop is?

[Probably, if he went to look for any of his stuff.]

Yeah, 'course I do!

[There's movement. He's already getting ready to leave and make his way over.]

We're right across the street from that. Hard to miss.

Got it! See you in a bit, yeah?

[And he's off! Expect him in ten minutes.]

Sure thing.

[AND HE'LL BE THERE. Korra's on break, so it's just Shikamaru manning the convenience store when Naruto shows up. He's sitting behind the counter, feet up on it and bouncing a rubber ball off the ceiling.]

[Sure enough, in enters blond and orange, hands shoved in his pockets as he wanders up to the counter, leaning over it.]

Yo.

Hey. [Shikamaru catches the ball, and drops his feet down.] Looks like you found it all right.

Said I would.

[Have a grin, Shikamaru, before he's turning to look at this fancy machine.]

So where'd you get that thing from?

[Getting up from his seat, Shikamaru walks around the counter the corner where the slurpee machine sits, crossing his arms in satisfaction.]

Same way I got the elevator.

From those missions?

[Shikamaru, has anyone told you how much of a genius you are recently?]

That's so cool. What made you ask for this? That's how it works, right?

Yeah. When I opened the convenience store, a guy I know, Tony Stark, was telling me of these things they have in his world.

[More specifically, he told him they can make Mountain Dew slurpees.]

It sounded too good to pass up, so I submitted it for approval. Best part is I got a Shift for it too. [He gives the machine a loving pat.] No troublesome maintenance. It'll always replenish itself and never run out.

[Naruto is pretty amazed as he looks at the thing. Never runs out, huh?]

Ah Shikamaru, you're the best y'know?

[And now- what he came over for]

So! You gonna make me one?

Yeah! [He reaches for a cup - one of those red, plastic party cups. There are bigger ones here (32 and 40 oz), but until he finds some more quality small cups, he brought out these as testers.] Mountain Dew slurpee, on the house.

[Not that you have to pay for anything here, but it sounds good. He pushes the button to fill the cup up.]

[Yeah he was gonna point out that it's on the house anyway because of no money, but doesn't. He just takes the glass, sniffing it before taking a sip.]

[...]

[And another.]

Woah.

Told you.

[Yep, he's slurping this stuff down.]

Oh man, why didn't Konoha have one of these?

[Someday he has to tell you about cell phones too.]

I'd be happy if I could just get the soda. We ever get back there with memories, I'm bring it along.

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