But... I haven't had much family to talk to about it, either. Sasuke's mission was top secret; I couldn't tell anyone where he was or what he was doing. It was hard enough trying to keep it classified with Sarada asking me where her dad is all the time.
[ That is regret in her voice. If she could go back, she might have done things differently. She might have told Sarada the truth sooner. She might have insisted he come home when he could. Knowing that she was doing what she thought was right at the time... isn't much consolation.
She listens quietly as Naruto continues. It does make sense, in a way she hadn't considered. Eventually, she lays her hand over his. ]
I don't think you ever told me about your mother.
[ This is a little bit of a lie. He has in her time. It's just that this one hasn't. There's an implicit invitation there. ]
no subject
[ Teammates. Family, in a way. ]
But... I haven't had much family to talk to about it, either. Sasuke's mission was top secret; I couldn't tell anyone where he was or what he was doing. It was hard enough trying to keep it classified with Sarada asking me where her dad is all the time.
[ That is regret in her voice. If she could go back, she might have done things differently. She might have told Sarada the truth sooner. She might have insisted he come home when he could. Knowing that she was doing what she thought was right at the time... isn't much consolation.
She listens quietly as Naruto continues. It does make sense, in a way she hadn't considered. Eventually, she lays her hand over his. ]
I don't think you ever told me about your mother.
[ This is a little bit of a lie. He has in her time. It's just that this one hasn't. There's an implicit invitation there. ]