Chouji is disinclined to be quite as calm as Temari with regard to the war. "But--" before he can speak more than a word of protest, she continues.
He goes still at the request. There is only one reason he can think of for her to make it. Chouji is slow and careful, the movement of his mouth deliberately more pronounced than usual, when he replies. "Your hearing?" Chouji asks quietly. For a shinobi, sensory damage is among the worst injuries.
"I'm sorry." The apology slips out inadvertently, and Chouji knows Temari won't appreciate the pity. He can hardly apologize for his own apology, though, so Chouji will accept any response she feels necessary.
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He goes still at the request. There is only one reason he can think of for her to make it. Chouji is slow and careful, the movement of his mouth deliberately more pronounced than usual, when he replies. "Your hearing?" Chouji asks quietly. For a shinobi, sensory damage is among the worst injuries.
"I'm sorry." The apology slips out inadvertently, and Chouji knows Temari won't appreciate the pity. He can hardly apologize for his own apology, though, so Chouji will accept any response she feels necessary.