"Thanks, I'd appreciate that. Ino gave me directions, but I wouldn't mind company." He falls into step with Aang, headed toward the clothing store. "Will I be able to get my armor there, or just regular clothes?"

Chouji grinned, unsurprised by the fact that Shikamaru had made friends here. "Shikamaru is a good friend to have," he agreed. "Yes, I'm a ninja too."