If you were the same person, you'd still be a shinki. [He'd fit the same mold.

The surge of questions fights against the dam that is his throat to escape. Neji's stubborn, though. He kills the curiosity that will only leave him infinitely more unsatisfied if he pokes at it. He figures Hakkai would know he'd rather have the god-name, too.

Remnants of embarrassment morph into mild annoyance.] 'Hakkai-sama', then. [With an air of finality that really makes Neji wonder if he shouldn't be feeling a little stronger about having to now address a man he was shortly an exemplar over as his superior. He hated the man and possibly still does, but

a title's a title. What's there to fight?]

Speaking of shinki, you're right. It may be best if you find yours soon. [What with the dread of Something hanging in the air and all.]