Do you become a different person when you die? I suppose it's possible.
[But, if so, he's that different person now. The death Sharak had told him she'd seen had been less than final, in reality; it's in his past.
After a moment, he shakes his head firmly.]
I'm not your god. If you want to stand on ceremony --
[-- and this is definitely a teasing glint in his eye as he continues:]
"Sensei" will do. But you're right. [There's something in the air today, despite the pleasant weather; it's not exactly youki, but it raises the hairs on Hakkai's neck in a similar way.] Soon would be best. It is, believe it or not, good to see you again, Neji.
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[But, if so, he's that different person now. The death Sharak had told him she'd seen had been less than final, in reality; it's in his past.
After a moment, he shakes his head firmly.]
I'm not your god. If you want to stand on ceremony --
[-- and this is definitely a teasing glint in his eye as he continues:]
"Sensei" will do. But you're right. [There's something in the air today, despite the pleasant weather; it's not exactly youki, but it raises the hairs on Hakkai's neck in a similar way.] Soon would be best. It is, believe it or not, good to see you again, Neji.