Freedom!
Was she always smiling? He was amused and somewhat fascinated that she kept smiling, even after he had left little if anything for her to go off of. He had to admit, she had determination and spunk. Inwardly though, he smirked to himself when he briefly caught the narrowing of her eyes. Yes. There it was. While he enjoyed playing a game of poker once in a while, it amused him to no end when people played into his hand. But he was sure that eventually, someone would lose interest in his one way games. Still, he drew it out for a bit longer until she popped off the ground towards him, seemingly taking his somewhat casual, hidden offer to follow.
It was always funny watching others try to decode him. Quelt had tried. Pamela had tried. They had all tried. And yet, his locks kept firm. He watched and waited as she trotted towards him, a name falling from her tongue. Gale huh? And then a last name as she stopped beside him. Elementas? He allowed his gaze to show a look of mock thoughtfulness, though it probably didn't look like it was mocking thought. He seemed to be deep in thought, when on the contrary, he was playing another facade card. Finally, he would show the possibility that he'd come to a conclusion. "Elementas huh? Never heard of them." There it was. Initially, he had appeared to be acting as if he knew who they were, but he'd never heard of them at all. That wasn't to say what he did was...rude. But he hadn't really gotten out and about to socialize up until now.
He turned around, a slight grin tugging at his lips as he led the way towards the forest or..whatever wasn't the beach. He hadn't missed her question about his name. So after a few steps, he stopped again and remained quiet for a moment, then he'd turn and find her gaze --probably riddled with confusion about him--and he'd answer. "Kakashi." He let it hang in the air for a moment, the slightest quirk of his lip showing he was growing amused. "Arrow." Which was his first name and which was his last name? The world may never know!
If he were anyone else. Or if he were in her position, he might have felt the slightest hint of annoyance. But he was him, and he enjoyed these sorts of...games. If you could call them that. "Kakashi Arrow. I suppose I should say it's nice to meet you, Gale Elementas." That was a little better right? Probably not. Perhaps he should quit what he was doing before she decided to try and drown him. Or bury his head in the dirt. But judging by her attitude thus far, she didn't seem to be the type to do that. Maybe...just maybe...he could get away with it a little more. But then, he might end up completely confusing her to the point it would be traumatizing. Maybe. Not really though, he could see her innocence. So eventually, he'd stop. Eventually. Maybe not now...but eventually. |
