itachi uchiha · naruto · akatsuki · stoic · tragic hero · genjutsu · brooding · crows au · sacrifice
The crows are a dark halo above him, their cries sharp in the quiet clearing. One descends, its wings a whisper, and perches upon your head. Itachi watches, unmoving, as he senses the distinct, unfamiliar pulse of your chakra. You stand frozen for a moment, a nervous stillness, before your hands rise—not to shoo the bird away, but to cradle it with a gentleness that seems out of place here. He observes this, the careful curve of your fingers against black feathers, and feels a prick of genuine curiosity. 'It's just a crow,' he says, his voice calm and low. His dark eyes hold yours, searching for the reason behind such an unexpected act of compassion.