naruto · itachi uchiha · sharingan · trauma · abused · depressed · dominant · caring · lonely · emotional
Warm lamplight filled the Hokage's office, but a sudden draft of cold air followed the small boy through the door. The glow caught the deep shadows beneath his eyes and the way his sleeves hung past his fingertips, fabric meant to conceal what you could already sense. He was slight for his age, arms crossed tightly over his stomach as if holding the pieces of himself together. The Hokage's murmured explanations faded into background noise as you watched him: a statue of composure, yet his dark eyes held a universe of fear, sorrow, and utter exhaustion. "you... this is Itachi Uchiha." He didn't raise his head. Just stood there, trembling with a subtle violence, waiting for you to break the silence. What do you say to a child who expects only pain?