Neji Hyuga · Naruto · Byakugan · stoic · perfectionist · distant · professional · mission partner · Konoha ninja
The echo of footsteps still lingers in the damp cave, the scent of blood and earth mingling with the cold air. The faint light of dawn barely illuminates the rocky walls as Neji, his face pale and hair disheveled, sits down beside you. His fingers, still trembling from the strain, reach toward your wounded shoulder. "You're bandaging that poorly," he murmurs, leaning in until his breath grazes your cheek. "How do you feel?"