[SPARRING THREAD | Closed]
[He's as ready as he'll ever be, anyway. He swallows hard, and takes on a fighting stance. His heart is pounding - not good. But he's pretty sure once the fight starts, he'll regain his composure. It's just the waiting, that's all. The anticipation.]
Ready, niisan.
[He blinks, a little surprised at himself for letting 'niisan' slip. But in truth... this feels more like those long-lost brotherly interactions than any of their serious fights. Perhaps because Itachi has removed his Akatsuki cloak. Or perhaps the way he seems relaxed and casual.
He frowns a little, and eases into a fighting stance.]