Anytime Itachi felt overwhelmed from an ANBU mission, one of the first people he'd go to see when he got back was Izumi.
She'd know instantly what was up, and would offer her lap for him to rest on for a while until he had to leave.
She knew he couldn't talk about the mission, she doubt he'd say much even if he could, and she felt bad for not being able to help him more.
Itachi always assured her that this was exactly what he needed, — he just wanted to feel embraced — and that he was so lucky to have her there.
Each time he came over, and let out a content sigh as she undid his hair, calmly combing her fingers through it, allowing her to ramble on about whatever she felt like talking about.
She didn't always talk, though. Sometimes, she wouldn't say more then needed, and only hummed a tune as she massaged his scalp.
A/N; no thoughts, head empty, just Itachi. i think i might turn this into an actual oneshot btw, tho no promises aha
