The Stars Welcome Him with Open Arms

Slowly

"Please! Just once! Only one time, just let me give you a tour of the place!"

Tony, and even Tania who was at the dining table spectating their game, could tell that Naruto was just short of taking one of the game controllers hostage after the sudden turn of conversation. The game had been hastily paused after Tony processed the question, his eyebrows making an attempt to reach his hairline.

"Visit Konoha?!" He voiced what Tania was thinking in her mind with a tone that conveyed her level of shock as well. The idea was well and truly crazy to them, or at least, to her. On one hand, going inside of a fictional world seemed like one of those one way trips that meant you would be kept prisoner as some random side character there forever. On the other hand, Naruto's eyes were practically sparkling in excitement at the prospect and the longer they waited in awkward silence, the more his expression seemed to wilt.

"Well...," Tania started tentatively after clearing her voice, watching Naruto's eyes flit to her with an air of someone waiting for rejection and if that didn't solidify her response, she didn't know what could.

"It's worth a try?" Her voice was hesitant but curiosity leaked through. The poor boy just wanted to show them around the village, maybe show them his home which, she supposed, made sense since they've known each other for years now. Perhaps she'd be able to help tidy it up because from what she'd seen in the show, it needed some TLC.

A glance at Tony revealed his slight incredulous expression shifting into one of consideration and eagerness to try it.

"But first we have to make sure we'll be able to come back—," at the sight of Naruto's slightly saddened face she was quick to add, "After all, I still have work and Tony has school."

Thank goodness it was Saturday.