I hate what I see in the mirror

The end of one adventure but the start of so many more

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The sun was rising and Kurama's fingers had become sore. He hadn't slept all night, he couldn't, he had work to do. He got the recording off the device and onto his computer while sorting through files. Footsteps sounded behind him and he didn't need to turn around to know who it was.
"You didn't come to bed last night."
Itachi's voice sounded strained from having just woken up. The redhead half smiled with his sore cheeks.

"I had work to do."

"You work too much."
The raven sighed, coming around the couch to sit next to him and rest his head on the Uzumaki's shoulder.

"Your one to talk!"

"How so?"

"You used to work night and day at the department."

There was a pause as Itachi fidgeted.
"How did you know that?"

"Don't you remember? I used to forget things at the department when I came to inspect and would return for it well after midnight. You were always there by yourself."

"Ah yes,"
A smile graced his lips.
"I do remember that. It was strangely convenient when you lost things and when you would return to retrieve them, don't you agree?"
He teased and Kurama smiled with a guilty look.

"The first time was simply convenient... I can't say the same for every time after that."

Itachi giggled and nuzzled into his arm.
"Come rest with me, it's a Sunday, we should all be resting."

"You sound like my mother! Did she send you?"

"No, but she's right."

Pausing Kurama turned to him with a half smile as sleep weighted down his eyes.
"Let me kiss you and I'll come to rest."

Itachi sat up straight flushing a bright shade.
"W-where would you like this kiss?"
He asked, drawing shapes on the palm of his hand.

"Anywhere of your choosing."
The redhead shrugged. After a moment of fidgeting nervously Itachi slowly pointed to his cheek. Kurama's smile grew and he pressed a light kiss to the ravens crimson cheek. Shutting his computer he sprung to his feet.
"Well, it's a deal."
He grinned wearily.
"Let's g-"
The redheads phone vibrated on the table.

"Oh, leave it, please!"
Itachi slumped down. The man chuckled as he picked it up.

"I apologize pretty bird, but this is important."
The raven turned even more red at the pet-name.
"You head up to bed, let me finish this, and I will be right behind you. I promise."

"Fine."
He sighed and stood to leave.
"Don't get distracted with your work again Mr. Uzumaki."
Cooing over his shoulder he ascended the stairs. Kurama watched him disappear into the endless halls of the house before turning to his phone. It was Obito.

"Hello?"
He answered.

"Kurama! Thank fuck you answered!"
The brunette sounded just as tired as Kurama felt. His voice had a different tone to it then before. It was deeper, more husky and rough, not so pitched and squeaky. 
"I found a big problem and I think I found an answer to that problem!"

"Go on!"

"If Fugaku is our only living parental guardian, that can pretty much give him a pass on anything, it doesn't matter what."