[He doesn't look away, waiting throughout that for Masaomi to make up his mind. It's too important to back down on - the most important thing to him. He had to be clear on it.
Shikamaru nods to the question - not much different at all. And having Masaomi word it like that puts this into much simpler terms too. It's like an alliance. His responsibilities remain with Konoha, but so long as that isn't put at risk, he can help them out here too.]
All right. Then we're settled? [Unless Gold has a problem with it, or something.]
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Shikamaru nods to the question - not much different at all. And having Masaomi word it like that puts this into much simpler terms too. It's like an alliance. His responsibilities remain with Konoha, but so long as that isn't put at risk, he can help them out here too.]
All right. Then we're settled? [Unless Gold has a problem with it, or something.]