There were very few Hyuuga in the ANBU ranks as it was, really--they liked to keep their own close, and serve Konoha in their own way. That in mind, there was no reason to clump such a rare and valuable resource into the same squad, when they would want to spread it as far as they could manage. In that case, wasn't it possible that two members could potentially even go for years without seeing each other, unless they ran into each other like this, or had some reason to glimpse the tattoo beneath each others' robes?
To be honest, Hizashi had taken to doing that, at one point. It was easier, when he'd been able to keep a mental roster of who he could beg favors from, asking his fellow Branch cousins if they would mind a spot of babysitting if he was forced to be absent on ANBU business. He probably wouldn't have been able to manage, otherwise; it had been a godsend, having at least a few people he could trust for support.
"I'd expect no less..... Congratulations, Neji." There was another glow of warmth in those words, polite though they must have sounded on the surface, while someone still lingered in earshot. Still, there was no doubt Neji would be able to pick up on the undercurrent of pride there, finally able to hear about Neji's progress so openly. Neji had always been brilliant, after all; he'd worked tirelessly to ensure that gift wasn't wasted. In his mind, at least, that was one of the harder parts over with; less physically demanding than most, it was true, but the mental exhaustion incurred by memorizing such a complex silent language was immense. Difficult though it still was, in comparison, advanced first aid might even feel like a breath of fresh air.
At least that was more easily applicable, and practiced hands on, rather than forcing you to glue yourself to a book and memorize things. Neji always had learned best by doing, hadn't he?
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To be honest, Hizashi had taken to doing that, at one point. It was easier, when he'd been able to keep a mental roster of who he could beg favors from, asking his fellow Branch cousins if they would mind a spot of babysitting if he was forced to be absent on ANBU business. He probably wouldn't have been able to manage, otherwise; it had been a godsend, having at least a few people he could trust for support.
"I'd expect no less..... Congratulations, Neji." There was another glow of warmth in those words, polite though they must have sounded on the surface, while someone still lingered in earshot. Still, there was no doubt Neji would be able to pick up on the undercurrent of pride there, finally able to hear about Neji's progress so openly. Neji had always been brilliant, after all; he'd worked tirelessly to ensure that gift wasn't wasted. In his mind, at least, that was one of the harder parts over with; less physically demanding than most, it was true, but the mental exhaustion incurred by memorizing such a complex silent language was immense. Difficult though it still was, in comparison, advanced first aid might even feel like a breath of fresh air.
At least that was more easily applicable, and practiced hands on, rather than forcing you to glue yourself to a book and memorize things. Neji always had learned best by doing, hadn't he?