It was more than he ever could have hoped for, everything he could have dreamed of. Neji had not become ensnared in the vice-like grip of their clan, had not inherited his bitterness and pains, even if he'd also failed to inherit true opportunity within it, as well. No, he had risen above, and shown his true colors for what they were--a blessed young man and a gifted shinobi beyond compare, a genius who Hizashi was confident would eventually grow to surpass him in every possible way.
That was exactly as it was meant to be. The Will of Fire burned brightly within Neji, and far from needing him to illuminate the way, Neji was more than capable of finding his own path now. That was far more precious than any headship. That was worth more than any favor the rest of the Main Family could offer--and for all that the majority of them disgust him, sometimes he couldn't help but pity Hiashi for the life he's led, that he may never be able to share the same bond with Hinata, or even Hanabi.
Even their most stubborn eavesdropper seemed to have taken the hint and gone; Hizashi can't help a moment of satisfied amusement, watching her scurry out the door. Even spending time in the hustle and bustle of HQ could be considered relaxing, compared to the Hyuuga compound; he had actually never had an apartment at the Jounin Station, so this was about as close as he could come to a home away from home. "I understand. And I'd be glad to come see what you've managed to set up there; that would be the most ideal place to discuss such things by far."
Still, he'd make sure to send advance notice, first. A young man of Neji's age deserved his own space, even if he'd shown no indication of actually wanting to graduate from their family suite to a room or apartment of his own. He was happy to have him close, of course, but..... well, Hizashi didn't want to curtail his independence, and he certainly didn't want Neji to limit himself simply for his sake.
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That was exactly as it was meant to be. The Will of Fire burned brightly within Neji, and far from needing him to illuminate the way, Neji was more than capable of finding his own path now. That was far more precious than any headship. That was worth more than any favor the rest of the Main Family could offer--and for all that the majority of them disgust him, sometimes he couldn't help but pity Hiashi for the life he's led, that he may never be able to share the same bond with Hinata, or even Hanabi.
Even their most stubborn eavesdropper seemed to have taken the hint and gone; Hizashi can't help a moment of satisfied amusement, watching her scurry out the door. Even spending time in the hustle and bustle of HQ could be considered relaxing, compared to the Hyuuga compound; he had actually never had an apartment at the Jounin Station, so this was about as close as he could come to a home away from home. "I understand. And I'd be glad to come see what you've managed to set up there; that would be the most ideal place to discuss such things by far."
Still, he'd make sure to send advance notice, first. A young man of Neji's age deserved his own space, even if he'd shown no indication of actually wanting to graduate from their family suite to a room or apartment of his own. He was happy to have him close, of course, but..... well, Hizashi didn't want to curtail his independence, and he certainly didn't want Neji to limit himself simply for his sake.