Inestimable Kindness

They see a child when they look at him; soft hands and face, tiny limbs and large eyes, Itachi knows. Use it to your advantage, his shinobi training says - so he does. He is indulged at every turn but trying to reciprocate seems to always end up in upset, tearful elves - whether it's the training grounds or dancing. What's a small elfling meant to do?