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 Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:10 am
"This is the girl I was telling you about yesterday." Zabuza said and went to stand behind Haku. "With her help it will be no trouble getting inside the Lords mansion and...completing the mission."
A very fat and sweaty man gave a slight nod to Zabuza, his gaze still locked on Haku. "She is very beautiful but does she possess any skills? My brother is no fool and will not be easily convinced by a pretty face alone." He lifted his hand and signaled for Haku to come over. "Lady Hakuhyou, I wish to examine you closer. Come here." While he was talking in a soft voice, there was a bit of an edge to it that said that it wasn't a request.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:14 am
After he'd filled a few pages with notes, Shino got up from his spot and headed back down the path. His stomach was starting to grumble and it had been awhile since he'd last had something to eat. He made his way back to the village, heading for the tea house for some food. I wonder where Kiba and Akamaru wandered off to?
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:23 am
Haku shifted slightly, and then walked forwards as bid. However, he stopped just out of arm's reach, just enough to feel comfortable, and just enough to have done what the lord asked.
'A good woman is someone who is obedient to all man- especially a husband, or males in the family' The trio of women giggled, Haku following along as he modeled a pair of pajamas the ladies had picked out for him.
'Because, they pay for everything while you work at home. It is your job to be obedient. Without them, you have to fend for yourself on everything- a roof over your heads, food in your mouth..'
'Protection, if you get attacked...' Haku added in shyly.
'Exactly!' the women cheered, and sent him off to change out of what he was modeling.
Walking a little closer, Haku gave a short bow- the butterfly bow from his obi at his back flopping slightly with the action. "I am pleased to meet you, your lordship." he said politely.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:41 am
Zabuza also followed, standing off to the side out of the way, but close enough in case he needed to stop something. Their new employer was very greedy and would probably want more than what was in their deal.
His eyes once again moved over Haku, this time taking in every little detail, looking for anything out of place. He reached out and grabbed Hakus face in his hand and pulled him closer, looking over his face. "I like what I see. Maybe you're too good for that damned brother of mine. You'd fit in well here."
Zabuzas hand shot out and grabbed his employers by the wrist and squeezed slightly. "Remove your hand from Lady Hakuhyou." His voice was dangerous and he resisted the urge to snap the mans arm. "She is not your property, therefor is not yours to touch." After a moment he released him and took a step back.
The man looked at Zabuza with wide eyes, then scowled. "Yes, I supposed she's not. Though everyone is for sale, including yourself, Zabuza. Do not forget that I am paying you to do this mission and I will not hesitate to kill you if you threaten me again." He turned his attention back to Haku, smile returning. "You two may go when you're ready. Just remember, if you fail, my brother will do worse to you."
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:00 am
Haku's heart was pounding heavily, making his chest hurt, but he hid it well. Eyes closing for a moment, he backed up and gave another short bow. "We will leave, now." he murmured, disguising the fact that he wanted to stick a few senbon into the lord for startling him so much. "We will not fail." he then murmured, casting a glance up to the lord before straightening himself, turning, and walking out of the room.
With Zabuza following, they were led back outside by the same servant, and soon were outside of the gates. The snow was higher, now, and the wind was a bit stronger, as was the downpour of snow. Still, Haku seemed to not pay attention to that as he crossed his arms over his chest and continued to walk, no matter how hard it was for him to trudge through the snow in his sandals and kimono, heading for the cabin.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:06 am
"Lady Hakuhyou, please wait a moment." Zabuza said and grabbed Hakus arm. "I will get a cart so you don't ruin your clothes and end up with a cold." He made sure that Haku waited before going off to grab a cart that was near by. He couldn't care if it belonged to someone else, but it was theirs now. He pulled it over and held out his hand to help Haku in. "Haku, a lady wouldn't put up with walking through the snow like this. Be careful." Zabuza whispered as they were still in hearing distance of the two guards.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:23 am
Haku seemed a little startled as Zabuza grabbed his arm. He waited as told, and took the offered hand, climbing into the cart. "I guess father let me play around in the snow when I was younger, too much." He said aloud, and then whispered a 'Sorry, Zabuza-san...' to the older male. As they moved away from the hearing range of the guards, he gave out a small cough- a cover-up for his aching chest.
"I will change out and start up a fire to warm the house, when we return, Zabuza-san." Haku murmured, a hand slipping under the kimono he wore to rub at his chest.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:57 am
Zabuza looked over his shoulder as he pulled the cart through the snow. "No, you need to rest. I can take care of the fire and make tea. Tomorrow we are going to the targets mansion and there the real test will begin." It only took a few minuets to reach the cabin, but by then, Zabuza was completely soaked down to his skin. He pulled the cart out behind the cabin out of sight, then once again held his hand out for Haku.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:23 am
Haku was about to protest, but closed his mouth. He took the offered hand, but only used it to keep balance, his other hand resting on the cart so he could jump down. Since they were only right behind the cabin, he didn't use his jutsu as he slowly trudged to the door, and into the house. Sandals were discarded, and then his coat was neatly folded after being brushed off.
A tired Teen in drag plopped down onto the couch, his head tipping back and eyes closing as his mouth hung open slightly to allow easier passage to breath. His chest still hurt, but he was still training himself not to show it.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:30 am
Zabuza covered the cart with a large tarp that had been left behind, then went inside himself. He went right to fireplace and got a fire going, then stripped out of his clothes, laying them over the grate to dry. "Haku, you should change before you make yourself sick." he turned and walked naked over to his bag and dug out a dry pair of his boxers and pulled them on. Remembering the medicine he'd gotten for Haku, he pulled that out and set it on the table for him. "I'll make up some tea to help us warm up and see what we have to eat." he then disappeared into the kitchen.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:45 am
"There's leftovers from breakfast, Zabuza-san..." Haku murmured, opening his eyes in time to see the older male walk past him, clad in only boxers. He couldn't help but trace the other male's muscles with his eyes, before closing them again when he disappeared into the kitchen.
Giving a small sigh, Haku stood and undid his Obi, setting it over by Zabuza's clothes to dry. He then undid the outer coat for his kimono, doing the same with that, and the inner ones. There were three layers to help keep him at least a little warm. Sliding off his boxers, he grabbed a fresh pair from his bag and slid them on.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:00 pm
He got the water going while he got out what was left from breakfast and began heating that up on the stove as well. He thought about asking Haku if he was even hungry, but decided against it. Zabuza wanted him to eat to get some more meat on his bones, and so he shall. When everything was done he went back into the living room with two trays, one balanced on each hand. "Help yourself." he set them down, then sat down on the couch beside him.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 4:45 pm
Haku seemed to have not seen the medicine, as his eyes glided right past it as he looked to the food. A small smile found it's way to his lips, and he leaned forwards again, having sat back down and leaned back when he had his boxers on. Saying a quick 'itadakimasu', he began nibbling on the food, not all that hungry, but needing to eat all the same.
Again, it was only about half of the bowl eaten before the teen sat back again, holding his cup of tea in one hand. He sipped at it occasionally, eyes drifting to the fire.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:22 pm
"Haku, before you go to bed tonight, use some of the medicine. It's something I use myself when I get a bad wound, so it will help you with yours." After finishing his meal and seeing that Haku was done with his, he picked them up and brought them into the kitchen, leaving them on the counter for later. "This time you should stay in the bed. You'll be warmer under all the blankets and more comfortable than sleeping on the floor." Zabuza looked down at the boy, then headed for the door. "I'm going to reset the traps. I expect you to be in bed before I get back."
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:33 pm
"...Zabuza-san? Are you going to go... like that?" Haku's eyes were about half-lidded, but there was no mistaking the fact that the older male was still clad in only his boxers. The teen wondered how tired his master was. Still, he roused a bit and got up, going over to where their clothes were by the fire.
Zabuza's clothes weren't dry enough for Haku, so he pointed to the other male's bag. "It's no use if you get sick, too, Zabuza-san." he said. "Get something warm on when you go out, and make sure you at least have one blanket when you go to bed." The teen shifted, then, going to his own bag to pull out a pair of pajama's the ladies who helped him insisted on him getting. He began pulling those on, getting prepared to go to bed soon, as Zabuza told him to. He'd take the medicine right before he actually went to bed.
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