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"Visit?" His voice was quiet but it was clear that Shin was deep in thought. "Most likely - no, even more probably so should Konoha officially become an ally of Iwa in time. Kirigakure no Sato is a famous ally of their village after all, well - perhaps second to Suna. And well..." Almost bitterly, his voice trailed off. "What means most to me in that village is already gone. I would try and avoid it, yes - Hyouton Creation could come quite in handy incapacitating later but not killing...but no, I won't regret it."

"You said a while back that your village was taken over by this ancient old hag right?" Shizuka crossed her arms as she thought this through, it would take a lot of training but it'll have to be worth it. "And every Shinobi needs a goal in life or else they would be nothing but a killing machine...For being my first friend and to repay you, I'm gonna train hard enough so I could defeat that tyrant in Kirigakure...By doing so would mean that Kirigakure will have to go back to their Mizukage leadership." It made sense to her at least...it was the best thing she could give Shinratsu to be the first to befriend her.

Elruda wandered through the festival - but her mind clearly elsewhere. It was the first day after that and well...she was rather disturbed since Zephyr-jiji was nowhere to be found since last night. Only a note was left to those present here; 'not to worry'. But how could they not, when there had been no explanation given? But strangely, he left this silver locket with the note, asking her mother to keep it safe for the moment...that it belongs to and meant a lot to 'someone she knows well here'. Something else about it cannot be returned for the moment, just in case 'time and place interferes'. She herself didn't understand but judging by the understanding that flickered across her mother's features...she assumed her mother knew and that in the end is all that mattered.

But since besides her only Sakeme-nee and Shin-kun were in this...and judging by Zephyr's strange conversation with the older boy, she assumed that the locket might possibly be Shin's - gulping slightly then, Elruda hoped her mother won't be too angered to discover that she had accidentally taken and wore the locket instead of her own heirloom necklace this morning...! Well, she'll just have to keep it safe then... It was a very pretty thing though - too refulgent too be silver, which would gather dark spots if not polished...but it couldn't be steel either...hand-crafted, it seemed, judging by the carefully gilded wing-shaped hinges and the beautiful phoenix engraved on the locket... There was some sort of flower the bird was hovering over too...a water lily...?

No, a lotus...

Growing curious, she tried to pry it open - but it would not... Finally, realizing that she might damage the locket in her curiosity then the girl finally surrender and kept the locket safe in the folds of her clothing, the silvery chain glittering around her neck.

When he turned, he gave her a smile but as natural as it looked...it seemed a bit...practiced? "But of course. Why don't we go see some of the games...?" As they walked, he too asked her: "You always did tell us a lot about your mother..." His voice trailed off, and he seemed a bit thoughtful. "Is she better? Perhaps Yokou-dono and Zephyr-dono could take a look...Yokou-dono did run the hospital in Konoha after all...and Zephyr-dono - as strange as he is - his family are famous in the medical field." A thoughtful pause. "I doubt they'll mind." After all, Shinratsu had willingly lent his heirloom locket to the Senju king. But then...it was odd. Shizuka always spoke of her ailing mother...but what about her father...?

"I'm not very well-versed with the Henka tragedy." He began, slowly. "...was your father...well...?" Uncomfortable finishing the question, he gestured slightly in the 'well, you know' manner to the air.

Shadow looked almost teary eyed as none of the shuriken hit the candy bag. He wasn't sure why he had such a sweet tooth, but he knew it was there. And considering he didn't want to hunt down his little brother Rush and put the beat down on him till he started bleeding caramel, he was set on this game. He didn't even notice Sakeme waving towards her friend, he slapped the table sending the three little carnival safe shuriken into the air. His happy grin turned into a determined smirk, his eyes changed from slightly teary to a solid determination. He quickly snatched one out of the air and hurled it through towards the first bag. Before contact was even made he had already snatched the second, in less then a blink it was flying towards another bag. The third followed suit, and soon all of the contents fell out. Shadow quickly grabbed the candy bar before it even hit the ground. The senbon and pills fell however making a little clanky sound but Shadow didn't care as much. He picked up the senbon deciding he would give them to Rush, and then decided that he would hold onto the pills. He turned towards Sakeme, his series face completely wiped out of existence. He grabbed her hand and slipped the bar into her hand, still smiling.

Here, maybe we can share it? He kept his eyes squinted and his smile big. Really he just wanted to give her a gift of some sorts, however the choices were pills or chocolate, somehow chocolate just seemed less creepy. He looked over towards the girl she was yelling towards. It was a Hyuuga girl which upon looking up and down he noticed a pretty silver chain around her neck. Sadly it was an old habit from the days he was a thief, noticing the most pricey thing on ones body. But those days were over, he simply smiled and asked. Hey, who are you?

[[Haha while typing his clothing i decided i'm ready for a new costume soon <.< ]]

Shadow kept a cheery smile even after the girl seemed to avoid him completely. Though as his lip twitched a little a fox like growl could be heard if one was sharp of ear. Shadow brushed his spikey black hair, suddenly showing interest in what the girl was saying. His eyes opened to reveal the icey blue color that they actually were. He hung one of his thumbs into the pocket of his black and light blue jacket, while his other hand brushed over the kunai in his half full belt. She knew Zephyr, which interested Shadow greatly. However Shadow was blunt, and wasn't able to put together the fact that she was related the the woman he had met earlier. As she finished he smiled again making it so his eyes were hidden. He noted how this girl seemed to pull away at his staring, and how she seemed to complain about the Kage's of the two village. He wasn't sure what prompted him to be so forward, maybe it was the fact she was avoiding him, but he smiled and squinted his eyes saying

You sure like to complain, huh? Shadow kept a smile up, he wasn't really socially smart, he just said what was on his mind, and plus he was a little ticked at her not answering his question. In the back of his head he heard a deep sigh as a voice chimed in. You really do have a death wish of some sort don't you? Maybe you should stop talking out of your a** and actually try that thing called 'being smart' for a change! Even as the fox continued to insult him Shadow didn't break his grin, in conversation the only thing he knew how to do was be forward, no one had ever really taught him otherwise.

Shadow almost fell on his face at all the shots towards his lively hood. It was true that his funds had been running a little tight ever since... Around that time Kurai adopted him. Blast! In the back of his head he could here the snickering of the fox. Shadow almost yelled out loud but managed to keep it with the telekenetik bond he shared with the fox. Shuttup! You're supposed to be on my side! Shadow was less calm and stoic as his training made him be, and was now resorting to his more child at heart nature. As he stuck out his tongue he wondered for a moment just how many children was he going to end up fighting with today. But that thought was only for a moment.

Its not my fault that carnival trinkets are overpriced! And what do you mean hobo!? I'm an honored ninja of the lead! He reached into his pocket to flash his protector. And i'll have you know that kid started it! Shadow said once again back to his cheerful grin. However at that moment a few kids from the archery range shot him a dirty look. At least try to defend your pride! You know you don't steal anymore! Shadow ignored the creatures statement and continued smiling. Besides, we can't all go around parading our fancy jewelry around just because we were born into a good clan. He was of course referring to the necklace. He found it funny that his run ins with Hyuga's always seemed to end up bad. However it was just the way of things, his clan blood was lowly and somewhat barbaric, while Hyuga's were aristocratic. It made him hate them at first, however he had grown to accept it and now just had fun playing the part.