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 Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:05 pm
"Just the kind that make me wake up at night. Nothing serious." I hope.
Seph crossed his legs and yawned again. "But other than better sleep, I've also been training. Trying to get myself back into shape."
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:18 pm
Nami laughed. "Tell me about it, there's no better motivation than getting back to pre-baby shape. And then some...Every free chance I got when into training and even if I was in the room with the twins I was doing some kind of chakra control exercise. Clow and I sparred the other night and he was surprised."
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:03 am
He gives an incredulous blink, stepping back a pace.
"You sit there an' tell me I'm not supposed to be angry for what she's done!?"
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:35 am
 "Yes, but not when fighting her. You would have to cast that hatred aside. Otherwise, would you prefer to give it a shot without Hikari? I know both Yami and Hikari...so I think I could give a good judgment on how your fight might end up.
Or so you promise to cast aside the hatred whilst you fight? Of course, this is only my request...Ishira might teach you. Then again she has a calm and smart head on her head, a reason why I married her, so she might ask the same that I have."
Turning to face his brother more, he took the step closer that Reeve had taken away. His eyes were dull, as if peering right into Reeve's mind and soul. Of course he wouldn't do that...
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:58 am
Reeve takes that step back again, blinking away from his gaze.
"I will do what I have to do."
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Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:38 am
"Good. But that doesn't answer my question, Reeve."
He continued his gaze, not moving further this time since it might give Reeve the feeling of being closed in. He wanted his honest word, unforced.
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:19 pm
She slowly lifted her head and opened her eyes. She'd stopped for a short nap and was just waking up.
She first looked around to make sure that her stuff was all there. She was carrying quite a large amount of stuff for someone travelling through the forest, but looking at how little she had there with her still made her a bit sad inside.
After ensuring that everything was still in place, she stood up and looked around. It was starting to get slightly darker, and she knew that she'd have to find someplace to stay soon, or she'd be in the forest in the dark.
She tried to determine which way was south. For all the bad things her almanac said about today, the one thing she gathered was to travel south. She'd already cut her hair, which did turn out slightly bad, and she'd made a very large decision even though it was supposedly a bad day for her today. But she figured it would be a bad day no matter what she did, so she may as well continue with the plan.
As she was trying to get her bearings, she realized that something was a bit different. Nothing looked familiar. Sure, she'd never been in the forest before, but still things looked different from when she laid down.
She brushed the thought away and gathered up her belongings. She slung a large backpack over her shoulders, and tucked her katana in the straps of her pack. Finally, she picked up her konko (( my term for her little computer device, about the size of a DS but with a keyboard instead of dual screens )) and the mask she had run off with. She tucked the konko in her waistband, in lieu of the obi she normally would have tucked it in. She strapped the mask to the top of her head, so she could quickly pull it down if needed.
After about 20 minutes of walking in the direction she took to be south, she came upon what appeared to be some buildings in a small clearing.
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:41 pm
With the twins put down for their nap and Clow sleeping in the bed next to the double crib, she felt safe venturing out on her own.
A walk in the woods and perhaps a bit of meditating had been the plan but after an hour of manipulating the water in the fountain, she'd simply settled herself on the edge to watch the sky. Children were a good when it came to changing a person's priorities, especially if those included relaxation or alone time.
She could feel a figure approaching the dojo, the signature unfamiliar and immediately she sat up straight, white eyes scanning the forest. It was moving closer and with a small whisper of 'Byakugan' she was immediately able to identify the location and power of the individual.
No training...well, perhaps a little. The basics.
However she saw the potential of power. Biting at her lower lip, she stood and let her bloodline drop and waited for the stranger to come into view.
It was a young girl with short, untidy red hair and grey eyes. She was petite and Nami instantly noted the few weapons she possessed as well as a mask perched atop her head. She couldn't see much of it.
Wiping imaginary dirt from her hands, she stepped forwards as the figure grew closer.
"Are you a new student?" She asked, tilting her head. The girl couldn't have been older than herself.
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:44 pm
She saw the girl, and was a bit flustered. By instinct, she gave a polite bow before answering.
"I... I'm not sure. Student of what?"
She tried to size up the girl without being too impolite. She was mostly trying to figure out if she had any reason to think this girl might know Mama, and might recognize her.
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:54 pm
"A student in the art of nin." Nami replied. "This is the Gaia Ninja Academy." She gestured to the building behind her, realizing how confused the girl really was.
"Did you stumble across us by accident?" If this was someone who wasn't quite familiar with the ninja world or its subsequent clans she realized that her white eyes were probably disconcerting.
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:04 pm
Well this is an interesting turn of events. South may indeed have lead to happiness. Or this will be just a miserable as my previous training. No turning back now I suppose
"I guess I did," she replied quietly, looking up at the girl's face now, hoping it wouldn't seem too rude. She caught a glimpse of the girl's eyes, and quickly looked away.
What strange eyes, she thought, and then felt her face grow slightly hot at thinking such a thing.
She bowed again, and, while bowed down, quietly said, "Though I think I might like some training, if it wouldn't be a problem."
She straightened back up and said, "My parents were nin. At least, I have reason to believe they were."
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:17 pm
Nami noted the way the girl was quick to avoid her gaze. She was unsure if it was because the girl feared the Hyuuga or because she had never seen the white eyes before. Ah well.
When she mentioned her parents however, Nami's interest rose.
"Where are you from?" She asked.
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:21 pm
"I was born in a small village named Hanawa. But I spent most of my life living in Hyogo."
She kept her eyes fixed on the ground at the girl's feet. She didn't want to seem so impolite as to stare at this person she'd only just met.
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:30 pm
"Hanawa..." Nami repeated, trying to rack her brains for any kind of memory or mention of the place.
'I'll just research it later...' She thought with a small smile.
"So if you're a new student, then we should find you a room. Follow me." She said and turned towards the main building, heading directly for the stairs that led to the front door.
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:33 pm
She followed the girl, quickly. When they reached the door, she instinctively stepped out of her shoes, and looked around to see if there was a maid to take them, or if she should put them out of the way herself.
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