To Ze Mist(Travel)

[Dealer's Button]

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Walking upon the soft snow, light blue eyes gazed onward an soft smile upon his lips. The soft yet fishy smell of the latest catch hung in the air of the humble port town. The fisherman went on with their day working hard to provide food for there families. Despite, being an renowned Kage the red leg enjoyed simple things such as these. Hell he valued hard work and determination above all else when it came to achieving things in life. Money was nice at times yet the real achievement comes from the individual's own will power to be something greater. No matter value or political power every human deserves the chance to achieve their goals when they put enough effort into the goal ahead. Calmly Ace gazed upon the working fishermen a few noticing his gaze offering their beloved kage an joyful wave. Responding to this he politley waved back before slightly adjusting the backpack strap upon his right shoulder. He quickly checked his buttbag noticing the 80 ice exploding tags within. Also he subtly glanced at his card holster upon his left hip seeing the 3 decks of cards safely housed inside. It was always best to make sure all supplies were accounted before heading out.

"our humble nation is poor yet we have such determination that always swell my soul with pride" the Hachidaime Yukikage mentioned to his student which have fallowed him. Glancing around the ship that was their assigned vessel did not arrive yet. Pondering of what to do in the mean time, the card enchanter gazed at an massive shipment freshly caught. Gazing at the small fishing ship it seems it was ran with an old man with two young lads handling the heavy lifting. Assuming that it would still be an while before their ship would arrive at the dock, Ace thought teaching his student about humble hard work was the best way to use the time. "our ship will be arriving in approximately 30 minutes lad" he informed the young genin with an smirk upon his lips while approaching the small fishing crew. "ello sir shall we assist with your wonderful catch" Ace politely asked the old fishermen. "Lord Ace you dont have to fickle with this" he protested yet was silenced with an simple raised hand from the old relic. "fickle this task is not I insist" the card enchanter politely ordered. Receiving the order the old man simply shrugged his shoulders before signaling his sons to rest.

"as shinobi we must protect our civilians yet the best way to do this is by understanding their jobs and struggles that comes forth" he said while taking off his light brown dress vest and white dress shirt leaving only his lean upper-body. Putting on both straps upon his shoulders, the backpack gently laid against the Hachidaime Yukikage's back. "money does not matter each task must be understood and appreciated for an nation to function for those we protect" Ace sternly mentioned before picking up an create with fish that still flopped. After a few moments of picking up crate by crate time slowly ticked away as the arctic sun kissed his soft metallic flesh. A distant ship bell rung in the distant waves signaling that their boat was rapidly approaching.

[Ishin Shakuya]

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Ishin followed close behind his sensei, listening to what he had to say as the walked through lively port town. He was using his quarterstaff as a walking stick as he stepped through the dirt and snow that was padded down under his heel. He was surprised to see the variety of things being sold in such a small place, granted the capital obviously boomed with business, but even this little port still had plenty of things to sell. He took a deep breath, taking in the smell of fish and salty seawater, watching the people shuffle about with their everyday lives. "Well here's hoping we can manage that for as long as possible, I know that eventually we will fall like all other kingdoms before us, but as long as there exist shinobi in this land, our home will forever be etched into the snow covered land that we call home."

With that said Ishin saw a boat coming from quite the distance away, it looked like their boat was almost here. Upon noticing the boat he quickly recounted his 20 senbon and 16 caltrops to make sure that he wasn't missing anything.

[Dealer's Button]

The cold arctic sunlight felt crisp upon the Chivalrous Gambler's metallic flesh. He took in the nice and humble smells of the port as he carried the crates of fish to the fisher's selling stand. He looked at the small group of onlookers mostly consisting of children and young maidens. The children watched in awe as the legend they thought have died was returned back to them from the great effort of Lord Jorik. The young maidens were of course gazing upon the Hachidaime Yukikage lean yet muscular body. Light blue eyes noticed them before he gave them an gentle and polite wave. Ace did not mind this attention yet he only saw himself as another human nothing to be praised or worshiped outside the battlefield. Still he became their hero throughout the years so little gathering such as these could not be prevented.

"despite that outcome that is reality as the ultimate judge is time itself" he replied to the young genin before glancing at the frozen heavens above. "However each act allows an individual to pass on his belief and love throughout the centuries" the proud father stated an solemn smile upon his lips thinking of the world his son would grow up in. Leaving only 4 behind Ace leaned against and wall of a building after he gently put down his last crate. "come on lad be an gentlemen by transporting the rest of the crates where the others rest dont use any chakra to complete the task" the old relic sternly ordered the young genin to do the task. If the order was fallowed Ace gazed out at the ocean seeing their ship begin to head to the dock. He knew there was still about 10 minutes before the ship be set for passengers and such.

Once the task was completed by Ishin he would put on his dress vest and dress shirt. Ace then slung his backpack upon his left shoulder as one of the old fisher man's sons would offer an fish carefully wrapped in cloth. Accepting the offered gift the Hachidiame Yukikage politely smile at him before gently taking the offered item. Waving them goodbye he walked over to the ship before boarding it. Gently he laid the backpack beside his left leg while the ship captain began to get everything set for departure. Silently he gazed at the ocean the sun slowly drifing away in the horizon.

[Ishin Shakuya]

Ishin's ears quickly perked up before issuing his reply "Ah, of course, sensei!" he quickly started helping people move the crates as his master instructed. While he did so he gave his teacher's words some thought, agreeing with them completely as he continued with his task.  And yet he couldn't help but wonder; What about the other nations? Wouldn't they too have people dear to them just as he and his sensei do? Also, what about the pirates that they were on their way to deal with? He imagined that they would of course be greedy, but what if some of them had noble intentions or what if they didn't have a choice in the first place?

He placed the last of the crates down before wiping the sweat off of his brow before picking up his things and boarding the ship, staring back and waving to the people of the small town docks. 

[Dealer's Button]

Silently the Hachidaime Yukikage gazed upon the distant horizon huis light blue eyes glistening slightly. He thought of the simple life of the villagers of his home which he himself yearned for yet his destiny was always to pay the price upon the battlefield. A gentle ring echoed as the ship began to depart from the port carrying the two Yukigakure shinobi upon it. The card enchanter leaned against the guard railing gazing upon one of the small merchant maps he brought for the trip. According to the notes the old relic collected it seemed some trade routes were not safe due to military movement or suspicious activity. Softly the wind blew against his fadded blond hair eliciting an soft smirk upon his lips. "aiding my trip slightly are we lad" he thought wondering if Reddo's spirit finally found peace throughout the years.

Gently the temperature began to increase as the boat traveled south away from the arctic atmosphere of their homeland. Seagulls here and there traveled around the ship squawking and such. A soft growl echoed from his stomach encouraging the old relic to pushed himself off of the safety reillings. Walking over to his bag,he picked up the nicely wrapped trout. One of the ship workers pointed where the kitchen was which the red leg master gave an appreciative node and smile. Walking over to the kitchen, he took out an knife to begin to descale the fish. At first the Hachidaime Yukikage simply shrugged his shoulders hoping that his cooking skills was not too bad. However, after a few swipes with the knife it was obvious that he was taking a lot more meat than scales. When the failed attempt was over his light blue eyes gazed upon it before he let out an dissatisfied sigh.

"my dear maiden you would be sweetly laughing at my unsatisfactory results if you still remained upon this realm" he solemnly thought of his dear wife Onyx as he continued to cook the mangled fish. After a few moments of remaining silent he began to chukle slightly finding the scenario of an dead fish defeating his valor and might to be amusing.

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Current Affairs
Rank: "E" (5 TP at all times)
Skill: Skill
Effect: This skill helps a character know the goings-on in the world around them.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This skill helps a character know the goings-on in the world around them. They try to keep informed of all the latest developments in any region. The information obtained is always publicly available knowledge and never secret or classified information. With a successful Current Affairs skill check, the character successfully asks questions and learns information about the local area. On a failed check, people either don’t know or refuse to answer the character’s nosey questions. Unskilled characters have access to local rumors as would be expected. Those with Average mastery should receive twice the ordinary amount of rumors while those of Expert mastery know all local rumors if they seek them out. In addition, those with Advanced mastery or above may check the veracity of any rumors they encounter by having a Game Master roll a [secret] skill check. If successful, the Character identifies a single false rumor. Look in Academia Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---
56 SP

[Not Loki]

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"Rawr!!!" Ace would hear the sound of a tiny celestial voice roaring, as Gunnr would attempt to pounce her fathers shoulders with a smile on her face. She knew her father would have noticed her following him, after all he was worthy. She just wanted a reason for him to give her a piggy back ride. She knew her father was heading out on a trip, and he had left her so many times before that she wasn't going to let it happen again. She also didn't look like she had any intentions of leaving anytime soon. 

She had her leather utility belt she wears over her black skirt of the day. That utility belt also holds a rather large sword, held the Angurvadal, a sword that was given to her as her birth right. It's a broad sword, but it's large in comparison to her small body. She keeps the sword sheathed on the lower of her back. This sword is inscribed with Runic letters, that are suppose to blazed in time of war, but gleam with a dim light in time of peace. However, the sword has yet to blaze for Gunnr when she was done battle. She believes to sword is in a deep slumber and seeks to relieve it. However, the sword is still able to give off it glow, when she needs it. 

She actually hopes that this adventure with her father will help awaken the sword. She does not believe that this will happen on it's own. So she has brought several enhancement tools with her as well. On her person she also holds 5 piston enchantment, and a thermal enhancement. She will try to find the time to add them onto the sword somehow. She didn't know how yet, but the Allfather had lead her this far, and she was sure that he would make her path clear. Inside of her Utility Belt she housed 80 Locking, Exploding, and Fake Exploding Tags; as well as 3 slots of shuriken, and two kunia hidden up her sleeves. 

She was wearing a yellow button down sweater, she paired it with a modest navy blue skirt. Underneath the skirt are long, thermal tights, and over those tights she wore leathers boots that go up to about her knees.
And of course, Sir Floppy wasn't far behind as she had him hanging on her hip. She never went too fat without her trusted sidekick. As she hung on her father's back, she asked curiously, "So papa... where are we going?!" 

[Dealer's Button]

Throughout the traveling and such one develops an second sense when being fallowed. Ace could tell if his gut was telling him if it was danger or just an needy child. Light blue eyes gazed upon the cooking fish thoughts gently rummaging around in his mind. Although this thought pattern was halted once an adorable voice made itself known. Chuckling happily as the little warrior grasped upon her father's shoulders, he briefly gazed upon her before giving an soft smirk. "o how the tides can bring along so many associates" he mentioned while getting an plat from one of the ship's cubbard. "we shall embark to Mishimizu which your dear papa have an meeting with the Mizukage" he informed the little one while gently putting his arms around her dangling legs to give an nice piggyback ride. Hej walked out of the little kitchen back onto the main deck of the ship. The gentle ocean breeze slightly tugging upon the red leg master's fadded blond hair.

"wave by wave moment by moment the angels watches above to bestow our path" The Hachidaime Yukikage mentioned in an angelic languish as his eyes gazed upon the setting sunset. It was an common saying spoken by traveling priest that he picked up through his years of diplomatic missions. Ace slightly glanced over to the little warrior before giving an smirk before sprinting onward in a circular fashion. "off to battle upon your mighty steed" he proclaimed loudly while playfully making an horse sound while sprinting about. The ship slowly moved onward while the proud father gave his daughter an piggyback ride. Each moment was sireen and calm an qualtiy which the old relic lounged for once his shinobi career was over. Still despite wanting to retire, the card enchanter knew that an hero's journey was never over because their ideals will always continue to guide others.

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Celestial
Rank: "E" (10 TP at all times)
Skill: Skill
Effect: A language spoken by Angels and other Good Outsiders.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Celestial is spoken by all benevolent races of the outside world. It shares aspects of its structure with both Sylvan and Draconic. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---
100 tp= 10 rolls
58 mastery points

[The Bearer of Bad News]

TO ZE MIST WATER

[Ishin Shakuya]

Ishin was dozing off slightly as the trip went on until a little girl managed to zip right by him, undetected. He jumped up in surprise with a rush of heat going right to his face. However, after a while, he saw that she wasn't exactly a threat. Even with that in mind though, he thought it was best to stay alert just in case anything else could sneak past him like that girl did. He sighed and hopped his way up to one of the gaffs on the main mast to stare out at the ocean for a bit.

In a small fit of boredom he wrapped his legs around the gaff before swinging upside down to ease drop on whatever his sensei and the girl were talking about while playing with a couple of his senbon needles.

[Not Loki]

Gunnr happily rode atop her fathers back, and then squinted at him when he mentioned where he was going. Her cheeks puffed up, as she was rather upset. He was going off a right adventure without her... again. How dare he try to ditch her at every turn. Did he not realize that she was there for his protection? Did his warrior pride prevent him, from wanting the protection of a women? Foolish papa, and his foolish pride. She would not let such non-sense come between her and her charge. She boinked her father on top of her head, "Papa you always try and leave me... my duty is to make sure you are ready for Ragnarok... I can't do that if you're dead papa." 

She said matter of factly. Perhaps it was her true nature seeping through. Or maybe she didn't understand, that even if she was a Valkyrie she was still just a child. She hadn't even come of age, where her wings would spring forth from her back. Even still, it was hard to deny that she was far too powerful for someone her age to be, and more shocking, the way Ace, sheltered her, she hadn't even begun to tap into her full potential. So maybe... she wasn't to far off base. She then looked over to see some other person was accompanying her father. 

"Who is that papa? He looks unworthy... maybe you should leave me behind... less he slow us down." Gunnr whispered into her fathers ears. She didn't no the man and had no intentions of getting to know. She had already deemed him unworthy, so until he had proven himself otherwise he was of no consequence to her. Now this was in fact her Valkyrie nature, something that Ace has tried to get under control. It could make her very rude at times, but for the most part she kept herself under control. This outburst, was probably due to the fact that Ace tried to leave her behind.... again.... bad papa... papa is bad. 

[Dealer's Button]

The sea-ward wind gently glided against the card enchanter's modified flesh as an happy smirk remained upon his lips while giving his precious daughter an piggyback ride. Hearing the little girl's happiness reminded him the day he first arrived at the village where he first came across this little warrior. He could still remember the tingle of the chill in the arctic air and the scent of freshly burned firewood. His smile remained upon his lips yet an hint of sadness always remained inside his eyes because how bitter sweet some of these precious moments were. He could never wish or desire for anything to trade away the moments spent with Gunrr or Penoa yet without his dear wife Onyx, they felt unfinished at times. Although, once the little warriors tone changed from happy to irritated he briefly glanced over to see her puff up her cheeks.

Responding to this, the Hachidaime Yukikage reached over gently placing an hand upon her light blond haired scalp. Softly smiling he did not say anything only softly brushing her head while looking at the wooden floorboard for a few brief moments. "sometimes I wonder if you can see your traits upon this child my beloved maiden" he thought while glancing at the distant horizon before staring upon the little one. "foolish of me my little snowflake even I am not except from distasteful pride at times" he replied giving her an soft and gentle smile. "your dear papa apologizes for such faults" he mentioned in a calm fatherly tone before using his arm to bring the girl's head closer to his own, allowing their foreheads to gently meet. He lingered in this action for a few moments as the gentle wind brushed against his flesh.

A few moments later he moved his head away glancing over at Ishin once his daughter asked an question concerning him. An slightly annoyed sigh escaped the Chivalrous Gambler lips regarding her attitude with this young genin. "unworthy at first yet that is the destiny of all creatures" he mentioned his tone soft yet authoritative. "even though every creature is obligated and worthy to learn which in this case our individual is named Ishin" Ace said sternly putting his hands in his black dress pants. "remember status is only an symbol actions are what give any status meaning this have been true for any deity or being, is that understood young one" he mentioned sternly to her. This was an issue for the young girl since she continued to grow in power and maturity. Even then the young one still had to work on manners which was sometimes an up hill battle at times. Afterwards he glanced over at Ishin before giving him an polite wave.

[Ishin Shakuya]

Ishin's ears perked up as he heard the two speak. "Papa? Oh she's your daughter, I see." he said with a moment of realization while also wondering as to what the girl was saying while going off of his master's words. Then his expression suddenly turned to slightly annoyed. "Wait, unworthy?" he said as he dropped back down to the deck. Awaiting an answer, he leaned back against the mast while tapping a finger against one of his folded arms.

[Not Loki]

Gunnr lowered her head as she listened to her fathers words. He was correct, even those that did not possess current worth, could have the ability to exceed her expectations. It was the reason why she held no quarter when fighting. She fought every opponent as if they were her greatest rival, even if she did she them as unsuitable warriors. "Sorry papa... I will do better." She said with a sullen voice. Her head then turned over to the youth that seemed to be speaking to her. Her father may have been correct in what he had said. But she would not allow her decree to be questioned. 

That is exactly what this boy, seemed to be doing. Gunnr turned to face him, her hair began to glow, her eyes glowed for a moment before her pupil and iris emerged together. Clouds of midnight purple started to float in her eyes. There were sparks of white that sparked across her eyes. It was like there was a thunderstorm raging in her very eyes. She opened her mouth to speak, and the boy would noticed that it sounded odd. It didn't sould like that of a child, or a human for that matter. She spoke with the voice of the angels, or some vengeful Celestial being, "Yes, unworthy... not of worth, weak, lacking skill, a burden, a glorified squire. However you wish to call it; it will still be the same. Unworthy..." 

Her tiny body would seemed to house the will of the gods, as the sword she carried on her back began to glow in response to her annoyance. This may seem like a bit of an overreaction her part, but one must remember, she was only 8. An 8 year old reincarnation, of an ancient force, dedicated to the service of Odin, and the warriors she deemed worthy of her aid. She did not take her life's calling lightly, and she would not have her decisions questioned, "You are free to prove me wrong." Her hair was still glowing and seemed to float around her. She was ready for battle, she always was. 

She quickly caught herself, and everything about her seemed to calm down. Her eyes returned to normal, and every thing around her stopped glow. She quickly turned her head towards her father and then said, "Sorry, Papa... I did it again... but... but... he questioned my judgement. He's not suppose to do that. It's against the rules." Gunnr pleaded her case to her father, as she tried to explain the rules to a game that only those like herself would even know existed. However, over the years Ace, had done a good job of understanding her, and figuring out the details of her "calling" himself. 

[Dealer's Button]

After hearing his words the little warrior nodded elecitating an small smirk from the Hachidaime Yukikage's lips. Gunnr were wise beyond her years that was for sure yet in instances such as this, the old relic only saw her as an child trying to understand the world around her. Like many children they made mistakes trying to understand by addressing others with labels of inferiority. Still the Chivalrous Gambler's task was to not only to teach this girl how to protect humanity yet was to understand their faults and honor their strengths. Showing that it was alright, the proud father gently padded her arm while she remained over his back in the piggback position.

"indeed, she is my precious daughter named Gunnr" Ace responded to Ishin in his usual calm and gentle tone. Although afterwards he questioned the term unworthy which the little warrior negatively responded. The card enchanter did not mind because it was more of an question of an statement not doubting antying yet to an valkerye that was another matter. Valkeryes were said to have lived multiple lives in which they could relate past selves with current ones to address the strenght of someone. Despite the obvious reaction the proud father was not going to stop it. This was because such power in an small body had to be expelled some how also she had to learn when it was correct to display such power. Drasticly the air began to increase in intesity as the waves crashed upon themselves as the little warrior tapped into her bloodline. Ace remained silent with an somewhat bored expression, already use to these type of reactions from his little girl. His light blue eyes glanced over gazing upon the sword upon her back watching it glow brilliantly. He did not understand this no matter how much he studied regarding chakra usage.

Once that was over the little girl realized her fault gazing upon her father with an pleading expression. Staring upon her his light blue eyes remained fixed his expression silent for a few moments. Afterwards an small smile appeared upon his lips before poking her nose. "he may have question yet it his right to do so such as any other sentient being" Ace scalded in an soft and fatherly tone. "humble apologies lad its an eternal habit of my little angel" he mentioned an short chuckle escaping his lips before glancing over to the west noticing shipping boats and distant structures ahead. "approximately 10 minutes away" he thought before resuming his attention to the two. "I shall be discussing political agendas with the Mizukage during that time be on your best behavior" he instructed happily as the capital quickly approached.

Once there the ship stopped at the port signaling it was time to leave. Ace got off of the floating vessel with the little warrior still piggybacked upon his back and Ishin beside him.

~exit~

[Ishin Shakuya]

Ishin's expression softened slightly as he noted his master's words with a sigh. He nodded before walking off of the boat with his master and Gunnr. "Though before we get started I've thought up of a plan that'll definitely sweeten the results of our mission." As he walked off of the boardwalk he later turned his attention to Gunnr with a somewhat stern look on his face. "Though as for you; I couldn't care less if you were a drop of rain or the Allfather himself, I will not be counted out by someone I just met, but either way we have work to do." 

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[Not Loki]

Gunnr continued to ride on her fathers back as he carried the two of them off of the boat and into the distance. She had not paid attention to the other guy, having all but forgotten that he was there. She had deemed him unworthy, and nothing he had done so far, had changed her mind, and he had no real presence to speak of. She giggled as the lot of them headed towards the Mist embassy.

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