Takikage Tower

[Dravocn]

Dravocn continued smiling as he observed the behaviors of his allies... whether they see him as an ally or not, so long as all parties serve the village, they are allies. "I repeat my apologies, but I had found myself instantly curious as to my friend's presence. Last we saw each other, I was in the graveyard practicing my Genjutsu, since then I've been training... with little progress, and that irks me more than you probably think it does." he said calmly, his focus about as sharp as the Crow's as he maintained acute awareness of their microexpressions. 

"I just finished a small mission and can't seem to figure out what more to do other than repeat that mission into excess... A degrading and saddening piece of reality, but I'm not ashamed to admit it." he took a moment to breathe as the lack of progress was not something he was too fond of and pissed him off rather quickly actually. 

"My longwindedness is not a habit, I assure you... Do you happen to know if he is available? I would like to see if I can be of use... or if he can somehow unlock something in me that I have yet to get ahold of for my training to resume." he spoke calmly, though he was not a fan of the fact that he was talking so much, too many words, not enough action... it was pathetic. "Possibly direct me to a teacher of a... particular martial art, maybe."

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

The Raven chuckled in a cawing cackling fashion. "Young one. There is plenty you can do. Your a medic correct? Could you not help in the hospital? Or if your in need for a mission you could sign up for some political intrigue. What kind of work do you see yourself fit for, Shinobi? As far as martial arts we have the training facilities to train yourself or for others to help you. You just got to get the path started. No one knows you like you. " There was wisdom in the old raven.

[Dravocn]

He smiled at the wise crow "While I appreciate the compliment, I don't believe I'm very useful. I can hardly classify as Chunin Exam worthy... unless I'm pitted against undead. Even then," he says and raises his hand, his chakra coating his palm as he executed a Healing Hands rank A. "this is my best feature... a miniscule genin in comparison to the greatness of the shinobi that surround me in my village." he said, his other hand in a non-aggressive position while it shows a Chakra Scalpel: Sword with Painless "It's been years since I had gotten these... and have yet to make much progress beyond this." he said, trying to remain calm and composed despite his self-hatred for his lack of progress.

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

The Raven blinked at Drav as the Cat Sith spoke next. This was a common tactic of theirs to keep the people they talk to off balance. Around Spectre having someone in their complete mind was not a thing. " Well what is stopping your progress? And that first is more useful to the rest of use especially if combat is joined. " Both of them ignored the self deprecation. As they were speaking the air continued to cool to the point Drav's breathing could now be seen in the air.

[Dravocn]

It seemed as though the two beings thought that exchanged speaking would disturb him. Having been raising his twin sisters since their parents died, he wasn't averse to that sort of entertainment. In fact, sometimes his sisters would speak at the same time to make a sort of echoing or loudening effect, which made him smile. 

Dravocn smiled widely at their display, his sisters having entertained him even when it wasn't them. He put away his jutsus, seeing by his breath that the Takikage seemed to be approaching... or at least getting closer. He had wondered if he could access Ice Release somehow, but put that thought away in order to respond. 

"It seems I may be lacking faith in myself, as combat is not something I am particularly gifted in... I have no aggressive attacks to speak of, unless, as i've said, I'm fighting the undead... and very weak undead at that..." he said calmly, it was true he had no martial arts skills just yet, nor anything beyond rather weak ended jutsu of more of an annoyance nature, but he didn't exactly want to make his Chakra Scalpel: Sword his basis of every action should he or his allies get into trouble. "I should have been a Chuunin by now... but my lack of progress has proved that I am not fit to become so... I lack faith in myself... and it seems to be growing with each passing day."

Dravocn took a quiet breath before looking to the ceiling "I am not one to act on rage, nor concede to ill-conceived notions of worthlessness. I know what I say at this moment is pathetic, demoralizing, and overdramatic... but I cannot help but feel small and weak when I watch the Chuunin Exams rather than participate and be worthy." He looked back to the Crow "As for work... I doubt I'm able to do much, political or otherwise in this state. Sure, I solved the problem of the ships on the bay for the Feudal Lord, but it had no real substance to it... simply an elderly confused necromancer with no fight left in him... nor the mind to bring proper food supply before taking over the ships."

Dravocn shook his head "It's pathetic to feel sorry for oneself... progress is the only solution to this wall I keep beating my skull against." he said before regretfully eating a goodberry he produced from the aether. "A child raising two children, while undergoing changes he already understands yet lacks complete control over the emotional vehicle running through his mind... everything seems extreme for the moment, while the hormones set in. Self control is an asset. A growing child becoming overemotional over his own failures and things he can't control is not.... As I said, I promise you, I am not usually this way."

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

Spectre's Echoic voice sounded behind Drav. "Then go with my blessing to seek teachers in the Martial Art. If it's swords and elements head to the Land of Fang to seek the Masters of the Mountains that made their dojos there. If it is other arts like Dian Xue Shu maybe the land of Sound or Sand as I heard there are martial artists there. I am not one, I am a shaman. So go out and bring me a report on the lands and their fighting arts better if you can find teachers for the village. I will send the official mission after you so don't worry about getting approved. " As Kuroki walked past him, he sat at his desk and began to work on the mountain of paperwork that was piled there.

[Dravocn]

Dravocn simply smiled as he heard his friend's voice. He listened to his suggestion, though unsure if he could survive long out there by himself. Sure, he could produce goodberries for food and drink, but as before, combat isn't his forte. Not to mention, he had his little sisters to take care of and they're barely making it by while living on the streets as is. 

He thought for a moment, his eyes locked on to the files that he couldn't help but take interest in. He wasn't sure how he overlooked the mass of papers, but now that he sees them, he wanted to take care of them. Proper paperwork and close inspection of each document could help the village rather well, especially with enough lawyers specializing in business practices. Dravocn's smile grew wider as he stared at the mass of papers, a bit of a chuckle slipping from his chest... 

He looked to the crow and took a moment to stare into his eyes as if speaking telepathically... though knowing he can't do that just yet. His passion for self-perfection growing through him like magma boiling in his blood. "I may need protection on my way to and back... and my little sisters need to be taken care of while I'm gone..."

(OOC: I don't think I ever got paid btw. We made a post about it, but I don't think we got the payment XD)

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

(OOC: PM with the information about the pay and I will look into it. )

Spectre's echoic voice spoke first. " Your sisters will be taken care of." Then the Raven blinked and spoke up as well. "I'll take the boy to the Land of Sound and see how he does then we can figure out how to get him what he needs. " Spectre nodded his agreement and then went back to his paperwork. Dravocn had been dismissed basically to prepare and start his journey. Spectre would send Neosis to assist the young man but the young man needed to face the tough world to see if he was a shinobi or just an undead expert of a medic.

[Dravocn]

Dravocn had been an orphan since the murder of his parents, and had raised his sisters on his own on the streets for just as long. He was less concerned with keeping himself sustained and more concerned with his lack of combat skills in case he's attacked by Missing Nin or wild beasts. 

He nodded, glad to hear his sisters will be taken care of. The now fourteen-year-old orphan, who has a disheartened view of his own skill and purpose, moves out toward the door to start his journey... he didn't have anything to prepare himself with that wasn't beyond expensive for his wallet. As he reached the door, he turned around and bowed lowly to the Takikage and the Cat Sith before leaving. 

[🔥Bootysmith🍑]

Enter

Walking through the entrance to the tower after being scanned by eyes of the AnBu guards, Tevin took the surrounding into observation as he advanced further into the lobby. It had been long since he'd been in the tower, he couldn't tell whether this was the old tower or a newly redesigned one but none of that mattered. He had one objective for being here; take a mission and earn some cash. He would much rather be somewhere in the wilderness getting baked but he was kind of low on moola. He'd approach whoever's working in the lobby to make his demands, "Excuse me, I'm looking to take a missionary, what do you have available?"

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

The atmosphere of the tower was gloomy and in places seemed to be in disrepair. At the reception desk was not a person but a black cat bathing herself. "Well the normal missions from the board is generally available. You could also investigate the nearby swamps for disturbances. The locals are getting superstitious again." The cat suddenly spoke then went back to bathing herself like the man was unimportant.

[🔥Bootysmith🍑]

It took a talking cat, serving as the receptionist for the young Kamyuja to realize how unnatural the environment felt. Adding the black cat and weirdness floating in the air led him to believe the tower mighty be haunted. "I will take a look at the swap," he replied before taking a long pause. "Tell me, how can one get access to the village scroll?"

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

The cat looked up once more and blinked at him. "Become a Chunnin or train with the Kage and some of the AnBu. But seriously the council would prefer that on the Chunnin have access.

(OOC: outside shadow clones village techs are not a thing until they get a revamp. Sorry)

[🔥Bootysmith🍑]

Tevin nodded silently as the cat provided the information inquired. He was about to leave when his eyes spotted a mission that he thought would be interesting on the mission board. "Know what I think I'll take this one." He'd walk out the tower after his mission was approved.

Exit.

Name: Knowledge is Power Part I
Rank: "D" Ranked
IIC Length: 2 Days (48 Hours)
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: Learn Skills.
Description: To encourage strengthening the village and interaction the missions has come up to learn ten training points minimum worth in skills. Once you learn this, you must show proof of your understanding of the skill/s either inside or outside the tower depending on its nature. This can only be repeated once per OOC month.
Reward: 1,000 Ryo for a single Non-Ninja, 2,500 Ryo for a single Ninja. 3,100 Ryo if taken with at least one other person.

[🔥Bootysmith🍑]

Enter

Just a few minutes after leaving for his mission, Tevy appeared back in the tower once more to claim the cash he had earned. He headed straight for the receptionist, placed the slip with mission details on the desk then uttered a few words "I have completed my mission." As he waited for money to be wired to his account, he went over the mission board to choose his next mission. "I'd like to take this mission next." he said pointing out his new desired mission.

Mission link: narutoforumrp.proboards.com/thread/112902/straight

Name: Power is Power Part II
Rank: "C" Ranked
IIC Length: 2 Days (48 Hours)
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: Learn Techniques.
Description: To encourage strengthening the village and interaction the missions has come up to learn twenty training points minimum worth in techniques. Once you learn this, you must show proof of the new technique/s either inside or outside the tower depending on its destructive power! This can only be repeated once per OOC month, and you must have completed Power is Power Part I at least once .
Reward: 2,700 Ryo for a single Non-Ninja, 3,500 Ryo for a single Ninja. 6,250 Ryo if trained with at least one other person.

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

(Sorry for being out. Had a family emergency. It has been approved)

The cat was still sitting at the desk. It was a wonder what happened to the usual secretary. But considering the vibe of the place and the fact that people have been going missing maybe not so much. Either way the cat pushed a bag towards the shinobi that held his ryo and stamped a paw print in spectral fire on the mission request.

[🔥Bootysmith🍑]

Having received payment for his completed mission and approval to take another, he left the tower quietly.

Exit.

[🔥Bootysmith🍑]

Enter.

Having accomplished his second mission of the day he pulled up once more in the tower to collect his hard earned ryo. "Tell me, there any good medics in the village?" he'd inquire as he waited for his money to get wired.

narutoforumrp.proboards.com/thread/112902/straight

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

The Secretary was there this time. He should remember Eva as the longest standing member of the Kage staff as she had been with the Tower for several dignified Kage's. Either way she gave him a narrow look assessing and nodded. "There are a few. Most are in the field unfortunately. However recently there was one that was suppose to explore the Land of Sound but I don't believe has left yet. Dravocn. See if you can find him if not come back and we will see what services we can get you. " As she spoke, she handed over a sack full of coins for a job well done.

[🔥Bootysmith🍑]

It felt pleasant to see a familiar face back in the tower. Lately he's been finding a weird cat that can talk. The atmosphere felt kind of bright seeing a real person, he couldn't recall the girl's name but was happy to receive the information and payment. "Dravocn? Never heard of him. Any useful data I can use to find the guy, like where he was last seen or a description?" he'd wait for the woman's reply, and after would nod then head out to search for this so called Dravocn.

Exit after info...