Feuille Café [Open]

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Feuille Café

[lordspooky]

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The spirits that lie within
Rank of mission: D
Danger: Low
Posting Minimum: 2
Description of mission: Recently, a fairly wealthy family in the Eastern side of Konohagakure have been complaining about almost paranormal events that have been occurring at their house. These range from disembodied footsteps, to reports of poltergeist-like activity. They have asked for Shinobi to try and get to the root of the problem, and perform an exorcism to try and remove the spirit from the house and show them the light.
Mission objectives: 1,000
• Track down the ghost via weird things happening in the house (chairs rising, things moving etc)
• Perform an exorcism to remove the spirit.
• Comfort the family and tell them that the spirit is gone, if the exorcism has gone correctly.
Reward: 4,000 ryo

The eastern ward of the village held many a shop; yet it was the cafe of this elderly couple that had been plagued with poltergeist activity. Under the guise of the alizarin haired Sophus, I rushed towards the Feuille cafe, many patrons in the area seemed comfortable and at ease; luckily, I wasn't in my original looming form, for that would have off set the energy entirely in this setting.

An old man of a short stature greeted me as I moved through the door. "Greetings young man! Fine weather here in Konohagakure, wouldn't you say?" I observed him. He seemed to be going through a usual routine to work a customer into a seat in the cafe. I raise my left hand slowly towards the elder. "Not today... sir," It took a lot out of me to act the proper part as Sophus.. I had to bite my tongue repeatedly during this mission. "I am here to help with your ghost problem." Immediately, his face turned to surprise. The Feuille owner lead me into the kitchen area of his establishment, and there I met his wife, who seemed decades younger than the wealthy cafe owner. Over tea, they explained the situation to me. So the mission description hadn't been wrong, after all -- these people were plagued. From my previous life as a grave keeper, I wondered if someone placed a necromancing ritual upon their property... not likely, but still plausible. I went on to ask them specifically about the occurrences, how often they happened and if anyone is in the cafe other than the usual customers at the time. In all likelihood, it could have simply been someone pulling a prank on the old man; for what, I didn't know or care, but at least now I could put to use my deductive abilities. Even though I wasn't permitted to leave the realm of Konohagakure, perhaps with the upcoming Chunin Exams I could escape... I returned my attention to my current mission.

"I will be searching the upper area, as well as any underground storage facilities. Please do not be alarmed in the event of something.. strange happening. I will dispel of this evil quickly for you." 






A period of time passed and nothing happened. I assumed that this was all because of my presence: this lesser evil had suddenly vanished in the ambiance of my own wicked aura, but presently, that proved not to be the case. The cup of jasmine tea that I had left sitting on a oval-shaped table moved towards the edge and broken into pieces as lukewarm liquid splashed in a small area. The noise alerted the Feuille wife and she shrieked: "It's here! The ghooost is here!!!" Before she could crash to the floor, the elder man clutched her in his feeble grasp as she fainted. I stood looking in total disgust at the pathetic "spook." 

[lordspooky]

From the kitchen area, water mounted and morphed into a human form after my own. With the proper handseals, I had completed the Mizu Bunshin jutsu, and now had two water doppelgangers at my disposal. Each one of us had the same goal in mind: find and eliminate the ghastly threat. This mission hadn't been as spooky as I had thought, and already I had grown bored. The Feuille's haven't even tasted real horror...


My clones and I first search the main floor. There are several seats that have been thrown wildly by the invisible energy, yet that did not rattle my bones. At one point in time, the energy seemed to grow hostile as chairs, cups and other objects were cast in my direction and in that of my clones. Nimble, with each dodged the assault and our crimson mullet returned to rest at our backs as he continued the search for the paranormal. I was actually under the impression that some kid was fucking with me here... there's no way an actual ghost is haunting this place. It didn't even feel like an evil energy, just bothersome and annoying. I had one clone remain with the Feuille family as me and the other descended into the subterranean pantry.

Within the confines of the remarkably clean pantry had been walls of goods; there had been bags of different tea types and coffee grinds along the floors; and at the back of the room had been a safe of sorts---something that seemed precious and therefore protected and veiled. I instruct my watery clone to advance further into the room to scope out the pantry; elsewhere upstairs, I could hear loud running and stomping, but through the mental relay of my other Suiton clone, I knew that it was more kiddy antics. Now I figured that whoever is playing these scare tactics must be after whatever is in that safe. I leave the water clone downstairs as I return to tell the owners about the situation.

"So it seems that there is really no ghost." The shop elder seemed relieved, but still troubled as he continued to fan his wife. "What is it then, lad?" Like a general, I march through the cafe and my standing mizu bunshin remains at attention; I stop moving and then lock eyes with the Feuille man. "Someone is after your treasure keep in the pantry. Right now, my other water clone is guarding it."
The man nodded slowly, afraid that it might come to this. He informed me that someone had before approached him and offered him a fortune for his special tea blend. Having refused that deal, now it seems that a hired shinobi has been sent out to harass the old man. To be honest, I personally could care less about the entire ordeal, but this had been a mission and a perfect chance for me to test my skills. While I had been somewhat coerced into taking this D-rank mission, it proved useful in more ways than one. I dispelled the water clone that was on the same floor as me, and left the other to its devices while it guarded the safe below.

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Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu (Water Clone)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: ---
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique that utilizes water to create a Bunshin clone. Unlike a normal Bunshin, the Mizu Bunshin has the ability to interact more with the environment due to it having physical substance. This allows the clone to carry out limited attacks on its target. The range of the clone is limited; however, it can not travel very far from the original body. If the Mizu Bunshin is injured, the clone will usually revert back into its natural water state. When first learned the user is capable of having or capable of creating up to Five Clones. Each time learned the user learns this technique the number of Clones is capable of increasing by one. The maximum amount of clones is Ten for the Difficulty Class of D Rank. For each Difficulty Rank Increase the number increases by five of maximum but learning is still one per learned.
Limit: Water Release

[lordspooky]

The villain would soon find himself in a terrible position --- downstairs with my Suiton clone, he had encountered a violent doppelganger. The thing went on to use another water related technique, utilizing a small water source and even its own bodily composition to subdue the pseudo-spectral nuisance. As me and the Feuille master rushed downstairs, he immediately recognized the culprit: it was his own son.

"Sabaru... why on earth would you pull these pranks? You nearly gave your mother a heart attack!" The elder confessed. Caught by the massive water wave, the drenched child pouted. "She isn't my real mother... hmph." So apparently, the child had a problem with Lady Feuille. Every since his mother passed away, his father had been so busy catering to every whim of his new and younger bride that he left his son on the back burner. Personally, I did not care too much for that inconvenience, but luckily for both father and son, I did not kill the child... as I had initially planned.

Turning to the head of the Cafe, I stared at him with my crafted emerald eyes. Had I been in my original forme, I would have sent waves of fear down his spine; fortunately, the guise of Sophus was a handsome one, and one liked by many. "Now that we have found the problem to your situation, I will be on my way." My alizarin hair moved with my body as I turned to leave. As I did, I turned to look at the soaking wet child, this time my green eyes narrow and a grimace on my face. 

"The next time, I won't be as pleasant... I don't want to haunt your dreams, child, but be wary of your shenanigans. They called for a Hidden Leaf ninja to come to the scene. You won't get off the hook so easily next time." I quickly depart that sunny district of Konoha and return towards the LEAF TOWER. My Hokage was looking for me, and I had to figure out a way to out smart even the greatest head of my village.... This could prove interesting. Along the way, I returned to my limber and wraith-like self. It felt good to dissolve the facade of Sophus.

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Suiton: Shougekiha No Jutsu (Water Release: Art of the Shock Wave)
Rank: "D," "C"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user creates a situation where a wave can be created, but the user controls exactly when the wave will appear.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: After three posts, the chakra fades away and the technique is wasted.
Description: The user performs handseals and gathers chakra, the user releases chakra into a body of water, once that is done the user has three posts to command a wave to hit the target before the chakra fades away. This wave can come from any direction and any place from within fifteen meters of the user at "D" Rank, the wave can come from any place within twenty meters away at "C" Rank. At "D" Rank the wave is eight feet high. At "C" Rank, the wave is sixteen feet high.
Limit: Water Release

[CopyCat]

/Enter\

Having only recently started to explore the vastness of the village- Or more-so in comparison to what was familiar to herself. The day was fresh, the sun lit the skies brightly, vibrantly and cast down to the streets below, leaving a weather that was slightly undesirable for the cold-bound woman. Perhaps the only thing keeping her spirits up, were the crowd of people, wearing smiles and the echoing sounds of conversations that scattered throughout the streets.

While strolling through the streets, hands tucked away in the folds of her pant pockets; the dark-blue hue not helping so much with the heat. But such was a familiar feeling and in times of familiarizing ones self, you must hold onto such things; else lose yourself. From the corner of her eye; emphasis on 'eye' she noticed the open, welcoming windows of the retro appearing cafe. "Well. It's not much of a change, but I could do with some unnatural heating over this.." muttering to herself; she took motion and headed to the front-doors. Entering into the building and taking in the sights of scattered employees attending to the small number of patrons. "Guess a hot day doesn't attract much attention for coffee and tea." she thought to herself.

Such thoughts didn't last long, finding herself an empty seat off in the corner. Near a window to people watch while she rose a hand to an attentive server. "A coffee, no cream or sugar." In turn, the lady dressed in a waitress gown smiled, nodded acknowledging the request and scurried off to the back.

Her own attention, drifted to the passerby's that scrolled through the streets before her eyes.

[CopyCat]

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After sometime passed, judging by how the sun's lighting shifted some; she wagered it was about an hour. The cup of coffee, emptied and stationary on the counter-top. The isolated grains that escaped into her cup rested soaked and ignored by the drinker.

Staring with a listless gaze to the cup, up to the still sprawling street of passerby's, the young lady stood up with the money near the cup to be retrieved by the waitress that served her. A quick, calculated adjustment to the positioning of her fairly simplistic clothes gave her the confidence to stroll outside once more, to the blaring heat and clamor of the population streaming from one end of the street to the other.

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As the bell jingled behind her, notifying those in the store of a departed customer. And those around, that such business retained such customers. Her breath was steadied from earlier in the day, awhile to relax and people watch stabilized her body heat and mental acuity. As such, she felt it necessary to finally head to her original destination; taking her direction deeper into the fresh new district. Towards the untouched regions.

//Exit\\