Sekiranzenshou [Embassy]

[james]

MASHIMIZU EMBASSY

SEKIRANZENSHOU
The Crimson Wave Outpost

Located on the northern face of Mashimizu, on the continent Thales is the Embassy associated with Kirigakure no Sato. Known as the Sekiranzenshou, or Red Wave Outpost, this newly erected building features state of the art technology which the Hazian nation is known for. While it outwardly appears to be a shoddy and forsaken place, it is actually one of the most frequented in all of Mashimizu; denizens of the capital, foreigners and even the country Daimyo visit the halls of the place when seeking out an audience with several Hidden Mist officials. To those who look at this building from the outside, they see one a single-tiered establishment; however, several other floors run down through the ground underneath the main outpost.

To help officials and other people of high status enter into the center of Thales---where lies the capital Mashimizu---an extended dock has been constructed at the back of the embassy. The large rivers that flow through the continent make ideal passageways through lush rain forests and dangerous swamps for one wishing to gain access to the Sekiranzenshou.

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Dock, Extended Dry
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 2 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A structure extending alongshore or out from the shore into a body of water, to which boats may be moored.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: An extended dock fitted with a series of pulleys, lifts, and rigging, this extended dock not only allows for hasty unloading of cargo, but also for the lifting of vessels into the air to effect complete repairs, overhauls, or even construct new hulls. The extended dry dock can accommodate up two of the largest of vessels, such as galleys and warships, or four smaller craft. Purchase this component multiple times to allow additional ships to moor at the stronghold’s docks.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 150,000 Ryo

Main Floor - One can find on the main level of the Sekiranzenshou the receptionist area. Two combined common areas make the floor plan extremely wide and laid out; essential items like chairs, desks, plants, televisions and books fill this room and are here for persons who enter into the Embassy. If someone is seeking to make an appointment, they must first fill out the below form and then give it to the receptionist. She is unusually high-maintenance and as such requires for outsiders to be clean when stepping inside the ceramic tiled floor of her work area. A library resides on the eastern panel of this floor and to the west, a grand dining hall.

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[b]Name:[/b] (Real Name)
[b]Occupation/Rank:[/b] Genin, Chuunin.. Non-Ninja, Cook, etc
[b]Class:[/b] D, C, B, A, S?
[b]Village:[/b] Mo Village, Yukigakure, etc
[b]Reason for coming to Embassy:[/b] Brief explanation.


A barracks room usually full of ANBU Bear operatives is to the right of the main entrance of the Embassy. Anyone who is carrying weapons that aren't concealed with the proper skills must turn in their inventory to the guards, who then store it inside of the armory. As one moves to exit the Sekiranzenshou then can they retrieve their held items.

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Common Area, Fancy
Rank: "A"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Describe a type of shared lounge, most often found in dormitories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This room features polished stone or wood floors with comfortable benches. The walls bear impressive murals and sound-dampening curtains. It might serve as a waiting room, a general meeting area, or an all-purpose room. Purchase this component multiple times if you want a larger common area.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 30,000 Ryo

Common Area, Fancy
Rank: "A"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Describe a type of shared lounge, most often found in dormitories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This room features polished stone or wood floors with comfortable benches. The walls bear impressive murals and sound-dampening curtains. It might serve as a waiting room, a general meeting area, or an all-purpose room. Purchase this component multiple times if you want a larger common area.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 30,000 Ryo

Library, Fancy
Rank: "A"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A collection of manuscripts, publications, and other materials for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Fine polished shelves extend from this chamber’s tile or wooden floor to the ceiling above. Several ladders allow access to upper shelves. Several small tables scattered throughout the place allow researchers space to work. This library can hold up to three different lots of books on specific subjects. For example, it could contain books on religion, general knowledge, and the planes. The Books Component has prices and information for book lots. If you need a greater capacity, purchase this component multiple times.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 30,000 Ryo

Dining Hall, Luxury
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 2 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A large room, typically in a school or other institution, in which people eat meals together.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must have purchased a Luxury Kitchen.
Description: This well-appointed room is dedicated specifically for hosting large meals. In some cases, it features a long, polished wooden or marble-topped table stretching from one end of the place to another. An exquisitely carved chair at the head of the table traditionally faces the main entrance to the room, allowing the head of the household full view of the room. Alternatively, you can furnish the hall with several smaller tables, either round or square, all of comparable quality to a larger one. The tables are covered with the finest linens, and the guests use the most treasured silverware to eat off the rarest china. Fine artwork lines the walls, and a beautiful chandelier provides plenty of light. Busts of prominent heroes throughout history sit near the serving tables that line the walls. The marble or parquet flooring provides additional beauty. This seats 16 people at a long table or 30 if smaller tables are used. Purchase this component multiple times if you want a larger hall.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 500,000 Ryo

Barracks
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A room dedicated to hold multiple people in a single large room.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This open room contains up to 10 simple wood beds with mattresses. A small footlocker sits at the end of each bed for personal belongings. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the barracks itself. A barracks can hold 10 people (usually guards or soldiers). If you need a greater capacity, you can purchase this component multiple times. If you want a higher class of quarters for officers, purchase bedroom components instead.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 4,000 Ryo

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With the support of the Doton users hailing from Kirigakure no Sato, the capital has been able to create underground sectors for those VIPs that must find rest within the Embassy. The layout remains science-fiction and is accessible via an elevator that runs from the main lobby room into the four levels beneath the stronghold:


Level 1 - If a traveler requires a room to lodge in, then they must take the elevator down to the first underground floor of the Embassy. Take heed in your actions, however: cameras monitored with constant vigil line the elevator and this floor to ensure that no one attempts to sneak down into the lower levels of the Sekiranzenshou.

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Bedrooms, Basic
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Two Connecting Rooms with basic accessories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This stronghold area contains two smaller bedrooms, possibly with a connecting door. The furnishings in each room are rough, including a bed on a low frame, a single chest of drawers (Keg, Large (Overview)), and a mirror hanging on one wall. The bedclothes are made of rough cotton, wool, or even burlap, and the blanket is often a patchwork quilt made of whatever was available. Each room also has a rough bench sitting in front of a small table. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the bedroom component itself.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 7,000 Ryo

Bedrooms, Basic
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Two Connecting Rooms with basic accessories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This stronghold area contains two smaller bedrooms, possibly with a connecting door. The furnishings in each room are rough, including a bed on a low frame, a single chest of drawers (Keg, Large (Overview)), and a mirror hanging on one wall. The bedclothes are made of rough cotton, wool, or even burlap, and the blanket is often a patchwork quilt made of whatever was available. Each room also has a rough bench sitting in front of a small table. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the bedroom component itself.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 7,000 Ryo

Level 2 - Despite being an actual floor, none other than village officials are allowed on this floor. On that note, it is currently highly classified information to reveal the contents of level two.



Level 3 - Further down into the red illuminated tunnels of the embassy is the third level that houses separate rooms for visiting officials. Of course to make it to this section, one must possess the authorization to do so. Because of this, this floor has component pieces that really aren't worth much mention, due to the fact that only a handful of eyes will ever get to see this place.

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Bedrooms, Fancy
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Two connecting rooms with fancy accessories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This area contains two smaller bedrooms with a connecting door. Each room has a bed that rests on a handsome frame and includes a mattress made of cotton batting. The sheets are of fine cotton, and the blankets are wool. Each room has a finely carved bureau and a handsome wardrobe. A bell rests on a bed stand next to each bed so that the occupants can easily call for the servants. In addition, there’s an upholstered bench and a small writing desk. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the bedroom component itself.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 40,000 Ryo

Bedrooms, Fancy
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Two connecting rooms with fancy accessories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This area contains two smaller bedrooms with a connecting door. Each room has a bed that rests on a handsome frame and includes a mattress made of cotton batting. The sheets are of fine cotton, and the blankets are wool. Each room has a finely carved bureau and a handsome wardrobe. A bell rests on a bed stand next to each bed so that the occupants can easily call for the servants. In addition, there’s an upholstered bench and a small writing desk. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the bedroom component itself.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 40,000 Ryo

Bedrooms, Fancy
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 1 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Two connecting rooms with fancy accessories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This area contains two smaller bedrooms with a connecting door. Each room has a bed that rests on a handsome frame and includes a mattress made of cotton batting. The sheets are of fine cotton, and the blankets are wool. Each room has a finely carved bureau and a handsome wardrobe. A bell rests on a bed stand next to each bed so that the occupants can easily call for the servants. In addition, there’s an upholstered bench and a small writing desk. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the bedroom component itself.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 40,000 Ryo

Level 4 - The final and bottom chamber of the Embassy. Here, few members of any nation have access to. This room, well floor, was built in order to protect the Mizukage whenever he is needed in the embassy or visits. It also houses an office wherein political meetings take place between the Mist Shadow and other -kages. Butai members of the Dragon unit are seen frequenting this area when their Lordship is at the Embassy. Nothing else is known about this room to outside forces not holding the rank of Dragon ANBU or -kage.

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Bedrooms, Luxury
Rank: "B"
Type: Main, Room, 2 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: Two connecting rooms with luxury accessories.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This area contains two smaller bedrooms with a connecting door. No expenses were spared in building or furnishing this space. Each room features a marble topped bureau and a gorgeous wardrobe. The four-poster bed is made of the finest wood hung with the wispiest of linens, and the mattress and the blankets are stuffed with feathers. The sheets are silk. A stuffed chair sits in one corner. In another, a finely polished and fully stocked writing desk waits to be used. The walls are adorned with fine art, often of people in positions of repose. Sometimes they feature dreamy scenes filled with pleasant nymphs or other fantastic or heavenly scenes. This component includes a privy, though it need not be attached or adjacent to the bedroom component itself. The luxuriousness of the room requires a single valet, who can be called with any of the bells positioned around the rooms.
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo


Study/Office, Luxury
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Room, 1.5 Stronghold Space, Craftsman Room
Effect: A study is a room in a house which is used for paperwork, computer work, or reading.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This room represents the ultimate in office luxury. A well-appointed waiting room features an exquisite couch and a polished wooden desk. The main office features another stuffed couch and a set of comfortable chairs arrayed around a marble topped desk. The walls are covered with fine art, including a portrait of the owner of the stronghold and any family he might have
Limit: Must be created by a Construction Crafter.
Cost: 150,000 Ryo

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Sekiranzenshou Rules:

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I. The Embassy has a strict policy on fighting, thus making this thread NDE // no fighting.

II. In accordance to rule one, if anyone is seen breaking that rule, then they immediately become DE.

III. Follow posting order; IIC will be set to 48hrs.

IV. If requesting an invitation/escort to the Hidden Mist Village, must state your purpose for doing so.

V. Only the training of skills is permitted here; yet again, no hostile actions in doing so.

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[Lord of Cold]

An Owl!



From the North, a snowy owl would arrive. In its talons was grasped a small roll of paper, which bore the seal of the Yukikage; the traditional snowflakes, in red wax. The owl would swoop in, startling some of the waterfowl which were gathered around the dock, and land on a desk inside. Likely to the dismay of the cleanliness-oriented receptionist, the bird would land on the desk, and strut about for a little bit. It would then place the letter on the table, ruffle its feathers, and head back, to its home in the frozen north.
The letter read:

To the Mizukage,
Hail! I am Jorik of Ygnrid, Lord Yukikage. I pray this letter has reached the hands of the Mizukage, or at least one of his trusted retainers. I write to request counsel. In a few weeks time, I will be passing through Mashimizu with an assistant. If while I was there you could find time to meet with me, I would be more than happy to share mead with you, while we discuss the fate of the world.
May we meet as friends,
Lord Yukikage.

[james]

An Owl operative of the ANBU currently served as the receptionist for the Embassy in Mashimizu. "Better report this to Lord Hyobe quickly.." she mumbled, having fetched two Bear operatives to take on this mission. She would command them to head toward's Kirigakure's Egress and to tell the Mizukage to bring with him one or several of his assistants. "Godspeed; hail."

The two large men nodded and disappeared all within the same time frame.

[Lord of Cold]

The building was shoddy, but it was unmistakably the embassy. I noticed, before I noticed much, that there was a dock there, and that we could've disembarked directly in it. Well that would've been nice to know, the ship had already sailed, and there was no point dwelling on it.

It was an interesting building. Squat and triangular, with odd panels here and there, an odd red color which suggested to me there was some complex device at play, haphazard placement, a glowing interior which threw light out into the shady street, a small tower off to the side which might have been used for radio communication, and hardly a window to be seen, it was like nothing I had ever seen. It was the culminating moment of the culture shock which this city had brought to me. But I prayed that the differences in our nations could be overcome by friendship.

My sword, my axe, my shield, Tundra, and a telescope were my sole equipage. In addition I had a small barrel of mead strapped to the horse. Were these the tools of diplomacy? My upbringing had prepared me well to be a man, but it did not prepare me to be the state.

"Here we are. Let us see what the Lord Mizukage thinks of our humble attempt at negotiations."

After a moment of nodding and looking at the building, I would continue.

"It doesn't look like they have a stable. Tundra will stay here if I tell him, and Flurry will no stray from her leader."

And I entered the embassy. It was a fascinating building, open, full of seating and devices and places to rest. There were things I did not recognize. But I knew the receptionist when I saw them. I walked up to her desk, barrel of mead under my arm, and otherwise fully equipped. "I am Lord Jorik of Ygnrid. I am here to see the Shadow of the Hidden Mist."

[Tomoko Aburame]

As the two disembarked Tomoko kept close to Jorik, worried that if she strayed too far she might find herself with a knife in her back or worse. The place was odd to say the least, enough to catch the bewilderment of the young yuki nin who despite her fear and clinging to her mentor stood in awe of the city. She has atleast her new techniques to hold her safe but this was not a total ease of course after all the Mist shinobi were the killers without a sound.

She would look to Jorik as he spoke, giving a small nod and standing behind him as they entered the embassy. Looking around and counting the amount of exits in the building but so too possible threats, such was the life of a shinobi. She had nothing on her person besides her hoodie-dress and her usual tights, she supposed this was the benefit of being a genjutsu specialist she was her only weapon and watching Jorik with everything on his person would always seem so heavy to carry around especially for someone as Tomoko.

[james]

The woman who acted as the receptionist perked her ears as the handsome man and his young companion approached her desk. She would look this Lord of Ygnrid up and down a while; her gaze did not fail to miss the other Snow ninja present, but it was the -kage who held most of her attention. "Well, Snow Shadow Jorik.." she flipped her hair and then went on to type out several commands on the computer; in seconds, two forms had been created and then presented to the Shadow and his accomplice. "I will need you both to fill these out---it's protocol. And as for that large keg of mead you have.. I will have my guards inspect it for poisoning. Sorry, but due to a recent insurgent threat on the Hidden Village, outsiders are to be treated with high caution. I'm sure you understand as a man in a position of power, yourself." With a wink towards Jorik, the receptionist returned to her busy work. Once all was signed and done accordingly, she would further instruct them down into the red glowing corridors of the Embassy.

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[b]Name:[/b] (Real Name)
[b]Occupation/Rank:[/b] Genin, Chuunin.. Non-Ninja, Cook, etc
[b]Class:[/b] D, C, B, A, S?
[b]Village:[/b] Mo Village, Yukigakure, etc
[b]Reason for coming to Embassy:[/b] Brief explanation.

"Now, if you could please hand over the keg to these two Bear gaurdsmen here.. I can send you both on your way." She instructed, hand lifted towards the two bulky mechanical masses that walked towards the Lord of Snow and his assistant. "We have just received word that the Rokudaime is currently on his way to the Egress; from there, he is but a short while away from the Embassy; please, rest in his chambers until he arrives. Sorry for the delay in foreign politics." One of the Kuma Ops that approached Jorik would take the mead keg; the other would act as a sentry and lead them down the corridor to the elevator shaft. "In here," he said in a gruff voice.

Once all passengers had been on the lift, it would slowly begin to descend into the ground. Perhaps this would surprise the Yukikage to see his counter boast an underground Embassy; this tactic had been utilized before by Hyobe, but during his time as an active Genin of the village. Now as the current Mizukage, he went on to implement several tactics to the layout of important structures to ensure the utmost level of security. The poorly maintained shaft continued to descend into the layers of the Sekiranzenshou; after the first several floors, the red light began to grow darker and the air a bit heavier. Hopefully if hadn't grown too hot for the northern foreigners.  "We're here. Exit the shaft and wait at the door... please." The Bear operative didn't seem like he was in the mood to do this at the moment. As the elevator ceased movement, the door sprang open and the human contents were commanded to pour out.


In this large space on the bottom of the Mashimizu Embassy, at least four mechanized members of the ANBU Task Force could be noted by the foreigners. Each one had a mask similar to one another, yet the member of the Bear unit was the only one with his crude design. The shinobi of Yukigakure no Sato had just landed in the Dragon's Den --- home to Tatsu sentries of the highest pedigree and the chosen guardsmen in direct line to Kaguya Hyobe. "Make yourselves at home.. and don't try anything stupid." A second elevator would descend with the large keg of mead found in it. No poison or anything harmful was found inside of its contents. The Bear-man returned to the shaft and slammed the door shut on his way back up to the lobby. Jorik and Tomoko were left to their observational devices until the Lord of Mist came to meet with them....

[Lord of Cold]

A flurry of things began to happen all at once. The secretary, who was not without charm, began tapping out something. I found it odd that they had put such trust in their digital presence. I would much rather a heavy vault and some guards; if an army steals my information, so be it, but a few kids with a PIP-Boy ought not be able to steal the secrets of the hidden village. I chuckled quietly when the woman tossed me a wink. Now was not the time, but under other circumstances, that wink might have yielded something more...

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Name: Jorik of Ygnrid
Occupation/Rank: Lord Yukikage
Class: D
Village: Yukigakure no Sato
Reason for coming to Embassy: Matters of state

"Here, Tomoko, fill this out." The woman explained to me that they would be handling the keg. I was a little disappointed, but I nodded and replied gruffly. "I'd just as soon have the man who brings the keg drink from it himself, but we ought not take safety lightly, in days like these." I nodded and smiled as I walked away from the secretary, thanking her as I climbed into the elevator. Hopefully the form had not caused any problems for my young companion.

It was warm, in the elevator. I had heard that the 'developed' world, especially the hot parts, had begun making devices to minimise excess heat in their buildings, but apparently today did not warrant such efforts. The elevator, by the time we reached our destination, was almost sweltering, but I kept my head up. 

I pondered all that had happened. This world was a turbulent place. In my life time, the Water Belt had risen. They promised world peace, they promised that they would rule over all the ninja nations. It was a time of summer, they met an they agreed to help each other. They swore oaths, and the world was united as one. But winter came, as it always does, and the damned Yoshinee, or whatever her cursed name was, attacked the Snow Tower. Before long, things began to crumble.

She was exiled, and she ran home to the Rain. And the rain kept her safe. BINGO was notified, a bounty was put on her head. The mist backed out, the Waterfall was loyal only to us, and the cloud picked up a policy of neutrality. It was a set back. The Water Belt was broken up, in fits of rage and indifference, and the world was left without a chief treaty organisation. But that was not the end; the feud with Konoha was ever-rising. Ace took the throne of the North, and the doctrine was set. Yukigakure had found its enemy; and it need to forge a new belt, lest it fall victim to the cruelties of Leaf and its agents.

We were standing there in the room. I noticed I had been lost in thought for a moment, so I spoke again. "Alright, Tomoko. Watch now. A new era beckons. Let us see if it is one of friendship or one of animosity."

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Current Affairs
Rank: "E"
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: ---

[Tomoko Aburame]

Giving a swift nod as Jorik handed her the paper she traced over it with her eyes, trusting it enough to view, surely it wouldn't be an explosive tag or something like that though that would be something she'd consider down the track.
Scribbling softly she began to fill it out, it was fairly standard to be frank, she wasn't entirely all that literate only being ten years of age and so she filled out what she knew and filled it to the best of her abilities.

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Name: Tomoko Aburame
Occupation/Rank: Tomoko Aburame
Class: D
Village: Yukigakure No Sato
Reason for coming to Embassy: Yes

Looking at the word Rank once more she slapped her head and began to scribble once more as the two convered. How could she be so foolish to get that wrong.

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Name: Tomoko Aburame
Occupation/Rank:Tomoko Aburame The Frostborn Genin
Class: D
Village: Yukigakure No Sato
Reason for coming to Embassy: Yes

She gave a smile as she completed the form, handing it back to Jorik not really sure what to do with it exactly but hoping her lord would take it regardless. Looking to Jorik with what to do and doing as she did best, remaining silent and at his side. As they were lead about Tomoko made note of the structure, every nook and cranny taking it in to the best of her ability to make note of how the other villages functioned, how they spoke and acted and even worked. She hadn't ever really been outside of the village let alone the country of the snow and this was all as alien as it could be to her.

Jorik would utter an assurance to her, she gave a simple nod with a smile "I will do my best, Lord Jorik!" she said with a grin and decided to try and grasp his hand, to hold it for a moment. Sweetly smiling to the king of the snow "You'll do great!"

[james]

The shoddy appearing building that was indeed the Embassy of Kirigakure came into view as Hyobe walked through the streets of the capital. On all sides, the city had been surrounded by a water source that connected it to the outside world... hopefully the Yukikage, in the event of actually trying to deceive a potential ally, didn't have forces waiting outside the capital. He would motion towards the Cat operative to leave his and Tora's side; the docking area is where he retreated to, so that he could inspect that general area for infidels.

"Hyobe-dono," the voice of the Sekiranzenshou's receptionist flooded the halls of the place as the aforementioned man stepped inside its clammy walls. She would rise to attention, and those masked guardians who were also present followed suit: "Hail." Hyobe waved his metal-plated arm and then they were relived to do as they pleased. His gauntlet and claw would remain on his person, as he was the only authorized person to maintain his weaponry. For this assignment, Tora was also able to keep his inventory on him, just in case things did get frigid several floors beneath their feet. Shippo, the receptionist, cleared her throat as she returned to her seat. "Ahem, so yes, Lord Hyobe... your visitor Jorik is resting now with his assistant Tomoko on the fourth floor... I'll prepare the elevator now." Her poised fingers moved across the keyboard and seconds later, a steam was produced at the back corner of the lobby; the elevator had now been primed to be used. Hyobe nodded towards the woman and moved in the general direction of the shaft with Tora in tow. The massive Kuma operative stationed at the doors of the shaft stood at attention and was quickly relived. "We have thoroughly checked them and their contents... everything seems to be in order, Lord Mizukage." Once he stepped inside of the contraption, Hyobe thanked the Akimichi for his work done here. He was well pleased with how stern his defensive forces were.

While the elevator slowly descended, Hyobe kept quiet. He was moments away from his first encounter with another Shadow of power and hopefully their meeting went well for both parties. Once the Kaguya made it to the ground floor, more steam was produced from the rotating mechanisms of the shaft; his sea blue eyes would scan his personal office space and it did not take long to find who he was looking for. He removed his hood and black mask from his face as to not be disrespectful to another power authority. "Welcome to the isle of Thales, Jorik: Lord of Snow..." his introduction was something he found casual, as if though they had broken the ice along time ago.....

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following Tora's intro post, the posting order will change thus ---

Lord of Snow
Lord of Mist
Assistant of Snow
Assistant of Mist

[Tora Tsume]

Following the Mizukage into the building, the youth simply listened to the surroundings, trying to see how well fortified the building was. Judging from what his superior said, it was obvious to him that this was an allied location. Still, the liked to remain on his toes so he could react to anything at a moments notice. Seeing how the structure was built Tora could only assume it was the same architect that built the Mizukage tower in his own village. The technology was obviously from Kiri, and it wasn't hard to figure out that this place was made to look advanced and welcome visitors and impress them.

When the secretary greeted them, something in Tora's head clicked. It was disturbing to hear that. "You are hosting a kage of a fellow village. He may not be our ally but he still deserves our respect, even when not in the room with us." He said as he turned to walk towards the elevator. "So, we'll be meeting LORD Jorik. Please remember that for the next time you see him." He said as the doors shut behind them in the elevator and the two made their way down to meet the kage and assistant, hopefully bringing a strong alliance into the shinobi world.

While in the elevator, Tora tried to account all of his equipment, to see everything was in place and ready in case things get sour. Under his cloak, he had ten knives. One each wrist he had a senbon bracelet, just in case. Moreover, Tora posessed a lie detector lense which was already in his eye. A gas mask and a couple of filters, along with nightvision and x-ray vision goggles stashed in his cloak. All wrapped in black, covered and hidden, along with his headband which was stored under his cloak as well.

Once down, Tora followed lord Hyobe in removing his hood and looking at their guest and assistant. It was not his place to speak, so he did not. However, during the time there, he remained by the side of his kage and kept his hands under his cloak. With the Mizukage greeting his friend, Tora gave a nod and stood behind his kage. Sure, he was shorter, but he was strong enough to be a threatening force in the room, a silent guardian.

[Lord of Cold]

Punctuality is the politeness of kings, they say. And so it was. The Lord of Mist had come in a timely fashion, propelled down the elevator towards where I was waiting with my young assistant.

I sized him up, as was the duty of a king. And he was exactly the man I wanted to see. Tall, about my height, heavy, strong, athletic in build; clearly a warrior king. He looked a little bit sickly to me, with a big, old scar exposed, and an unusually bony face compared to his overall muscular bulk. But he was clearly a warrior king, and as such I suspected the outcome of this summit would be favorable. Our dress was different; his black stealth garb against my quilted coat and leather equipment made a harsh contrast. But our way of life, if I read this correctly, would unite us. He welcomed me to his home.

"Thank you, Lord Hyobe. Your land is fascinating, although a bit warmer than I'm used to." I spoke, knowing these words were important. They were the begining of a new era of Snow-Mist diplomacy. I feigned that I knew him specifically. It was a safe assumption. Even the simplest secretary would no better than to send an unsolicited visitor to a Lord Yukikage.  "I believe my keg of mead is around here somewhere. Would you care to have a drink?"

As I interacted with him, I made eye contact, but wondered from the corner of my eye the nature of his assistant. A far more intimidating form than mine, that was true. But I feared no violence. While I was armed, I tried to smile and seem jovial. I wanted the guards to come down fast, so we could speak in earnest, and so that this conference would be fruitful. Once we drink the same mead, I knew that, for better or worse, talk would flow.

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Posting order accepted

[Tomoko Aburame]

Having not really the nerve of steel to try and speak up, Tomoko merely followed the lord about. Making sure to keep a keen eye on everything around just incase.
It was always hard to know when a ninja might strike, they were after all something of an assassin class and the mist was notorious for such. Tomoko, admittedly was terrified.

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Sorry guys, exam week, not much to post

[james]

"Do you come here to drink, or to set council with the Great Nation of Mist?" I asked quite impatiently,  having preferred this Jorik of Ygnrid to get on with business affairs. In time, perhaps if we were to become allies, then we could share mead; until then, I would remain casual at best -- with Tora at my side, we moved towards the office area of the subterranean complex. Had the woman he had been with tried anything, I knew that this Chuunin could handle her while I dealt with the Snow Shadow... it had been a time since combat invigorated my bloodline. "Please, sit with me. We have much to discuss I would assume, Lord of Snow." My left arm, coated in steel weaponry bode he and his assistant to my seating chamber.

I watched the broad shouldered man from a distance with my eyes. He seemed to hail from a distinct lineage, and as he moved towards me, I noticed how buoyant his orange locks were. It was peculiar to meet a man that wasn't Hazian; his mannerisms and dress were alien to me, but in the same fashion, so were my customs. It was the differences between nations that usually brought them together, for it added culture and experience. But often, common similarities caused strife in places of power; what if he was a warlord as myself, given his displacement in the cold regions of the world and how dominating he appeared? I could only guess as to what things he had aligned for this meeting; what terms. 

[Tora Tsume]

Tora, unlike the assistant the the Yukikage, wasn't nervous in the presence of two high powered individuals. In fact, he was rather excited to meet someone in a position of a power much like his own leader. However, despite that, he kept a calm exterior and didn't let anyone see just how fun this whole expirience was for him. His heart was beating fast as he looked over to the assistant of snow, and then moved his cold blue eyes to the kage of the neighboring nation, who seemed to be a little bit too relaxed for his state.

Next thing the Chunin knew was an offer to drink, and a very, very harsh refusal by his own kage. It may not have been in place, but Tora just had to step in. He had to make the rude refusal seem different. "I believe that as our gusts, it is not your place to offer us a drink. This gesture may have been offensive, and while we appreciate it, we will decline it kindly" He said in the hopes that he wasn't overstepping his place, only eager to help out in the situation and perhaps gain an ally.

It was then that the kage of his nation moved to the office part. Tora approached and stood behind his kage, still wondering how someone allowed the couple to bring in liquids to this meeting. It seemed a little off, and he could only test the response of the snow shadow to see if it was indeed a regular drink or something he really wanted the Mizukage to drink, which would indicate some ill-intent.

[Lord of Cold]

It was not only the climate of the land that was different in this place, but the climate of the people. They were not like to accept my drink, I realised. They were not of the sort who drank well they spoke of business. For a land of Water, I imagined most of the dealings here were shockingly dry. Perhaps the sobriety of this people would be an asset; certainly my own were prone to make rash decisions at times. But certainly, without drink I knew that I would be talking to the Lord of Mist from an aspect purely of tactical advantage, and not one of idealism.

"There is no need to cover for your lord, good sir. I think you will find I'm rather difficult to fluster. While it is my custom to offer drink when I hold council with others, I will respect your decision otherwise." At the suggestion of Mist, I would move, noticing again how large we were, and, reaching the other room, sit. It was not the type of seat which I was used to, but I found it comfortable nonetheless. I spoke again, this time in a slightly lower voice, even though I doubted this particular shortcoming would be much of a secret in this place. I spoke with confidence, but it was clear to all; the man who was meant to respond to this was none other than the Lord of the Mists. "Your ear seems already turned towards business, so I will not frustrate it further. Our villages are not far from each other; we operate from the two easternmost nations. I would propose we reconsider our village's neutral attitudes, in the name of cooperation, and to prevent us from unecessarily stilfing operations. What say you?"

[Tomoko Aburame]

This was all very intense, especially for Tomoko, although a simple meeting it was enough for her to be on the edge of her seat wondering what would happen if things went off kilter. Staying close to Jorik she would eye the assistant, looking them up and down as she sat there patiently awaiting her lord's command. Though she did not have much to say instead she continued to scribble down on a small pad. Trying her best not to interfere all that much.

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I swear my posts will improve after exam week >_<

[james]

With Jorik quickly finding his seat, the progression of our meeting moved; his demeanour seemed to change with the discussion of his political whims. Interested further in his rise, I hoisted my torso forward with the strength of my stern arms planted on the chair's metal arms.

"As leaders of Hidden Villages isolated from the main continent mass, I do agree to what you speak of. The islands that we have under our moderate control, mixed with the dominion of our respective Daimyo, could give us an edge in reconnaissance." Clearly, I had been interested in an alliance at this point; had it not been showcased with my words, then surely the glimmer in my cold sapphire eyes would prove this to him. We were both men, as far as I could tell, of battle experience. Having known only a modicum amount of the nature of the Snow shinobis of the northeast, I could only speculate what tactical arts they excelled in...

While the offer of an alliance seemed promising, I would not foolishly succumb to his approach and would counter as would any Kaguya heir. "So, Jorik....

In the time of war, will you be at my side? With respect to my Kekkei Genkai, I do find combat to be a fruitful endeavor. In fact, I have several villages in my sights that I would like to use as a demonstration for the Rise of Mist." By now, I had somehow managed to work my usually calm self up; it was seen in the chilling frenzy glare of my eye. I had to tense my muscles to stop myself from releasing my bones in an erratic display of warmongering. Remembering my training in other taijutsu styles, I slowly began to regain my breath; in time, I returned to a poised state, hoping to not have caused a scene in front of my guest. Perhaps he had seen the secluded hostility in me, and could recognize strength.. or perhaps insanity. 

"Anyway," I redirected, attempting to bring back the subject formerly at hand; I sat back with my steel claws laced between my hard fingers resting upon the desk. "Kirigakure has its terms. We are sure you have yours. As the reigning Rokudaime of the village, it is my duty to maintain stability within my gates. An alliance with a nation from the large land masses to the west would not benefit us in reality... I have several potential prospects in those distant lands, but currently, your village is the only one bearing any importance to me." I laid it to him truthfully as I expected for him to do with me. Even with his scribbling assistant, I felt that our meeting was beginning to blossom into a withstanding relationship -- yet one never knew what his counter thought until he riposted in the art of conversation...

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Tomoko Aburame please refer to the POSTING ORDER made in several previous posts. thank you.

[Tora Tsume]

Being there was indeed tense. Sure, the two wanted to discuss peace in the form of an alliance. However, when discussing such issues it wouldn't be so simple. Each village would have his own terms, his own desires. It would only stand to logic that the smaller village would want to take what it could from the larger one. However, it wasn't too far fetched to think one would want to take control of the other. Pretty much, now was the most critical time, which is why the Chunin standing there wasn't letting his guard down.

Once the lord of mist spoke, it wasn't long before he got himself excited. It was a refreshing sight to see the Mizukage become so bloodthristy as he spoke of war. Frankly, Tora found it extremely amusing and couldn't help but smile as he thought of a war in which plenty of men could die and where he could prove himself as a strong shinobi. It actually got him a little excited as well to think of such an event. So, to calm himself he walked to the Mizukage's other side and shook his head and cleared his throat, hoping it won't interrupt the meeting.

Of course he didn't fail to note that the Mizukage once again mentioned the 'rise of mist', which was a common theme as of late, which Tora wanted to take part of, and would probably inquire about it in their journey back to the village, should they be going in the same direction. At any rate, he remained silent, to allow the two the chance to discuss matters more fluently.

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HOLY HELL STICK TO THE POSTING ORDER BECAUSE I DISLIKE BEING CONFUSED! Anyways, I think now it should work as set before. 
Lord of Snow
Lord of Mist
Assistant of snow
Assistant of Mist

[Lord of Cold]

The man gained my trust to a great degree. He worked his way up to rage, to the state of the combatant. And then he fluttered back down, to a state of calm, a state of diplomacy. That was berserkr. That was what I sought in a true soldier of the old way. I nodded as he spoke. He explained his dream to me clearly enough. He wanted to make his nation great, to march the Mist against the world. And that was a noble endeavor. I could support a man for whom conquest was the one holy pursuit.

"I am glad to know that my village's status has been a subject of your consideration before. And do not fear. Come war, come peace, come instability, the Snow shall stand by the Mist. And know this; the island belt would forever rule the seas. We, like brothers, would sail to whatever land we please, and, gods willing, no operation would be beyond our power." I said in reply to him, before nodding a few times. Now I spoke solemnly. This was the thing which neither of us wanted said. "You see; from the perspective of the Snow, there are but two forces in this world. There are those who stand with Snow and those who stand with Leaf. The Godaime Hokage and his underlings committed great wrongs against my people. You must understand that is this inheritance, both accursed and blessed, which you would be undertaking. That is the principal term of Yukigakure." I was nervous as I spoke. This was alot of baggage that came with out alliance. To fight Konoha was not an easy task. They were powerful, they were plentiful in numbers, and operated out of one of the largest countries in the world.

"Do you understand what I am asking of you?"

[james]

Jorik's spiel incited me. His introduction of a sea belt was pleasing to the ear; had I had he as a companion, then conquests and excursions to Numa no Kuni and the other eastward masses would go about well.. Even attacks against the western civilizations could be executed by a lower sea route towards Wind Country. "Aye," I went on to comment towards him as we both nodded in agreement. This would slowly churn the wheels towards a promising alliance; yet as he spoke once again, I noticed a change in his mien.

Once the Yukikage explained to me the situations between his village and the Greater Nation, I took a moment to reflect. A minor hidden village having a quarrel with a greater one.. and I am the wedge piece in between them. As a leader of a Great Nation myself, I should have perhaps thought about the consequence of allying with a minor no-Sato.. but I never regretted any of my decisions. Jorik had proved himself to me quite quickly in this meeting in the Sekiranzenshou, and him having traveled this far must have meant that war tension had been high between Fire and Snow. I stared the man in the eye for a while, and hopefully Tora would not speak out of turn following my next few words:

"I understand our arrangement. Lord of Snow, you have the total backing of the Kirigakure Military Force. If ever a threat again rises between Konoha and your nation, do not hesitate to ask for our assistance..." I would then motion towards a large mechanized man, Akimichi, Bear Operative; he would then carry the massive keg of ale over towards the table wherein we met. He carefully placed it down near the Snow Shadow and fetched the two Shadows drinking goblets. "You will come to see that my shinobi like Tora here are quite capable at subterfuge.. After all -- we are Hidden within the Mists." Nodding again towards Jorik, I smiled softly. "Now how about a drink, brother?"