Revival of the Avatars [Event]

[Hoarfrost Imp]

Original Juniper:

Bounding over at an average rate of ten meters per second got her to the desired location beside Emi/Shinz/Lady, daring to get as close, a keep eye and ear about picking up the muttering of one but not quite the full observation of the other. The... the eye crawling up his collar made her pause for a moment with a serious 'What the actual fuck?' look on her face but more in fascination that horror. That... was SO cool! For the similar blue tinted woman she had to really lean in on her lip reading skills. They were approaching though and thankfully her cast of invisibility kept her noises absolutely silent. So she dared to get close, walking alongside Lady the dog whom she wasn't sure what their actual name was, content to marvel at her gorgeous coat while listening in on the situation as a whole. She wasn't far from her clone either all things considered.

She had made there in time to catch sight of the ring fiasco being slid on that finger and it was a marvel to watch the little hairs sprout on his fingers to swallow the ring against his skin. Who... in the world...? She did notice Lady had a pack on her though and her curiosity was growing by the second. What was inside of it??? Greedy fingers twitched within her thieving gloves at the thought.

Shinzy's question got her attention.

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Clone Juniper:

When she felt Himi's had grow slack Juniper disengaged and immediately began sniffing through the localized are with some mounting interest. There were things to be discovered here. Sekitan, that piece of work, his drilling questions got her ear and for a moment she picked her head up from the floor to gaze at Loki. The bloody-nosed Lad had made a move at some point and her inner impish ways were sort of jealous. So forthright an approach considering the group.

The introduction of a new member did catch her ear and it was a furry tailed woman that wore less clothing that perhaps was socially acceptable. Juniper liked her immediately. Sekitan could ask all the hard questions, she was going over to play with the Fox. Crawling on all six limbs she made her way over, popped up behind Kurama and locked her gaze on her tail. Real? Fake? She had to know.

So she reached out.. oh so carefully... eyes wide... mouth open... and reached across her tail to the opposite side of herself to pluck a hair close to the base of her tail, ready to dip, roll and pop back up should the need come about. The pendant stuck between her breasts didn't escape her line of sight either. Perhaps something of interest.

[Madame Loki]

Cleverly Disappointing

Sabo's Epic Fail...

As Loki finished the first one to ask her a question was Zuruel. How...surreal. Zuruel asked a question, and it wasn't one that made Loki question his mental capacity. Just as she was about to answer him, she saw the sudden movement, of one of the others there. Her Sharingan Eyes flashed with rage, as she saw the man approaching Kurama. She sneered as she made a waving hand motion with her right hand as she said maliciously,

"Petrify..." Loki's eyes narrowed as the fools body turned to stone before he'd have the chance to propel himself off the ground. Even the blood that dripped from his perverted nose was turned to stone. Loki looked at the fool with disgusted, and with venom in her voice she sounded,

"Fool." She then turned her attention towards Kurama. She sighed and then said,

"Since that ...thing,was coming for you, I'll let you decide what to do with it. I'd just destroy it, to make sure it doesn't bred. Or you can take it as a souvenir, or Nex can let him out... I guess. Whatever decision you make, wait till we discussed the enemy." Loki rolled her eyes at the thought of Nex freeing him from his forever stone prison.

While his body was turned to stone his consciousness would not be, he would be fully aware of what happened to him, and what was be discussed around him. Like nothing had happened Loki turned her attention back to the topic at hand, ignoring the stone statue that was now taking up space in the room. She looked over at the Camp Leader, who nodded his head and motioned for someone to come. This person began to hand out Dossiers to everyone with hands to grab them. They were passed out the Camp Leader took over the meeting,

Dossier Here <---

"The information, was gathered by BINGO at great expense to both parties. The information they gained is limited. This should tell how odd and potentially dangerous these Cultist are. We know that they are the combination of 3 different cult groups, and have joined under the leadership of one individual."

The Camp leader opened his own Dossier, and continued, "In total they are about 500 total cultist. Most are no different that your average civilians. About 40 of the could be considered the equivalent of a C-Class Taijutsu Master, with about 10 total being on the level of a B-Class Taijutsu master. The one's in the Dossiers are the the real power behind the cults."

Loki looked through the Dossier once, before placing it down. She then folded her arms,

"I wouldn't be surprise if there was someone pulling the strings of these 9 as well. Their... composition, is too coincidental." The Camp Leader nodded his head at Loki's warning. He then turned his head over at Sekitan, who seemed to ask a question that he was too afraid to ask himself. Why was Loki here?

"Well... aren't you a curious boy?" Loki eyes narrowed meaningfully at Sekitan for a moment. Her face relaxed,

"Well you seem to be somewhat familiar with my lineage, so if you care enough I'm sure you'd put 2 and 2 together eventually. It might be better to just tell you, so you know where we stand."

Loki thought about it for just a moment, and shrugged her shoulders,

"Very well. For rather personal reasons, I want a Bifröst, or at the very least information on how to get or create my own. I believe this Cult has one, as I doubt they possess the know how to manipulate the Chaotic energies of creation. Even if they do not, someone inside will have the information I need."

Loki face had the somewhat placidly playful look on it. Making it difficult to tell what she was thinking.

"Before you ask, why not just look myself. It's simple really, I got word that you lot were making a group to go after the cult yourselves. So i decided to join, the more eyes and ears I have looking for the Bifröst, even if they are competitors the better. You lot give me more bodies on the inside, without having to risk my own people, and I give you access to a wealth of information you currently do not have. It is a mutually beneficial arrangement, more to your favor I'd say."

It was clear that she didn't seem concerned about the possibility of them withholding any information they may gather on a Bifröst. Loki sighed a bit and then said,

"Although between the stone idiot, and the not so stealthy trickster that you have with you. My already low expectations, are rapidly decreasing."

She looked over behind Kurama at Juniper who seemed set on playing around. From the looks of her hands, it seemed she was trying to... pinch Kurama maybe? Loki just shook her head. Such childish Pranks, but then again she was a child. She suppose she couldn't expect normal children to be like Jormungandr. While looking at Juniper she asked Kurama,

"Have you decided what you what to do with... it?"
If Kurama decided to ask Nex to free him, Nex would wave her hand in the boys direction. A healing light would over come him, and he would be restored. If not he would either remain a not so lovely stone statue forever, and be reduced to rumble. Either one of the latter were preferable choices to Loki.

[Therakill]

Kimi had never been one to speak in front of his better unless he was sure he had something to add. Here he was concerned about those that seemed to be under the control of this Puppet Master. Kimi didn't think that he would be able to fight them head-on but maybe weaken their control and let them do the rest. But how to do that was another story altogether, one he didn't know how to do. So he would choose to speak up and ask a few questions.

"I see we have a few that know about control and manipulation, be it from Genjutsu or from their bloodlimit. Does anyone know of a way to break this control? Some of these people might not be our enemies, they may just help us with the rest of the cult. If we can free them that is, though clearly some of them need to be taken down. Those that are not evil should be saved at the very least. I know I am not the most powerful here but with some help maybe I can free some of them. I will say that ranking wise I am still a Genin, but I am determined to save those that I can." It was clear from Kimi's eyes that he hated any type of mind control at all. The swirling of his red eyes seemed like a lightning storm in comparison to how they were before he learns of the control.

This is the most that those that know Kimi would have heard him speak. Even Yis would think this odd for the Boy, but Kimi valued Freedom and his friends, family, and village. All else could go to hell if they didn't bother those, Kimi didn't consider himself a good person at all. But if you cross his bottom line then he will go out of his way to take you down.

[AMATERASU]

The pretty one was smart, if maybe a bit on the paranoid side. Not very trusting. Or expressive for that matter. I'm not really interested in the stony faced types. The overly emotional ones are no good either though. A sane balance was best. The other boys were a clown and one that was...covered in blood. Okayyyy. Actually didn't that clown's voice sound familiar? It sounded familiar. Also looking at him directly caused this wierd throbbing in my head. Almost like a warning; avoid this person.

The woman was quiet, but unlike the pretty one she seemed less stern and more simply...attentive. Loki probably liked her already, she always appreciated people who listened to her quietly. There were two other boys, and a...small dog? Maybe it was with one of the people here? Its vacant gaze was kind of adorable though, so I bent over to reach to give it a pat.

At that moment, the bloody boy shrieked the name I had given and was...Immediately turned into a statue by Loki. Probably for interrupting her whole she was talking. Very distracting. Once she outlined his circumstance more clearly though, I could only laugh.

"Hah, Loki did you a favor sweetie. I have a bad habit of acting before I even realize when I get surprised. It's...something I'm working on. Be a good boy and sit quiet for a bit, and make sure to thank Loki for saving you once she lets you out, mmkay?" I told him with a light pat on the head. Kids were so energetic.

The other boy, who seemed pretty nice, wanted to know if maybe some of the cultists could be saved from kind of manipulation. Because of that, I ended up actually leaning in with him and taking a closer look at the documents. Let's see...old guy, ringleader, lots of girls - was he building a harem or something? - and hellooooooo. In the middle of a harem consisting entirely of powerful, well-armed psychos, this prettyboy seemed possibly salvageable. I pointed at him specifically, Roland the Hero.

"Mm, this one. None of the others - well, okay one other maybe but how good an idea that is is uh...debatable? But the others are probably not going to be of any help. This one though. Get me close enough, and I can proooooobably do something to get him on our side? Maybe? Or at least not on their side anymore."

And THEN, because once wasn't enough, something with me as the victim. Again. My tail got plucked. I yipped sharply in surprise, swinging a backhanded fist to the side where I was molested from. The moment it made contact with anything, tightly compressed Mana would detonate with concussive force. Or dissipate harmlessly if I hit nothing. While swinging, I started turning around to apologize for overracting. Only I couldn't see anything.

...Oh no. I just realized. I couldn't play this off as a costume any more. I'd just given myself up as a bona fide demihuman. Any minute now weapons were going to be drawn and then I'd be chased away and everything would be just awful.

[Cadoc]

Doggo continued to carefully observe the proceedings so that he could relay the information to his party as and when required. As predicted the young man's attempted sexual abuse was quashed before it could even get started via the use of a strange technique that seemingly turned him into a statue. Alas, the small dog did not know whether this was ninjutsu or genjutsu in origin, only that he had not seen its effects before.

Various questions were asked with some answers given, but alas nobody raised the question on the small dog's mind, why should they care about this cult. Still, he did not vocalise this, assuming that the room was composed of people seeking money and glory likely in equal measure. Thoughts of whether it was morally justified to kill people simply because they had been labelled the 'bad guys' by greedy governments had crossed his mind. To some, after all, Loki's coven of witches could be seen as inherently evil, if the order had come to purge its members would everyone have so willingly accepted the call?

[Skulking Shinzu]

Zuruel blinked as Sabo’s attempted embrace ended with him petrified into living stone. Ironically as an ornament, he’d probably draw far less attention to himself. More interesting than this, were Loki’s eyes. Tinted by the blue hue his left eye was now cursed with, the Kedoin noted the surge of Chakra around Loki’s eyes before focusing on the dossier. At least three Genjutsu users, and three unknowns. This brought the total up to six potential Genjutsu users. The Kedoin smirked at this realisation as a small part of himself bled through the cracks of Emi’s ring of calm.

Ever since Loki had granted him a nightmare-inducing prophecy that he would one day fall at the hands of a master illusionist, Zuruel had spent his days honing his skills to detect and nullify Genjutsu. Part of this training even involved using a gem catalyst to awaken the ability for his left eye to detect Chakra auras. It was just unfortunate that his travels so far had proven to be barren of any Genjutsu users to test his newfound prowess against. This mission wasn’t ideal circumstance, but this would just have to do. While making a mental note of these six key individuals, Zuruel focused on the remainder of Loki’s words.

“Not so stealthy trickster?” Zuruel raised an eyebrow at the personal slight that had presumably been thrown his way. Crossing his arms, his attention seemed ripped from the mission as he felt the onset of a tantrum bubbling away against the calming influences of Emi’s ring. “Not so stealthy? These cultists won’t even see me coming. No one out-stealth’s a Kedo-” Before he could even finish the thought, Zuruel’s gaze followed Loki’s and was drawn towards fox-ears. “She’s the stealthy trickster?” He wondered while peering into her Chakra aura. She didn’t appear to be trying to hide her presence. Just who was Loki referring to? “Well now… I actually failed to notice someone, didn’t I?” It became clear the moment fox-ears abruptly panicked and swung full force at empty air. Either she was overly jittery, or… Something was there. In the case of the latter, Zuruel intended to draw the crowd's full attention towards it.

[~Emi~]

Incoming judgement

F

or some reason one of the members of the group had believed it to be a good idea to attempt to attack someone else. Among some of the strongest people in the world and there were individuals that were that stupid. Emi sighed and listened to the explanation that Loki gave about the members of the cult and what her motive was while reading the information granted. Even though the information would be handy to get the basics of their opponents, he still had hoped that there would be some more possibilities to learn their emotional motive and weaknesses. As it was they would have to act stereotypical with that knowledge. Emi awaited for an opening to speak before he opened his mouth.

What are the physical laws of the places beyond that differs from this realm's? and would you mind teaching the ones capable to move like you can, to navigate the chaos? Because even though you might have assistance with it, it would probably help having some further assistance?

The Hoshigaki made sure to have his questions sound respectful despite that he asked them were to decrease the actual need of a guide further on. Loki and her minions had a lot of knowledge, but to move in and out without them would be essential for any survival if they died or betrayed the rest.

While he awaited for any response, Emi had his eyes wander over to the petrified person. The fact that he would be judged by someone that did not wield any society power bothered him. But as they were in non-claimed lands and the only one that had been able to claim anything at that point gave the permission had him feel less bad. So he tried to rethink what would be considered law in such an area and state, which he found to be important as the group would very clearly turn against each other. "It has to be martial law when we leave the camp then". He thought and made sure to get more vigilant by feeling for any disturbances of vibrations with his tremorsense. There were steps moving around, and some towards him, Zuruel and Lady, so he turned his head to see who it was, but the area was empty. Had he imagined it?  

[An'ei Sekitan]

The fool went and got himself turned to stone, diving for this Miku, and Sekitan’s eyes watched Loki even more closely. She is even more powerful than I anticipated. I’ll need to be wary. Another prank as well as the dossiers were passed out, the fox girl jumping as her tail was plucked, swinging at nothing behind her. A tinge of battle lust began to creep out of his bones, his very skeleton shifting slightly beneath his flesh, but he repressed it again. Juniper could handle herself and he could not let the rage of someone striking out toward a Yukigakure Shinobi overpower his mind. Sekitan did not even know that his face had contorted slightly into a bit of a snarl, but he smoothed it quickly and began to look through the dossier.

Not much information on any of these key leaders of the Cult. Sekitan would put the dossier that was handed to him away for safe keeping, as it might prove useful later on, if only for matching a face to the names. A few more questions were offered, one from the ginger and one from the Hoshigake, but it did appear like they would be underway soon enough. The important take from this that Sekitan arrived at was that this Bifrost was a priority, a secondary mission was the keep the knowledge from Loki if possible, as it would hardly be beneficial toward Yukigakure if the woman had even more power. It was likely they would be separated in some fashion after entering, as the people here had so few ties to the rest, and it would be best if they had a way to move about that would not exert them.

[Starnaess]

Placeholder ill post in the morning =]

[Hoarfrost Imp]

Being swung at wasn't at all an impossibility and she knew this. That was the point of being so small and evasive. Less she was swatting her own ass Foxy Graandma wasn't hitting her with just a back swing and with it Juniper just slid by her legs and scampered away to get close to the dossier. She didn't get one so simply had to make her way back over to Kahimi to look over the front of the map where she could reside close to both herself, Himi and Sekitan who seemed a little torn up about something. What it was was pretty hard to glean but not her responsibility either.

Loki chiding her snide remark only earned her a dark look. Even when standing in the open Juniper was just as evasive.

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Over behind Zuruel, Emi and Lady The real Juniper was more than aware of what was happening. She'd have tagged that tail too just to make sure it was as fluffy as it looked. She also lost out on getting a map though and had to sneak looks over where Emi and Shinzy perhaps may have been looking at theirs. Loki's answers to the offered questions were interesting but ultimately didn't do Juniper any good because her main concern was taking care of Himi, taking care of Yuki and perhaps keeping an eye on the Former Kage himself too.

When Zuruel made a comment about missing someone entirely she gave him a smug look from her spot just behind them. 'If only you knew' was what she wanted to say but instead just smiled. Suppressed as it was the curse of her senses won this round and she felt her nose sting from all the different voices she'd encountered so far. Something she'd never forget either.

[Madame Loki]

Loki rolled her eyes at Miku playfully, it was obvious by the look on her face what she was thinking. Loki sent a thought over to Nex, who quickly made her way over to Miku and patted her on the back reassuringly. Nex's Fluffy ears wiggled and her 9 even fluffier tails swayed around the two of them.

"Don't worry sweetheart, it's fine." Nex's let out a motherly voice. While she had not spent much time with Miku, she was a fox as well, and she felt a certain kinship with her. Not only that, but she had an innocence about her that reminded her of his children, that have long since passed. Loki's attention was drawn by the many questions that people had now thought to ask. She openly scoffed at the first one,

"Those without ability shouldn't wish for miracles." Loki said to Kimi, without much emotion in her voice. She didn't mean to berate the boy, she was relaying to him harsh truths,

"This isn't a search and rescue endeavor, it's basically seek and destroy. If you want to stretch yourself pass the parameters of your mission, make sure you have the ability to do so. Don't try to corral other's into your crusade." They were strangers from different nations, most of which were not friendly with the others, and they were mishmashed into this group. Tensions were already high, trying to rope in others to something not associated with the mission directive was dangerous if not out right foolish.

"However, it seems that Miku here, has her sights on saving one of them. I have no doubt she has the capability to free the victims that are worth the time to try." The camp leader interrupted and then said,

"What she says is true, other than Roland, all others individuals that may or may not be controlled are expendable. If it is not possible to save Roland, I'm sure he'd rather die a warrior's death, then continue to be a puppet." The Camp leader said his piece, and Jormungandr snorted in the background,

"Don't sugar coat it. Roland's expendable too. If it takes more than minimal effort to free him, depose of him. I'm sure he has many secrets The Land of Tea doesn't want getting out." The camp leader couldn't respond to this, as he knew this was the case. Anyone in the room worth their salt as a ninja or mercenary knew it was true. Everyone here, just like Roland, was expendable as far as the leaders of their countries where concerned.

Loki then turned her attention towards Emi. She raised and eyebrow and then chuckled,

"How would I know? I've never been to the other realms. Which is one of the reasons I want my hands on a Bifröst. Although, I doubt they'd be much different from this one. Otherwise my grandmother would have informed me. Unless she forgot." Loki said with a curious inflection at the end as he tilted her head upward and placed her finger on her chin. She then smiled playfully as she went on to answer their next question.

"I don't need any more assistance. But, as I said before, I don't mind teaching the method to anyone who thinks they are capable enough. However, I never said I would do it for free." And why should she do it for free? This was the main reason they needed her. Why would she just give away such a secrete? Did they take her for a fool?

"The payment is simple. 5 million ryo, up front. OR you must promise to relay any and all information you find related to the Bifröst, once we are on the other side. We can strike a deal." Loki shrugged her shoulders as she thought the cost of her services were quite reasonable. There was the possibility of them finding things worth more than 5mil on the other side, and even cheaper still was the passing of information.

"I will be departing for Yggdrasil in 1 Hour. Meet me at the Northern gate, and have you payments ready if you wish to learn. If there's nothing else I'll be making my leave. See you all soon." Loki would began to walk away from the table to handle what every business it seemed she was eager to handle. Nex and Jormungandr would not be far behind her. As Nex walked past "The Stone Idiot", she place her hand on his shoulder, and the petrification that he was under, quickly began to fade away. He would be up and pervy again by the time Loki's group left out the door.

The Camp Leader then responded, "That concludes the briefing, you are free to make final preparations if you feel the need to, or grab a bite to eat. I suggest you stock up on provisions, we aren't sure how long you'll be in there for, or what edible food, if any, will be available. We should now have adequate supplies in the camp, so get anything essential you need. That is all."

Once the group left out what would now be the command center of the camp, they would find themselves in what seemed like a completely different setting. Everything was exactly where it was before only, better. The tents were replaced with wooden buildings. What was barren before was now bustling with life. It looked more like a small town-stead capable of holding about 1000 people comfortably, rather than a makeshift campsite. Most notable was the large earthen walls that had be erected around the camp. This walls had large wooden gates, at the South, North, East, and West.

Clearly everything was made using chakra abilities, and they were a bit rough, but compared to before it defiantly a step up and served as a solid starting foundation to build around and improve. Everything was still in the same positions as before, only now there where more places scattered about. The Provisions building was located near the Eastern Gate. There was a Medical Building towards the middle of the camp not far from The Center Command Build.

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Note: You guys can use the Provisions Building to get anything you could find at a Universal Shop. We will be heading to Yggdrasil, the next time I post. which will be on Friday. You guys can use that time however you want. No posting order unless someone starts a fight. Just make sure your characters are at the Northern Gate at 21:00 C-Box Time.

EDIT!!!!!: Items in Provisions Building are 50% cheaper than their normal prices(before applying Haggle). All item purchases from Provisions Building can not be sold outside of event. Normal find rates, will apply.

[Therakill]

Kiki listened to everything she had to say. He agreed but at the same time he had to try to help. So that's what he would do, or at least try to do. He may agree with her but he knew that this was something he had to do. He just couldn't let other lose their freewill and do nothing to stop it. It would eat him alive if that happened. Even if other say that it was impossible he would still try. He didn't survive until now just by giving up. He would hope some of the other agreed with him but if they didn't he might be on his own.

These cultists had a plan, one that would spell the end of their world, at least that was what Kimi thought. He may not be a good person but no on should stand around and let the world end. He knew that if they let them plan and execute what ever it was they where planning then nothing would be the same. If they can't stop it they should at least try to mitigate the fallout if it. I know that, you are probably correct but I still have to try, at the very least the trying will get use closer to the cult and their plans. So this will accomplish more than one thing. What ever they are planning they need to be stopped. If this person is willing to control people to get his way then it won't be good for the regular people. Each of us are here at the request of our villages to stop them. So that's what I plan to do, Miku you said you could free Rolan? Well then you have my help if you want to save him. He asked turning to the fox person beside him. 

[Skulking Shinzu]

In an unusual display, Zuruel took in all the information presented to him calmly and patiently. There seemed to be no signs of irritation or boredom in his single blue eye. Thanks to Emi’s ring of calming, he was the epitome of heightened focus. “Understood.” Once the exchange was over, the Kedoin glanced over to Kimi. “Stick with us. If you fall under any outsider influences, one of us will dislocate your fingers until you snap out of it. Pain is the key to breaking the mental chains.” Grinning slyly, he paused to wink with his single eye before continuing. “Of course, whether you can withstand enough pain to snap out of an illusion without first passing out is another question. I suggest you spend the next hour working on your tolerance. I plan on making much use of your skills.” Zuruel said the words out loud, as if to stake his claim on the boy. After all, why not? A quick glance around the room revealed that natural groupings had already begun to form.

Once all was said and done, Zuruel tensed. Not a single member of the audience picked up on his hint and attempted to find the stealthy stalker. “Emi, would you mind starting the preparations with Lady? I want to have some fun with this trickster.” By the time he had finished speaking, all the bodily changes that he was planning on performing would kick into action. With a final flare of Chakra, the Kedoin vanished in plain sight as his Chakra production ceased to negligible levels to make himself invisible to potentially even Loki’s witch eyes. It was a culmination of his greatest abilities that had been honed sharply. Silenced, not even other Bards would be able to sense his footsteps or heartbeat anymore. Even his scent and heat signature had been modified to blend in with the surroundings. Effectively, the perfect biological camouflage against physical means of detection.

Stepping away from his group with silent footsteps, Zuruel began to randomly walk around the confines of the tent. He was curious if he would randomly stumble across the other trickster Loki had warned about. If great minds truly were alike, then the trickster was likely incorporeal, much like himself. If the two touched, they’d likely bump into each other’s invisible bodies. It was just a matter of time. Sensing these thoughts from her companion's mind, Lady’s shadowy canine figure sighed before telepathically reaching out to Loki. “Is someone really sneaking around unseen? If there is… Is there any chance you can point the person out? I’m worried Zuruel’s going to waste the entire hour trying to walk into every suspicious open space that he can find…”

[AMATERASU]

NOTE: I accidentally misspelled my own alias earlier XD It's supposed to be Mikuzume, with an "m", not an "n".

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I was quiet for a bit, just enjoying the comfort of Nex's embrace. It was strange, I always seemed to somehow miss her presence completely, like there was some void in my perception where she was concerned, but she had a real knack for calming me when my nerves started to get out of hand.

Once I calmed down, I sat down with the nice boy to discuss our plan further. I didn't bother to keep it a secret from anyone who might try to listen in, it was important they not get the wrong idea about me. Loki didn't bring me here for brute force. That was plainly outside of my abilities.

"Mostly I just need you to protect me. To be completely honest, I look stronger than I am, especially to most kinds of supernatural sense. I'm not sure why that is, because I'm really not strong. PI can't fight. I can't fool people with illusions. I can't heal your wounds. My body is weak and fragile. My magic isn't very powerful either. I can probably overpower a regular person easily anyway, but none of these people are what you would call regular.

My job is diplomacy. I talk. I make trades. I assess the value of things to make sure nobody is trying to cheat us. And I can put a stop to any long-term magical coercion like seems to be at play here, to make sure everyone comes to the table equally and willingly. If I can touch him, I can probably break the control effect on him. But getting close enough to do that while he can still attack me will probably get me killed.

"That's where you come in. Get me an opening, and the pretty hero is ours. Or, we were horribly wrong about the whole thing and we die horribly. So same old, same old really. She acts aloof, but Loki does love her crazy adventures. Good times." I said fondly.

Maybe it was a bit wierd to talk about enjoying the situation immediately after describing just how woefully unqualified I was for it. But these wacky plots of hers were the most fun I'd had in pretty much my whole life so as far as I was concerned it was worth it.

When the jester offered to join our party, I was both relieved because it meant more protection and concerned because the closer he got to me the more my head pounded. What was that feeling? Fear? No, I'd been afraid before, it wasn't that. I couldn't put my finger on it. When he suddenly vanished from sight, the feeling didn't fade. He was still there. I could look directly at him even though I couldn't actually see anything. I could tell when he left, too, because that feeling of being on edge eased up a bit. He was definitely one of the two presences I had been feeling. But who was the other, and why? What was the common thread? Questions for later. Right now was strategy time.

[An'ei Sekitan]

Sekitan stepped from the building now that the briefing was completed, possibly with Kahimi and Juniper in tow, but it did not overly matter if they were not currently. The jester had vanished as well, after announcing that he was going to look for the trickster, who could only be Juniper. It did not seem overly violent, plus his duty was to protect the Kage, not Juniper. She would have to handle her own self. Emi, the Hoshigake. Lady, the strange dog. I’ll have to remember that as well. With that, Sekitan was out of the door and back into the newly formed camp, which had its four walls and four gates, all pointing in the cardinal directions. A single eyebrow raised before he continued toward the provisions tent that had been mentioned.

Pushing his way into what was not the Provisions Building, as opposed to the tent that had previous stood here, he would find himself before the counter with a shopkeep standing just on the other side. The interaction was to be quick however, as there was hardly time to waste. “One Main Pack. One Katana. That is all.” The transaction would not be overly expensive, as fifty percent of the cost was being waived. Nine thousand ryo was passed across the counter as Sekitan acquired his items, fitting the bag to his back, and the Katana to his waist. True, this was not his primary weapon or even secondary weapon, but it was the easiest way to keep his abilities a secret from the others. His life or Kahimi’s might depend on his ability to surprise his target or someone targeting them.

With that, he would make his way back out of the shop, heading for the North Gate, as it was being called here in the camp. Upon arrival, he would find a place with some shade and have a seat on a nearby barrel, awaiting the others and the moment of their departure. Just a normal Jounin, here to protect his Kage. This was how it had to be for now, although anyone who knew the history of Konoha or Yuki could pick him out immediately.

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Pack, Main
Rank: "B"
Type: Main, Slot Holder, 70 Slots, Wearable Container
Effect: Main Packs were meant for long distances, allowing the user to essentially live out of it.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture The main pack has a volume for 70 slots. Contains a front pocket to house multiple items. The flap covering the top opening of the rucksack provides water resistance, and has a mesh pocket for small reference and information materials. It is secured with a hook and loop closure. The lower compartment provides storage of readily available mission items. The Main Pack incorporates drain holes. The exterior sides and outermost side of the main pack contains Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment system webbing to accomplish secure attachment/detachment of the modular pouches/pockets and other individual equipment items and carriers. The sides can have 3 Pouches each, while the front end can have 12 pouches. Inside the Main Pack, against the back panel, is a water-resistant, removable radio pouch
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
Cost: 14,000 Ryo Each.

Sword, Longsword (Overview)
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slashing, Sword
Effect: A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A One-Handed Weapon. These weapons do +8 Amour Points of Damage. A longsword (also spelled long sword, long-sword) is a type of sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for two handed use and a straight double-edged blade of around 100–122 cm (39–48 in). The longsword is characterised not so much by a longer blade, but by a longer grip, which indicates a weapon designed for2-handed use or 1-handed use. Examples of Longswords: Katana, Jian, Tachi, Scimitr, Shinai, and Waster.
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.
Cost: 4,000 Ryo

-50% = 9,000 Ryo

[Madame Loki]

Transaction complete.

[Therakill]

Kimi agreed with Miku and he saw why she was so friendly. He didn’t disagree with her approach at least she was being honest about it. So he was ok with that, she was using him but to save her life and in a way that wasn’t bad. So Kimi waited long for everyone to stop talking then he got up. “I am going to buy some supplies, does anyone need anything? If not I will meet you all at the gate, can’t be late can we?”

Kimi would wait long enough for their answers. Then he would head over to the store and grab a standard pack, four days worth of rations a three canteens full of water. If the others had told him anything and given him money he would get what they wanted. After that he moved over to the north gate and found a nice place to sit then created an ice chair for himself.

[AMATERASU]

"I suggest rations and water. You'd be surprised how often rookie adventurers overlook that sort of thing. Maybe a couple of torches or flashlights. Magical light sources and Darkvision are great, but might be prevented if there are any fields so a backup never hurts. Shovels, and axes or machetes to clear obstacles out of the way, bandages to stop bleeding. What else...some empty sacks to carry any items or documents we find as well. Ah...that's all I can think of. Anyone else got any ideas?"

A supply run wasn't a bad idea. Nice Boy might live to see tomorrow after all.

"Hm...I think I'll buy myself a nice robe..."

[Hoarfrost Imp]

Clone Juni:

Ears went up all around. Being dismissed to shop and the subsequent people being freed of locking jutsu, Juniper was well on her way with Himi originally, nearly setting herself on Sekitan but hanging back when Himi hadn't seemed ready to move just yet. Being the clone half of Juniper there was always going to be the abstract thought of when the original wanted to move, where, when and how. However in this vent she'd already long moved away from Foxy Grandma and had already been looking at the dossier when her eyes caught the voice of Zeruel.

Did he intend to find her? The idea of playing hide and seek was what piqued her interest when she saw him simply vanish from sight, wondering how good of a seeker he was. Mother might not approve though and they were here to handle a potentially serious situation.

So before departing the tent wholly she gave Kahimi's fingers a gentle tug and turned to leave but only when the Kage was ready to leave as well.

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Original Juni:

Standing behind Emi and Lady, still, she was eyeing up Emi hard, mesmerized by his blue skin, skin that she too shared. Perhaps this was a brother of hers, unrelated? Zuruel spoke a word to Emi and blipped out of sight, immediately every hair on her neck on end. Games?! She LOVE games! But mother... Annoyance boiled her blood for a moment but everything else going on sounded VERY serious and she knew she was free to move around but was not above being punished.

So she did the only natural thing and gave the room one last look around before performing a stationary long jump backwards and going incorporeal to bleed through the text, getting on all fours and scampering off towards where she saw Sekitan.

[Sabolian]

'Oh am I no longer stoned' Sabo stretched his body parts still feeling stiff in some certain areas. His plan to jump into Miku-Chan's breasts had failed, but this little failure wouldn't bring the young man down, he was to try again another time, maybe when the old hag isn't around. While he was stoned, he did hear what was going on, because he still had his senses with him and that was a bit of a surprise. Sabolian took a look at the dossier, scanning through the names and faces of everyone there, wondering how strong they are, blood-limits that he had never seen before, still peaked his interest.

Now he had to go buy some supplies before he took off to the North gate. The young man walked off to the shops, still thinking about how he would go about his second attempt at jumping into breasts, he had to do things more strategically if he wanted to succeed. Sabo stopped at the shops and requested for 15 military ration pills, the missing ninja didn't have much on him, but the military ration pills weren't too expensive.

After he had bought the military ration pills, he left to the North gate, some were already here. A red haired boy and a silver haired man, Sabo simply stood with his hands in his pocket as awaited the time to leave, thats when it came to him 'Where's Zara-Chan?'

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Military Rations Pills (15)
Rank: "S"
Type: Secondary, 100 per Slot, Ingestibles, Bolus
Effect: Pills negating eating and thirst, increases the ability to with stand sleep and fatigue, restores chakra, grants Temporary Armour Points, Toughness, and Damage Reduction.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Decoct the Mandrake root in water. Filter it into powdered Groundelder. Grind the 2 together. Boil the 2 standard-shots of corpse skink meat through a filtration and apply all ingredients with the mulungu resin using a ceration. Allow the mulungu resin to harden. This takes 30 minutes to create. This creates 1 thumb-vial of "Military Rations Pill". Military Rations Pills are special pills that replenish one's chakra and nourish the body. The user gains 10 temporary Armour Points per crafter's alchemy mastery. User also restores 1/3rd of their chakra (honor based) for 24 hours. For 24 hours (or until chakra is used, whichever is quicker), the user will be able to ignore starvation and thirst and gain +4 Alchemical bonus to saves against sleep, and fatigue. If the character becomes fatigued, the penalties still apply normally, but the user can run nor do they do not become exhausted. User also gain a +4 alchemical bonus to Toughness and a Damage Reduction 1/— per alchemy mastery). User can no longer feel Pain effects. Pain effects do not affect the target until the duration of the effects. This does not negate any physical damage, ability damage, that a pain effect has already done, but it does negate ongoing penalties from pain while the effects last. Once the effects fade, the user will be fatigued until they take a full rest (Fortitude save 15 for half). The effects of the soldier pill do not stack, and do not refresh the effects. If the user is knocked unconscious for 1 or more hours, the effect immediately fades, and the character becomes fatigued. (When purchasing in an NPC store all effects are treated with Advanced Mastery).
Ingredients 1 coin-vial of groundelder. 1 standard-vial of mandrake. 1 standard-vial of mulungu resin. 2 standard-shots of corpse skink powdered meat.
Limit: These types of items may be bought inside any Alchemist Shop.
Cost: 1,170 Ryo Each.