Kikikaikai-Ryuu Hotel (East Wing)

[Uchiha Satoshi]

After the very long and refreshing rest, Kagesue Kajiwara gets up out of bed and stretches. He is anxious about finding out the results of his written exam so he quickly dons his shozoku and takes his Gai-kage Kiriorosu across his back. He opens the door and leaves the room for the main area for breakfast. Locking the door behind him, he walks out.

[pandoru]

All things considered, the redhead probably should have been celebrating right now. The exams were a very stressfull thing, and round one had been completed for the girl without too many difficulties. Unless of course, she counted that odd interruption at the begining by that odd man... An arm draped over her face, Pandoru sighed, allowing her body to relax on her bed. She wasn't sure where Lash had run off to, but figured it must have been important. She was an ANBU after all. Perhaps she'd received a notice from the village and was required to return immediately? Well... it didn't matter much. The puppeteer would be sure to give her cousin all the details when she next saw her.

Borderlining on that peaceful state known as 'sleep,' the girl would be rather rudely disturbed by a banging at the door. A small groan, and the Sankuchi sat herself up, assuming that Lash had simply returned from... whatever she was doing. She stretched, then walked rather casually to the door before opening it a crack. Blinking curiously, the door was opened completely to allow a better view of her guests. Black robes and masked faces; unmistakable details of the standard ANBU. "... Yes?" Though she was unsure of what her guests wanted, she certainly wasn't about to fight them for answers. Aside from that being suicide, it would disqualify her.

All would be quickly explained however. Her curiosity grew as they bowed, murmuring her name with the odd honorific of 'sama' added to the end. She could only conclude they were from Iwa, and as such, she stepped to the side, allowing them entry. The kunoichi took a seat, once again placing herself on the bed as all was explained to her, eyes widening just slightly as detail after detail was listed. Positions had been revoked, and deaths had occured, leaving their country without a leader. Her first assumption was that they were going to request her return to Iwa, should they need the additional protection. However, she was informed that a new leader had been elected.

Her.

Mouth open slightly in shock, the girl could only stare. Had they gone mad? Though a place in the Senate had shocked her a bit as well, she would now have the weight of the village on her shoulders alone. A nervous swallow, and the girl nodded. If the people of Iwa felt she was capable... then she would not let them down. "... what... shall I do?"

"Remain here," the ANBU spoke as they turned to leave, Pandoru following behind them. "Fear not for the village, for we shall protect it in your absence. Tell no one of your status- it may put you at risk. Until you return safely to Tsuchi no Kuni, you are to still be considered a gennin of Iwa." Another nod from the redhead, and she opened the door, stepping outside with the masked men and leaning against the wall, shutting the door behind her. "Goodluck Pandoru-sama."

As the cyan hues watched the shinobi leave, Pandoru's hands clasped together. 'Exams and now a village to run... no pressure whatsoever...' She shook her head, sighing as she continued to lean. That nap may have done her well, but now she was interested in getting some fresh air. But where to...?

[fina]

Done…

While physical exhaustion had usually been the only thing capable of putting the Uchiha out of commission for an extended period of time, his lethargy would be induced by his recent mental challenges, courtesy of the first round of the chuunin exams. Serving as the catalyst to his stupor, a lengthy written explanation over some trivial reconnaissance mission had ushered him successfully into the next round, as well as left him yearning for nothing more than some decent rest. All faces passed by were avoided, small talk becoming a temporary enemy in the Uchiha’s eyes. He had done well so far to keep himself low key, finding the grand lobby of the hotel before he even realized the site for the first round had been left behind. Now all that was left was reaching his room…

Jangling his keys unconsciously, Fina trotted quickly up the stairs, leaving the half full elevator for those feeling jovial and talkative. A few voices rang out from the many hallways passed, but he would pay no mind; his room was but a few steps away. And while everything seemed to fall into place, a sudden apparition would spike his curiosity to levels high enough that all personal needs would be ignored; moving as a tight knit group, several masked men transverse the hallways, passing by him rather rudely without offering a word of apology. Although their garments screamed of secret business – they donned clothing very similar to what the Kusa ANBU used , masks and all – their disregard for those around them irked the Sasori to no end. As such, he’d follow them loosely, half wanting a confrontation, half curious as to why they moved with such urgency in a wing full of genin.

Upon reaching their destination, Fina would slide back, away from view, and pretend to be entering a room. When their visages disappeared, he’d wait a moment, hoping answers would emerge with the twist of the door knob.

[pandoru]

They walked in silence... the two cloaked men, stepping down the hallway as they passed whom they assumed to be yet another gennin in the building. Of course, what should they have expected? This city being the host of the chuunin exams and all. A head was turned, giving the Kusa shinobi a single look before they stepped just a bit more to the side, passing the young nin without as much as the fabric of their cloaks brushing against him.

Pandoru's eyes had shifted, settling on the wall across from her. As they had nothing more to say to her, she had lost interest in the ANBU. It was best to let her thoughts simply settle... were she to think on the matter too much, she'd have difficulty focusing once the next round of the exams began. With a soft sigh, she pushed herself off of the wall. That park she'd stopped by earlier... that would certainly do to calm her nerves. Just the short amount of time spent there earlier had helped her relax greatly. Her muscles, at least. Stumbling across Nyzu had upped her curiosity to an almost unhealthy level. But with that satisfied, perhaps her mind could rest.

Turning down the hall, she only managed to take a few steps before yet another familiar being caught her eye. However, this wasn't one that only seemed familiar. She was positive she knew this person, and was quite thrilled to see the nin once more. Too long had it been since they last saw one another, and with the events she'd gone through recently, she feared she may have missed his planned visit.

A few more steps, a bit quicker, were taken to close the distance between her and the other nin a bit more, a smile placing itself upon the girls features. "Fina!"

[Raikou!]

Room 34

Raikou sat at the foot of his bed. Arms crossed, he looked down blankly at the floor. Raikou's mind was empty, nothing but an angry whiteness filled his head. Clenching his fist he began to shake slightly. Eight days, eight long days since Raikou had completed his first exam. He had put everything he had into that test, everything. Walking away from that room, Raikou remembered just how much he wanted to know how he did. With each step away from the classroom, Raikou's impatience grew.

It was now eight days later, eight long days. A certain hysteria had taken over Raikou. Impatience turned to fear, then fear into hate, then hate into depression. Now he sat, contemplating his fate. Nothing made sense, nothing mattered. Raikou just wanted to know if he passed, that was all. This was something he wanted more then life itself, even more then his life.

Raikou looked up slowly. Following the floor to the wall, Raikou scanned up to the ceiling. Suddenly a rope hanging from the ceiling came into view. It was a noose, made fit perfectly by Raikou. Why should he live? Why should he live if every moment is a perpetual struggle of ignorance? Raikou just wanted to know, he just wanted to know.

Raikou stood up and smiled. That was it! If he died, surely the greater power would tell him if he passed or failed! After all the almighty in the sky would know! For some reason this idea was hilarious to Raikou. So pleasantly funny that it made him cry in joy. This was it, this was his decision. Raikou would find out his grade one way or another.

Raikou walked over to a desk, so cleverly placed by the hotel. Grabbing the single chair underneath it, Raikou proceeded to walk to his death. Setting up the chair, Raikou took one finally look at the noose he had prepared. "I will know. I WILL KNOW! HA HA HAAAHAHAHA!" With a crazy crackle, Raikou took a step onto the chair. Still laughing he placed his other foot upon the wooden chair and began to stand for a moment. He would give it one more minute. One more final minute.

[fina]

Five tedious minutes elapsed and Fina’s adventurous side no longer felt like the clever one of the affair, finding its crown to be replaced with that of a jester’s hat. Perhaps his exhaustion had gotten the better of him, or perhaps his lack of any “real” social interaction had left his inner child satiated, thirsty for acknowledgement and contact with another troubled soul like his own. Yet irregardless of reason, Fina would no longer post up by the hotel room, slouching his shoulders down and letting his head hang in shame as he paced off. His mind would get the better of him for a few minutes as his vicious side berated his stupidity to no end, eating away at his confidence like acid corroding the smoothest flesh of a child. But just as his essence was nearly completely burnt off, a very familiar voice would ring out through the halls, extending an imaginary hand that would lift him up from the murky depths which he had entombed himself in.

Pan…

“…doru?”

The last of his spoken word reached an inquisitive high pitch, resonating the surprise felt at his discovery. Although initially he would’ve tossed his assumption aside as his lonely soul simply yearning for familiar recognition, a quick turn in place – one hundred and eighty degrees over a single sandal – would reveal the owner of such hopeful words as none other than the one he thought about the most; the kunoichi of Stone, Pandoru. A glee filled smiled tore through his stoic expression, devouring all forms of sadness and fatigue, replaced by a bright smile rivaling that of the sun. Though producing a few more words would be impossible, for his nervousness grew exponentially, he’d meet her half way, arms extended to give the girl a warm hug.

[lash]

Clipboard in hand, the young woman known as Lash would be upon the rooftops, carefully stalking her charge. Of course she had been watching the girl the entire time, even performing a Henge and watching the girl as a cat in the window. Lash had almost jumped in to intervene when that crazy man burst into the area and then left as quickly, but she hadn't been forced to. Swishing her tail, Lash had watched as Pandoru finished her test and also as she recieved her passing score. She had watched as the ANBU finally came to alert her of the fact that she had become the Iwakage, something that Lash had known for a while now. Now it was doubly important to protect her, though, as she now knew of her charge. All the more important to...

Eyes narrowed, she saw a man come running towards Pandoru with his arms wide open. She had completely missed the interaction between the two earlier, lost in her own thoughts. While t he action could've been a gesture for a hug, Lash knew better. The man coming was a shinobi and probably knew of Pandoru's secret. Lash had to do something, and quick. Without a thought, the girl found her arm in the air, clipboard cocked, and then it was launched, the trajectory aimed for where Fina would be, based upon the boy's current running speed, and with a flicker, Lash was standing by Pandoru.

"With another man, I see...?" Lash said, her eyes glaring towards Pandoru. Hopefully her clipboard had done its' job and deterred the man. Only time would be able to tell.

[pandoru]

Her smile only widened, all too willing to accept the offered affection as she drew closer. It was nice to know that her friend was just as happy to see her as she him. Although, it seemed the reunion would be shattered. The girl blinked, a quick shift of her eyes picking up a distortion in the near area. Though her arms had been out ready to return the hug, her limbs suddenly held the purpose for a much more forceful action. She stepped a bit faster, almost leaping as her palms pressed firmly against the males chest in a firm shove to knock him to the floor.
Of course, the Kusa-nin wouldn't be the only one falling.

In an attempt to protect the male from whatever projectory was heading his way, the kunoichi had effectively knocked herself over as well. A small noise escaped the girl as her thin frame connected with the others, the clacking of the clipboard as it hit the nearest surface covering the sound up for the most part. Though her eyes had shut, she was fairly sure she could visualize the position she'd just placed herself in. Her cheeks quickly began to gather color, and in seconds she'd acquired a hue very similar to her hair.

"With another man I see...?"

The young Sankuchi swallowed. It seemed her cousin had once again effecitively showed her over protective nature. She loved Lash- she truly did, but when it prevented her from even greeting someone she hadn't seen in ages... it got a little frustrating. With the color still very much on her face, Pandoru stood herself up on shaky limbs, turning her body to face her cousin. "Nee-sama..." she began, "... He's a good friend... I... can have friends can't I...?" Perhaps she'd need to throw in a few more details to sway the other Sankuchi. "... He saved my life after all." She glanced over her shoulder at Fina, then back to Lash. "I think... you're a bit stressed... they have a spa here you know." A small smile was given. "Maybe you should go relax...? I'll be just fine..."

[fina]

“Uh…”

While the sudden turn of events unfolded in the most awkward and avoidable fashion, the extreme oddity behind the actions chosen by the unknown female had left the tired Fina perplexed and in place. Were it not for Pandoru’s clipboard evasion abilities, Fina would find himself rubbing his temple and moaning, as well as being held back from committing extreme acts of violence against the intruder. However, it wouldn’t take a genius to deduce the two were somehow related, and that her RUDE actions were simply her odd way of keeping Pandoru…safe? That kind of logic, while seemingly idiotic in the Uchiha’s mind, would be repeated over and over in his head in order to keep himself calm, as well as to not ruin the sudden rush of positive emotions experienced by Pandoru’s sudden arrival. Before being pushed back, he’d feel a wave of nervousness wash over him at the female’s touch, freezing as she fell with him. Although his skin tone was tanned enough that a blush would be hard to spot, the Sasori would find himself as red as a cherry. He would let himself fall under her weight – she was surprisingly strong! – and slide back a bit, his arms extending backwards so that he could at least partially sit up. Finding the reclined position rather comfortable, he would remain bellow while the two females argued.

Make sure to stay underwater…

Remaining expressionless, a stoic mask worn with a steely gaze locked onto the stranger, Fina would slowly rise, silent so as to allow the two to sort their business out. The clipboard, very near his sandals, would be scooped up and held until the two ended their conversation. When the girl chose to leave – hopefully no more immature and ridiculous outbursts would ensue – he would hand the “projectile” back to its owner’s left hand, the side nearest to the Uchiha, and nod. Before she made her exit, Fina would address her, breaking the silence as well as the tension.

“My apologies if I appeared to bare ill will towards your…teammate? We’re merely friends happy to see each other…”

Once the girl reached over to grab the board, he’d speak again.

“One more thing; may I ask you for your name?”

[Uchiha Satoshi]

Room 23

Kagesue Kajiwara walks back to his room kind of down because he failed the first stage of the Chuunin Exams. He thought he had laid out his mission diagrams well enough to be of quality stuff, but oh well he'll just chalk it up to experience and remember his mistakes, then learn from them.

Inside his room he packs up his stuff and gets ready to leave, but first writes a note for his comrade Kasai.

Kasai,

I didn't pass the first test of the Chuunin Exams so I'm returning to Kumogakure no Sato alone. I wish you and the others the best of luck and remember what I said before the tests: use your communications and code phrases.

Kagesue Kajiwara

[/i]

He folds the note up and walks outside his comrade's room and slips the letter under his door, then leaves.

[pandoru]

The girl would remain silent as her cousin spoke whatever words that might come to mind. Her attention was lost however, and the words would fall on deaf ears. Eyes wandering, they settled on the floor, too her toes peeking through her sandaled feet. A soft sigh, and it seemed Lash would go on her way, hopefully taking the advice of the younger to heart. Lash certainly could use a break in Pandoru's opinion. She turned her head, then her whole body as to keep her cousin in view. Her vision would shift, settling on Fina as he returned that 'weapon' back to its rightful owner. Idly, Pandoru wondered where she'd even come across such a thing. Took it from the office before she left maybe?

Shaking her head softly, the thought was dismissed. It wasn't important really; at least it hadn't hit its desired target. A small smile was given before the kunoichi took a step back, then an additional one in a progressive walk backwards. There were other exits in the building, and she hoped that her steady movement was enough to get Fina to follow. Should he do such, they could have a pleasant conversation while walking, and maybe find some place to go where they were less likely to be attacked by clipboards.

A word would be spoken as soon as he was in hearing range, hopefully to explain the situation the slightest bit. "... Cousin."

[fina]

Cousin? No wonder…

As Pandoru began her backpeddling, Fina would be quick to catch on, choosing to nod politely to whatever the cousin had to offer, though his expression still remained serious and unchanging. While he initially intended to inspect the girl’s hand to verify the presence of a mouth, Pandoru had made his search simple – should he face her later in the exams, the edge of secrecy was now lost. Much like the turn in place to face Pandoru earlier, Fina would whip around, this time slower so as not to make the loose relative feel too ditched. After a few cautious steps, Fina relaxed and caught up to Pandoru, walking closely behind. As the two made their way out, he’d whisper in her ear, a soft and friendly tone employed – much different than what the cousin had received earlier.

“You look great”

It’d be after the words blurted out from his trap that’d hed realize exactly what he had spoken – the nervousness would quickly return. But he would show no signs of his sudden shift, that is, unless he chose to further stumble upon his own words, a scenario he was all too eager to avoid. In order to make his statement appear friendly and not to make things uncomfortable for the kunoichi, Fina’s left hand shot to the back of his head, pretending to scratch his neck. It was then that he realized he was crashing and burning – quick, say something!

“So….um, where did you want to go?”

[Koori.]

Kasai came down the hallway, hearing all sorts of commotion coming from one of the rooms. Not really paying attention to it as he continued along towards his room. The hallway was pretty empty, and was reasonably so, being that people were probably out celebrating the fact that they passed the first part of the exams. Kasai walked past a couple figures, one resting a hand behind thier neck. Kasai waved to both of them as he passed by.

Kasai, was about to go do the same himself. As kasai came upon his room door, he inserted his key and opened the door. He, again found a note under his door. This time it explained that Kajiwara failed the first part of the exam..........

This was depressing, but it happens. Hopefully, Kaji would learn from next for the next exams. Kasai entered his room and closed the door, ripping up the note and tossing it away, as it wasn't needed anymore. Kasai sat on his bed, placing some things on his night stand and changed into cleaner clothes. After kasai had changed quickly as he could, being that he was so happy and only take a few moments.

Kasai never took a year and a day like most people to get changed and ready, he always made quick work of changing his attire. Kasai then quickly exited his room and walked back down the hallway from which he had entered, toward the hotels exit........

[pandoru]

In the bit of time between preventing a clipboard to the head and the talk with her cousin, the natural pigment of the girl's face had returned. The small compliment however, despite it being simple and friendly, was enough to make the blood surface once more, covering the porcelain complexion with a light dusting of pink. She turned her head and smiled, giving a small nod in thanks. Well, it was nice to know she didn't look like a complete wreck. With all things considered, it wouldn't surprise her if she had.

"... You too." A finger scratched at her cheek for a moment as her eyes focused more on where exactly they were walking. "Sorry about Lash... She's just... looking out for me." No matter how violent her methods of 'protection' may have been, Lash's intentions were good. At least, that's what Pandoru would continue to tell herself. Her cousin wouldn't attack without good reason, would she?

The question asked caused the girl to hum. She hadn't come to a final decision abuot where she wanted to go, but one thing was very clear to her: she wanted out. "Anywhere but here..." She said, looking back to the Kusa-nin once more. "... they have a rather nice park... have you seen it?"

[lash]

As the two quickly moved away from Lash, she had made sure to grab her clipboard before wondering what to do. She definitely didn't trust this young man, no matter what Pandoru said of them being old friends, nor of how he had some how miraculously saved her life. However, she couldn't appear intruding. Doing that was destroy the kind of trust that would be necessary if Lash were to protect her cousin. That's when the idea hit her. She would continue her stalking in a form that would be unknown to the two.

As the two moved out of sight, a quick deposit of the weapon that had quickly become Lash's favorite occurred, it being placed within her billowing black robes. Then, the Ram handseal performed, there would be a puff of smoke, and then the profile of the young Toujitakumi girl had vanished. In the same spot, only a couple of feet shorter, was an elegant seeming white cat that had some weird smirking problem. The cat took off, rushing towards the two and then continuing to follow them, far enough that they hopefully wouldn't notice her elusive stalking abilities, but close enough to ensure that she could overhear the conversation and, if necessary, react to save her cousin.

[Casper Uchiha]

Yajuu would walk back to his room and enter. Mentaly drained from the first part of the exams he flops onto his bed. He could rest easy for he had passed and was moving on to the next round. He wouldnt worry for what was to come in the second round, for now he would just rest.

[Kinz]

Upon returning from the exams exhausted, Muteki headed directly towards his room. He brushed the hair out of his eyes, as he began dragging his feet up the stairs to the east wing. Every step felt like a mile. Why did they have a written exam? It plagued him. There was no reason for it. Who cares what you can do on paper. It is the spur of the moment that mattered. Muteki’s thoughts raced about their reasoning until he felt dizzy. Finally he felt a thud, as his head hit the carpet.

He had tripped on the top step of the floor during his confusion. “Stupid test”, was all he could mutter. He placed his hands on the floor and pulled himself up, then began heading down the hall, finally coming to a stop in front of Nyzu’s room. There was a strange noise coming from inside. “Hey Nyzu? You in there?”, Muteki asked while banging on the door waiting for a response.

[adero]

Yawning slowly Nyzu would slowly arise from his slumber. His bangs would gently come across his face as he sat up erect and straight. Sighing to himself a brief yawn would escape his pale lips. An utter of exhaustion would follow as he continued to hear the banging against his door. His eyes still blurred from the crud left in them, two white hands would quickly and gently rub against them to clear his eyes. The pounding would still continue as he sat there motionless. Not quite caring as to what was going on he would suddenly grown alert from what was to be heard.

“Hey Nyzu? You in there?”

Upon hearing the voice of his comrade his eyes would widen in wonder. What could be this urgent for Muteki to awake me… Looking about now that he was more conscious he stared though his window. It seemed to be morning already… perhaps he had slept too much, no? It was none of his concern however for as he began to grow more conscious he would find himself slowly climbing out of bed and approaching the door. Whether out of curiosity or his throbbing headache due to the pounding, a pale hand would grace itself upon the doorknob. A click would be heard as it was unlocked, and a hand would twist the knob allowing the mist nin in.

His gaze would meet that of his comrade’s as he leaves the door open.

“Muteki… feel free to come in… What bring you here eh? [/i]

[pandoru]

{Fina lefted me D:}

A thoughtful hum came from the redhead as her hands were placed upon the door. The park was indeed nice... but she had been there already that day. Perhaps it would be best to explore a bit more. Relaxation was what she wanted right now, and she knew just the place. "Actually..." she spoke softly, looking over to the Kusa-nin as she opened the door, "... I think I'm going to take a small stop by the spa... relax a bit you know?" Even if that was the very place she had suggested Lash go to, the idea became more and more appealing. Besides, it would let her socialize with her cousin a bit more if she had infact gone there. "How about... we meet at the park in a half hour or so? We can catch up..." Giving a small smile, Pandoru stepped out.

{Exit}

[Kinz]

“Well Nyzu, I was just wondering about how you did on that test. It really threw me for a loop. I wasn’t expecting it. How about you?” Muteki entered the room and took a seat in one of the chairs next to the table. The chair wasn’t very comfortable, but Muteki didn’t care. He was just wondering if he was the only one thrown. “Incidently, do you know how the other mist nin did?” Muteki felt bad about firing off so many questions, but he wanted answers.

(sry about shittyness)