Rokudaime Yukikage Hospital [IC]

[Defiant]

Reddo was still looking pissed off, although one couldn't tell by his mask and goggles. "I still have enough fight in me to take you down too," but he wasn't going to fight her in a hospital. Reddo removed his cloak to reveal his weapons. His cloak had two throwing knives, 60 Hirai shurikens, eight boleadoras, and 78 exploding tags. He threw the cloak onto the desk with the other weapons with a thud.

His tactical vest came off next. The black protective overarmor had four scrolls and two grenades. The whole purpose of the mission was to help fill it out more. That went on top of his cloak.

Next came the knife holster that was loaded with six throwing knives around his right thigh. That also went on the quickly growing pile. From his left hip came his katana, and from his back the sheath for the tanto. The placed the katana on top and sheathed his tanto before leaving it witht he pile, although closer to himself.

Now that Reddo was bare of weapons, he felt much lighter simply in his Battle Dress Uniform. Smooth black pants with a matching top fit him well. His dark hair could now also be seen thanks to the lack of a hood. Reddo went as far as to take of the black goggles that he wore, to show his foggy green eyes, and even his gas mask left as well to join the pile.

"There," he mumbled. His voice was much nicer without the mask on, but the attitude didn't change, "or should I take my boots off too?" he did not, however, remove his tactical gloves, and he left his protective mesh on as well, along with the tactical elbow and knee pads that were easily hidden by the Battle Dress Uniform.

He did pop out his communications device from his ear and place it on the table as well. Reddo was loaded up like an ANBU should be.

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Maria quirked an eyebrow at her young enemy/ally thing. He looked so sullen. But it wasn't quite normal petulence. No, those were pretty deep lines. He must usualy look like that, under the mask.

Well, whatever. She would swiftly unclasp her chestpeice and let it fall to the counter for checkin, then pull off her masters golves, vambraces, greaves, and boots, as well as placing her oni-face sheath and starter pouch on top of the pile. It was less impressive weapon-wise, but she preferred to let the envronment provide her ammunition.

From there she would slip out of her black bodysuit to reveal her more casual attire. Reaching for her head...

"Aw crap. I forgot my helmet."

doffing her blue jacket she would tie the arms around her waist, revailing a sunshine yellow undershirt, which she also promptly removed to get at the chain mesh beneath. This too had substance beneath, but significantly less, and significantly unimportant. She pulled on her yellow shirt once more.

"Well. I think between us that's every...wait," she dug a little in her left ear and pulled out a communication unit of her own, adding it to the pile.

"There. THAT'S everything." She gestured at the commlink with her head. "EB channel. You?"

[Defiant]

"Private AnBu frequency. Can't tell you," Reddo said, sounding just as calm as he did before. He did an amazing job at keeping a poker face as she removed her armor. Reddo slouched a bit in the chair she dropped him in.

"Nice technique by the way, got me by surprise," Reddo actually smiled, and it was a visible smile this time. "It was pretty cool."

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"What, the one that got us here in the first place? Yea, the Kage's gonna chew me out for sure if she finds out what I did. Heat of the moment, you know?"

She plopped down across from him, arms stretched across the backrest.

"Maria Kazeraikou. Genin, immagrant. Who the hell are you? Pretty rare where I'm from for a half-pint to pack so much puch. Most of em dont have half your guts either."

A single trainee nurse would arrive to treat the easiest wounds herself, saving energy for the more experienced medics who would call the pair in when she finished.

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D rank tai/med spec using D rank healing hands. 3 movements required for small injuries.

[Defiant]

"Reddo, AnBu Owl, native I'm pretty sure. And it's pretty rare to see a crazy green haired chick running around in pink armor letting out high level Raiton like that," Reddo had a bit more of a smile on his face. He was sure he was a pretty average height for his age...at least he was pretty sure he was, but he didn't really have many friends his own age. He didn't have many friends period, but it probably had something to do with his attitude.

"Thanks for the compliment though," his right hand rubbed his neck as the medic did her job, fairly well too.

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"Thanks. It's one of those things I can do. I always get this killer headache afterwards though, and my vison gets all screwy. I couldn't really see you when you were right on top of me."

The medic would do her work on Maria as well, closing the various smaller cuts and bruises across her body. the burns would have to be dealt with by a stronger healer.

[Defiant]

"Oh and you would give up a secret like that to someone you hardly know? You put to much faith in me! What if I try and stab you in the back on our way out? Not...that I would ever do something so diabolical," Reddo's eyes narrowed at the end of his sentence. He was actually thinking about doing it, but he wasn't one for stabbing allies, or anyone for that matter, and especially not in the back.

"Nah, it'd be a shame to lose one of our villages ninja...and as for Ina...I guess I can see if I can't keep her off your back, but that means you owe me two," he informed her with a sly smirk. Sure, he was about to cover up something again, first the leaf incident, then the sand one, and now this. He was turning into a great assistant. But of course, this was the lesser of two evils.

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"Faith? Please. I don't know the how and why, what makes you think you could do any better? And as for any backstabbing squirt, I'll stab you in the eye with a flaming chop stick if you try."

With this she rose and headed to the treatment room, since she ended up being called first despite explicit orders to the contrary. Perhaps she would have to break out the chop sticks sooner than anticipated.

Still, treatment would end quickly, almost casually. As if the green-maned thief were but an irritant to be shooed away. It took all of half a second for a complete recovery.

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B rank medic/gen spec uses burn healing and S rank healing hands. yea. it's fast.

[Defiant]

"Another violent chick. Snow definitely doesn't have those in short supply," he muttered thinking about the crazy violent women he's met in Yuki. It was Reddo's turn next up on the healing block, and his was just as fast, if not faster than the woman's. It could be because he didn't have a full suit of metal armor on that helped him not be fried.

Reddo, feeling rejuvenated, stretched in the hall next to the counter covered in their equipment.

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"I'm not violent," Maria retorted as she donned her various pieces of equipment. "I'm just realistic - if I'm attacked I attack back. Except I don't usually play fair."

[Defiant]

"Don't play fair huh? That's a surprise," he said sarcastically as he also geared up. "I'm sure guys are just lining up for you."

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Maria stealthily palmed a pen from the counter.

"Hey what do you know about it squirt?" the thief demanded with a demonic stare, planting one hand on top of Reddo's head and leaning over. Her other hand would reach out beneath either feild of vision, her light fingers dancing delicately and beyond the notice of normal people "I'll have you know I can be plenty charming whenever I want. A kid like you shouldn't even care about that sort of thing!"

She would continue to grumble to herself in this way as she turned her back to him, one eye naturally still turned to observe. Had he noticed? It would be amusing to find out.

[Defiant]

"You? Charming? You're about as charming as a pit full of snakes!" Reddo growled back at her. "And I'm hardly a little kid!" he chased after her. Reddo did not like being called a kid, and definitely did not like assumptions made according to his age.

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"Oh dear," She sighed. Before you get mad at me you should perhaps concern yourself with my skill."

She smiled now, warm and self-assured So he hadn't caught it. "Look inside that jacket of yours. There will be an inkpen right next to your heart."

[Defiant]

Reddo blinked, and he had to check his jacket just to make sure. There was no way- what!? Reddo's eye twitched. Somethings he just did not like the idea of, and the idea that she had such light fingers, light enough to be able to put objects on him, bothered him so much he thought he could die.

"Alright, maybe you have some skill..." he admitted with a mutter.

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"That's right kiddo - Reddo, I'm good. But I've been plying my trade for a good long time. You? Not normal, not at all. I kinda respect that, but it kinda bugs me too. Now, I need to go out and fetch my helmet, then I need to go and earn a few favors to call in getting my gear fixed up. Better than paying a small fortune. Who knows, maybe I'll see you around some time. We should talk then, maybe have a little round two."

And with that she would stride out, adding just a little extra swish to her hips in a display of her utter confidence. Which frankly didn't exist. She was equaled by a KID. Hell, screw equaled HE WAS HOLDING BACK. She LOST that fight, period. And that just chaffed. Sure, he was on her side, she should be glad there were people so skilled.

...But some dark little Imp of the Perverse in the depths of her heart wanted nothing more than to slide the edges of her feng huo lun across his jugular, and to STAB that sullen arrogance OUT OF HIS EYES.

Edit: [Exito]

[Defiant]

Reddo glared at her as she walked away. He wanted to just attack her right now, and he knew he could. It would just take a draw of his blade, a shunshin and a stab to the spine with his tanto.

And yet at the same time he wanted to have that rematch so they could battle it out properly without any collateral damage. That would be fun, and a true test of both their skill. Reddo started to smile at the thought, and despite not being one for physical confrontations, he found himself longing for that battle. And he knew it wouldn't be to the death, because it's hard to gloat to someone who was dead.

His smile transformed into a full blown grin and a bit of a laugh; how fun it would be to actually try out his techniques in battle. He knew he would need to train more though, and he quickly left the hospital, ready to get his money and then continue his training.

[Exit]

[Dealer's Button]

~enter~

Taking gentle steps Ace would arrive at the hospital with Maria in his arms. Light blue eyes would simply take a few moments to study her face. She was indeed attractive the gambler had to admit. Once his feet stepped into the building a few nurses would notice. "Worry not ill put her in a comfortable bed"[/b] he would say to the two nurses.

Walking down the hall the Knave of Hearts would enter the first unused room. Gently he would lay her vessel upon the hospital bed. Shame still grasping upon his spine and heart Ace would simply look at the fallen thief. "congrats your determination was significant"[/b] he would say to her before gently patting her head with his left hand.

Soon a nurse would enter the room. Ace woudl being to cought out blood for a few short moments. The health professional took immediate notice. "i believe my ribs been fouly damaged"[/b] he would say taking off of his upper attire. Indeed there was bruises on one side of his chest. Quickly the nurse would gather chakra in her hand rediating out a faint aura of chakra from her hand. The nurse woudl then press the limb on the bruised area of the Knave of Heart's chest. Quickly the ribs would begin to repair themselves. "thank you"[/b] the gambler would say to her before walking out of the room before exiting the hospital.

~exit~

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[dragged in]
Broken bones and severe burns unfortunately don't heal instantaneously, even under the ministrations of a skilled medic. Maria stirred in her slumber, agitation pursuing her even here now that the immediate dager was ended. Her hand was mostly realligned, but the burns persisted, seemingly indignant that an attempt to restore them was being made. They seemd to actively fight back, expanding at least half of the space they contracted around. A hard battle would be fought by the Yukigakure medic. What on earth WAS this black flame?

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1/3 recovery posts for moderate injuries

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The burns were covering significantly less of her skin now, and the bones in her hand had almost completely realigned. She struggled with her slumber more and more, thrashing about in spurts. Almost done.

Recovery post 2/3 for moderate injuries