escorting [mission].

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Indeed, perhaps it was fate that the two had been put on this mock-up team together. Then again, perhaps it was just the fact he was a teenage boy and his hormones were raging like the fires of hell. Whatever the case, it's safe to say that it was a lot more than him finding her attractive -- which he did, very much so -- that made him risk everythin' like that. They were denizens of the same village, and by that rite it was their duties to protect one another.

Ao almost smiled at Kaorin's words, lightly tapping his temple. "If there's one thing I never forget, it's a face. He'll regret his words, sooner or later, I promise you."

With nothing more to say, he continued to bound through the forest, moving like a shadow.

[.DEVIOUS]

Finally, we were moving into territory that was fairly easy to recognize. It had seemed like it took far too long to return the woman to the Mist Village's country, but with that out of the way and apologies all around, not to mention the budding sense of comraderie that was now evident, I felt as if I had managed to grow as a person even though the the trip was a little less fun than I would have intended. Either way, it was good to be getting back home.

When Ao spoke and affirmed the promise to go back and pay that man back some day, I nodded to show that I had heard and then smiled. Before too long, we would arrive back at the village. It was time to report back to the Hokage.

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[[B]laze]

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‘Finally we’ve arrived.’ His mind spoke internally upon acknowledging their arrival at the boarder of the country. AO spoke, to no one specifically, but made a vow—one that he seemed pretty serious about. Again, Nero had remained quiet, absent of thought for the promise that was made. Usually he’d support his comrade, for he was one for vengeance and redemption, yet only when those sorts of intention are motivated by a significant purpose. At the moment, such really wasn’t the case in his humble opinion.

Ambiguity, what was clouded his mind, as his eyes shifted from one partner to the other—gradually, sensing something rather unusual between the two. ‘Huh?’ he thought, halting his steps to ponder for a second—watching as they continued to march forward. ‘Really?’ he asked himself? And with that, shrugged whatever thought he had stumbled upon away from his mind—deciding to keep his own opinion to himself. He’d rejoin his teammates as they’d further arrive back to the Hidden Leaf Village, smirking internally at the thought that had just surfaced his mind. [Exit]

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[Kii!]

Ao: 36

Kaorin: 36

Nero: 36

Aiko: 8