Ran's Teashop [TeamAsa; VIP]

[Estilo]

❥ RAN'S TEASHOP



Enter.

Ran's Teashop was a quaint little building located in the heart of Kumogakure's downtown, a hot spot famous for its traditional home grown herbs and organic supplements. It was on a cloudy and cool day, like any another in Kaminari, that Atlas and little Yuki just happened to be walking past it.The half-masked Genin stopped when he noticed the sign out front, and the chatter of conversation buzzing from within its boundaries. He could definitely go for some tea before a dog hunt. "Ooo, Ran's. I've heard rumors about this place." Atlas would start, looking down at the little Genin who had stopped beside him. "You up for some tea, Yuki?" He would end with a smile, opening the front door to reveal the medium sized interior of the establishment.

They were greeted by a bubbly hostess immediately upon entering, a young woman with brown hair and a ponytail, dressed conservatively in tones of green and a black apron. "Greetings, and welcome to Ran's! My name is Ashio, how many in your party?"

Atlas would nearly gape at the amount of people crammed inside the little building before answering. "Just me and the little lady here." He'd reply. "You guys sure are busy today, huh?"

"We tend to be during this time of day." Ashio would answer. "I must warn you, however, that most of our tables are taken today. So I'm going to have to seat you with another customer- is that ok?"

"Fine with me." responded Atlas, unable to ask Yuki if it was fine before the hostess led them off to the table with a smile and a wave. The two, including the bubbly hostess, pushed through various small crowds of people before reaching a table at the back, just beside a wide window overlooking the street. Sitting there, on one side of the table, was a young man- seemingly in his teens- with a nasty burn scar on the left side of his face. Atlas tried not to stare as he pulled a chair out for Yuki, sitting himself down promptly afterwards. The hostess would leave them with small menus and leave.

Before any form of awkward moment settled in, Atlas gave the young man his customary, toothy smile and introduced himself. "The name's Atlas. And this here is Yuki. I hope you don't mind us sitting here. The young woman with the ponytail said they were out of tables."

[Yuki-chan]

"Ooo, Ran's. I've heard rumors about this place." said the male when they stopped in front of a tea shop called Ran's teashop. "You up for some tea, Yuki?" asked Atlas. "Uhm, yes senpai. I'm kinda thirsty" said the female with a polite voice.

The dynamic duo went inside the shop; Yukiko's eyes widened when she saw how many people that were there. "Greetings, and welcome to Ran's! My name is Ashio, how many in your party?" asked the woman that stood there.
"Just me and the little lady here. You guys are busy today, huh?" said the young man next to her.

"We tend to be during this time of day. I must warn you, however, that most of our tables are taken today. So I'm going to have to seat you with another customer- is that ok?" asked Ashio.
"Fine with me" said the brunett, which made the girl a little angry since she was in his party. The trio then pushed through the small crowds before they reached the table they had to share.

'What the...' thought the Genin as she looked at the guy who sat there already. He had a somewhat nasty scar at his face; it looked like a burn since the scar went a little outwards instead of inwards. She sat down on the chair that the male had pulled out for her before she looked at the menu.
'Hm. There are a lot of good things here' thought the female as she looked at the options.

"The name's Atlas. And this here is Yuki. I hope you don't mind us sitting here. The young woman with the ponytail said they were out of tables" said Atlas. "It is nice to meet you" said the brunette before she gave the teen a polite bow; she would tell this guy her correct name later.

[Fayori]

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The teashop...

A bustling hive of activity...

Easy for a guy to get lost in the crowd and disappear. Just drink his tea, without interruptions. He could simply just sit... and think... something Fayori valued above many other things. The thought of tea the warm tea going down his throat reminded him of when he and his father used to come here. Still the same as it ever was...

Except the waitresses were a little cuter...

His thoughts were interrupted by an odd pair. Now that he glancing around, there were no seats left other than his own. Great... just great. Now he can't sit and think in peace. Their attempts at conversation amused him slightly. Maybe he should humour them...

"To be honest... someone sitting here isn't much of a surprise... Had to happen some time, hm?"

He wasn't even looking at the two, he could only see the silhouettes of two figures. One small, one tall, sitting across from him.

"Interesting name... Atlas... and Yuki... means snow... hmm... Well... my name's Kioshohei Fayori, Fayori being my family name but people usually call me that anyway... *sigh* I suppose it's nice to have a little interaction once and a while..."

He quickly adjusted his hair to cover his scar, the hope that no one had seen it yet, so they did not make stupid comments... like last time...

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[Estilo]

OOC// Our honorary guest is currently killing nuke-nin and taking names. But he should be here soon.

Kioshohei Fayori.

What a bold name, for a young man who was avoiding eye contact and practically shielding his face from view. Atlas couldn't quite make heads or tails about his attitude- whether he was alright with sharing the table or not- but as always, he kept an open mind and a cheerful demeanor. "Fayori, hm? Nice name, man. Pleasure meeting you." A warm look would appear in his eyes before he turned to the small menu he'd been given earlier, scanning through its contents swiftly and without pause. He already knew what he desired anyway. A nice cup of Earl Grey.

'So," He continued, placing the menu flat on the table and smiling as he looked up at Fayori once more. "What's with the scar?"

Derp. The words had flown out of his mouth before he had a chance to suck them back in. Damn, was this embarrassing. But at the same time, equally relieving. It was a valid question, right? A bit rude, of course, but valid. He was interested, he was confused, and it was only instinct to want to ask such a thing. He just hoped the young man would understand the reason behind his outburst. "Uh.." He muttered a bit anxiously, chuckling at the awkward moment that lingered in the air. "I mean..."

... Why couldn't he watch what he said more often?

[Yuki-chan]

((OOC: Prepare yourselves for an outburst of randomness))

"Interesting name... Atlas... and Yuki... means snow... hmm... Well... my name's Kioshohei Fayori, Fayori being my family name but people usually call me that anyway... *sigh* I suppose it's nice to have a little interaction once and a while..." said the male.
'Fayori? Kinda weird name' thought the female while she looked at the older male there.

"Fayori, hm? Nice name, man. Pleasure meeting you." said Atlas with a warm look on his face. Yukiko gave the teen a small smile; he seemed to be perhaps 6 years older than her or so.
"So, what's with the scar?" asked the young man next to her.

She could not help but to stare at him a little since this was a bit rude. "Uh...I mean..." said the older Genin, who had realized his mistake. "He didn't mean anything. Can we order something please?" asked the girl while she looked at him with her puppy-eye look. That would probably distract the brunette that sat across them.

"Fayori-senpai, are you a shinobi? We're looking for someone to join our team" said the small Genin, who hoped the guy across them was not too pissed. But yelling in a crowded cafe was usually not accepted according to what her parents had told her.
'I hope he says yes. I wonder what kind of jutsus he has if he is a shinobi' thought the female while she waited for an answer.

[Kinz]

[enter]

The greeting of the waitress flowed through Asa’s ears, never registering with his brain. He had way bigger thoughts on his mind. Corruption within the countries cabinet was something far beyond his station, but it was something he had been saddled with. He would not shrink from his responsibilities. The tea shop was extremely crowded, being so close to lunch time. Asa’s stomach was rumbling, and it made him realize he hadn’t eaten anything since the previous afternoon. The weakness he felt was being overshadowed by the plans that were ricocheting around in his mind. To many variables to consider, and to few resources to address them with.

He had been told to come here by Atlas after their last mission. He was apparently going to buy Asa a drink. He could sure use something a little stronger then tea right now. Finally, Asa caught sight of Atlas through the crowd. He was sitting near a little girl? Perhaps his daughter. Striding forward, Asa clapped Atlas on the shoulder with a strong hand, then leaned in to whisper in his ear, “I need to speak with you privately. You must assemble the genin team you were assigned with, and let me propose something to them. I know this is sudden, but trust me.”

The words were hurried and his voice was haggard, but hopefully Atlas would realize his desperation and the need for haste with this matter. He needed their help.

[Estilo]

Atlas' cheeks had grown red with embarrassment after asking Fayori about his scar, but thankfully, Yukiko had managed to say the words his mouth couldn't manage to utter just yet. He really didn't mean anything by it. It was an honest, and stupid mistake. Heeding Yuki's starry-eyed look, he would snap himself out of it. They would put that little event behind them and continue on with requesting their drinks. "Yeah, let's order." He'd smile with a nod. Just as Yuki was making conversation with the young man across the table, however, a heavy hand clamped down on Atlas' shoulder. The physical gesture was followed by a whispered declaration, and the presence of a man Atlas had recently gone on a mission with. It was the Chuunin- Asa.

He'd slightly turn his head towards the visitor and nod. "Understood." He'd answer in undertone. "Let's meet outside, I'll introduce you when we come back." After he felt the man's hand lift off of his shoulder, Atlas would turn back to Yuki and Fayori with the customary warm look on his face. "If you'll excuse me for a second- I'm going to have a word with a comrade of mine real quick." Turning to Yuki as he got up from his seat, he'd softly pat her head. "Be right back, okay?"

With that, he'd advance out of the bustling tea room and out the door. Before he even laid eyes upon the Chuunin, he would voice his concerns openly. "You look tired, Asa. Everything all right?" He didn't normally ask this question to other ninja in the trade, but the man in question had practically saved his life.

[Kinz]

Was Asa alright? No. Life had thrown a curve ball and he needed to adjust before he struck out. Atlas and Asa pushed through the crowd and out into the near desolate ally way on the back end of the tea shop. The garbage cans were releasing a terrible smell, but the scent was a mere tickle across his nostrils. He hadn’t any room for thought on the unpleasant surroundings. When he spoke, his words were quiet and troubled.

“Listen Atlas. I’ve stepped into something big. I don’t know any other chunnin or Anbu that I can ask to help. Implicating the village at all without proof would cause problems. I figured, with you being a genin and all, there would be little consequence if I brought you into the fold. You’re an unknown. You haven’t even been to the chunnins yet. Nobody outside the village even knows you’re affiliated with us.”

After a moment, Asa realized he hadn’t really given Atlas any details. His mind was still trying to hold things back from him in case he could talk himself out of implicating the man. This was a terrible burden to lay on any genin. There was nothing for it though. This was his best option.

“I know…I’m talking in circles. I need help. You see, I was on a mission earlier. I was told to explore the village, and analyze things we could improve on. Simple I know. So while on this mission I see a pick pocket. Not to uncommon, but I was interested, so I followed him. He ended up at this warehouse. The neighborhood, man…it was retched. Just….I never knew there was that much poverty in the village. Anyway, I tailed him to the building and he gave some syndicate boss a take. Then he was murdered. I burst in there, the kid probably just wanted to find a way to feed himself, you know? It pissed me off that they hurt the boy. So I go in there, roaring for a fight….and the boss is the treasurer of the freaking lightning country…but he was a hologram…..And, and, and”

Asa cut off. He was rambling. His tone had become distant in the retelling as his mind carried him vividly back to the scene. The memories just flowed from him, as he regurgitated them. It was all so much to take in.

[Yuki-chan]

Yeah, let's order." said the male with his usual smile. The female smiled before she started to look through the menu to see what they had. She didn't wanted to order a lot of food since she had eaten lunch with Hi-kun for just an hour ago.
"If you'll excuse me for a second- I'm going to have a word with a comrade of mine real quick." said Atlas with the usual warm smile on his face. Perhaps it was a friend of his or something he had agreed to meet here.

He got up from his seat, patted Yukiko on the head and gave her a smile. "Be right back, okay?" said the young man. The girl decided to order a glass of iced tea with some small rice cakes.
The Genin stretched her head a little; she wanted to see who the older Genin was with. It appeared to be a man who was perhaps twice her age or so who was quite tall.

He had brown hair with black streaks, creamy beige skin as well as black eyes. 'That's weird...I've never seen anyone with black eyes. Perhaps there's a clan or bloodlimit with people that have black eyes' thought the female as she sat down.
The waitress was getting close, so the brunette decided to alert her senpai. She slipped down from the booth and got over to her senpai without getting noticed.

'Being small can be a good thing too' thought the girl as she reached the male she knew. "Uhm senpai...I just wanted to tell that the waitress is almost at our table. And it would be good if we could eat at the same time" said Yukiko.
Her ice blue eyes glanced over at the taller man. "Who are you?" asked the female with some curiosity to her voice.

[Fayori]

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(Sorry it took so long to post, I've had exams and such to study for)

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He sighed slowly as he realized the question that had just passed from the man's lips. His scar... Yeah, touchy subject. But this man seemed to be trustworthy. The girl though... reminded him of his little sis.

No, keep those backstabbing traitors out of your head...

Heh, nice save. Real smooth. He could tell they were going to get along. And then the intervention of the girl had brought him in the clear. The bond between the two seemed... strong... like the two were related, but not. As if one could not exist without the other. Weird.

Join her team? ...In fact, that may be able to help him in the long run. Training with others was a sure-fire way to increase your strength. But... did he really want to be on the same team as a small girl? Might look bad. Eh, whatever, not like anyone looked at him anyway.

"...Join your team? Why not."

And for the first time in a while, a smile appeared on the teen's lips. He had finally found a niche. His father would be proud.

Fayori looked up from his cup at the man who approached, placing his hand on Atlas' shoulder. Black eyes... almost black hair. An Uchiha. From how he remembered his father talking about them, they were a bunch of stuck-up, snot-nosed pricks. But this guy... gave off an aura of calm. Even so, he was prepared to leave if this guy started to get... overconfident.

He watched the man across from him follow the Uchiha out of the door, which left Fayori in an awkward position. His eyebrows raised slightly as he realized he was now alone with the small girl. He was almost glad that she got up to bring Atlas back. But at the same time...

He was alone again...

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[Estilo]

As Atlas listened to Asa's story, he was crestfallen to hear the current state of affairs in Kumogakure. Doubt ran through his mind, rejection. No... this couldn't be happening. Things were going so well in the country lately... the Raikage was doing well! Throughout the whole explanation, he wanted to tell Asa he didn't even have a team yet. The tower hadn't officially given him one. But if what the Chuunin spoke of was true, he'd be damned if he didn't join in on this investigation. Asa trailed off mid-sentence. He looked troubled, haggard and almost as confused as Atlas. For a moment, the two of them stood in silence, the displeasing smell of mold and trash wafting through the cold air. Then he heard the door open behind him.

Yukiko had exited the tea shop, and informed him that the waitress was arriving to their table. Atlas smiled, thankful that Yuki had such courtesy. Listening as she inquired after the identity of the Chuunin, Atlas intervened. "This is Asa." He promptly answered, gesturing with his hand towards the man. "He's a Chuunin of Kumogakure." He turned back to the male ninja and smiled. "And Asa, this is Yukiko Fuyumori. She's a talented Genin I've been helping find a team with."

Suddenly, an idea came to mind. He didn't have a team... officially. But perhaps the team he'd been looking for was already here. He would wait for the two to greet each other before ushering them back to the table where Fayori was.

[Kinz]

Cold air penetrated Asa’s robes, chilling him to the bone. He could see the displeasure on Atlas’s face, and was happy that he appeared to believe his story. “Listen man….I don’t want this effecting you heavily. You have enough to worry about with the chunnins. But, the Daimyo’s treasurer should be there watching. While there I need you to keep an eye on him when you’re able. Don’t ruin your exam chances, and don’t make a move on him. Just keep an eye out would you? Afterwards we’ll figure something out while I get a plan together.”

Midway through his statement, the little girl that Atlas had been companion to burst into the ally, inquiring after Asa’s identity. Not wanting to be rude to the young one, Asa smiled his toothy grin as best as his troubled mind would allow, and patted her on the head. “Good to meetcha kid. You’re probably right about getting our order in. Good thing you’re around to keep this schmuck Atlas in line right?” Asa laughed at the nudge he sent towards Atlas. A good humored ribbing in a difficult situation. Lightening the mood was a specialty of his after all. “Lets get back in there huh?”

Asa tried ushering the two, starting with Yuki and leveling a warning glare to Atlas to signify a want for him to hold his tongue about the conversation. If the two went in, Asa would follow, and sit near them at their table.

[Yuki-chan]

"This is Asa. He's a Chuunin of Kumogakure." said the male as he gestured towards the older shinobi. "It's very nice to meet you" said the female and gave him a polite bow. He turned back to the male ninja and smiled. "And Asa, this Yukiko Fuyumori. She's a talented Genin I've been helping find a team with." said Atlas.

Her cheeks turned pale pink when he said she was talented; she knew she was good at ninjutsu but she did not think she was talented. Yukiko was one of the youngest Genins in Kumogakure after all.
"Good to meetcha kid. You’re probably right about getting our order in. Good thing you’re around to keep this schmuck Atlas in line right?" laughed the man.

"Schmuck!?" said the girl as she tilted her head in wonder...this was a word she did not know. She walked back to the table with the two, but the air seemed slightly tense. Perhaps they had argued before she had walked over to them or something.
It then hit the Genin that she was the only girl at the table. 'All of these three are nice guys but I wish there was someone here who was at my age or close' thought the female.

Fayori was the one closest to her age-wise, but he appeared to be about 6-7 years older than she was. Which was more than half of her total lifespan. "Hello. Can I take your orders?" asked a sweet female voice.
A woman who appeared to be on the Chuunins' age stood next to their table; her amethyst purple hair was tied up in a cute bun at the nape of her neck.

"I would like a peach ice tea with some rice cakes please" said the brunette with a polite voice. "Right. What about you guys?" asked the waitress as her dark blue eyes looked at the trio who sat at the table.
It probably looked a little weird that there were three almost adult guys and a little girl at the table. But people would perhaps think that she was Atlas younger sister or something. They talked with each other and the other two didn't have blue or green eyes.

[Estilo]

OOC// RES, U SLOW. SO I SKIPPED'D.

An amused grin appeared on Atlas' face when Asa nudged him with his elbow, and widened a bit when Yukiko had expressed some surprise over the word 'schmuck'. The air had gone from tense to carefree in an instant, and the Cloud ninja couldn't help but feel that he and Asa were like two apples off the same tree. While they struggled with thoughts of Kumogakure's hidden treachery, the two managed to maintain their cheerful and relaxed mien. "It's like another word for dork." Atlas would suddenly inform Yukiko, smiling as he opened the door for her back into the tea house. "Now c'mon... let's sit at our table before other people take it, hm?" He would let Yuki pass through, and nod when he caught Asa's glance. He planned on letting the Chuunin explain the situation himself, when it came time to do so.

They maneuvered their way through the tea house before reaching their designated table, taking their seats promptly afterwards. Glancing at Fayori with an apologetic smile, Atlas would ask, "The waitress hasn't been here yet, has she?" Just then, however, a woman standing beside him spoke up. She took Yukiko's order, then expeditiously went on to record theirs. "I'd like an Earl Grey, mildly hot." Atlas would request. The next words out of his mouth would be mumbled with shifty eyes and a slight cough. "With, uh... ten sugars, please.."

"I'm sorry, sir. What was that?" The waitress would ask, pen in hand, and leaning towards him with an open ear.

Atlas would grumble a bit, shifting in his seat and leaning a single palm over his brow. He wasn't so much embarrassed about his affinity for sugar in his tea. He just didn't want to seem like he was proud of it, either. In his polished, polite and beautiful little world, excess amount of sugar in one's tea could be construed as an indicator of gluttony or ill-mannered behavior. And he wasn't quite sure if his mates would process it as such or not. Either way, any tea he flavored without the proper amount of sweeter his palate required, all tasted bitter to him. And his want for a tasty drink currently outbalanced his desire to remain polite. "Ten." He'd repeat a bit more audibly. "Ten... sugars, please."

[Kinz]

Asa followed the pair into the shop, and sat down at the table alongside the young girl, Atlas, and now seeing a new person there. The man’s long hair seemed to cover the large scar that surrounded his eye. Asa schooled his face when he noticed. Being a ninja, he had been around numerous scared individuals, and none of them ever liked calling attention to their scar. He ignored it basically, merely greeting the new acquaintance with an outstretched hand. The other two companions gave their orders, and Asa was beginning to give his when something unexpected happened.

“I’ll take a bit of that pie I saw over there and”

Asa’s words were cut off as a bottle suddenly crashed across the back of his head. He slumped down onto the table, blood trickling from the back of his skull. The world seemed to go dark, as a few echoed shrieks from surprise at the surrounding tables ushered him into the darkness.

At the far side of the tea shop, a few men began shouting at each other, fists flying. There were about five men, each being rather burly. Their kumo headbands signified their genin rank, despite their advanced age. They averaged approximately thirty-five in age. Anyone with a doujutsu would be able to see their skill with chakra and ninjutsu.

starting

name; chaotic bar brawls
rank; b
description; Bar brawls are quite possibly the toughest brawls to break up. Everything is so chaotic and one must watch everywhere. The guy behind you could at any second throw you a strong right while the guy in front throws a strong left. People going all out with beer bottles and chairs. Well, usually bars are quite peaceful and mature but one bar in particular has fights every single day. The owner is getting sick of breaking them up and complains that it’s bad for business so he’s asking us to monitor the area and make sure fights don’t break out. Sadly, I doubt it’ll work but still, try your best to keep things civil.
reward; 100 experience, 2,500 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable