The Valentine Mansion [Buried]

[daisy]

THE VALENTINE MANSION

Home to the Tsuchikage and her excessive tastes, the Valentine Mansion is more than simply her quarters, serving also as a base of operations for any proceedings outwith the control or approval of the Iwagakure Council. Specialised or covert missions, meetings and glamorous dinner parties are all undertaken within, the mansion boasting an enormous dining room, various drawing rooms, a luxurious lounge and quite the mysterious boudoir and bedroom, home, it is said, to more village secrets than the Iwagakure Council vaults.

♥ Anybody may enter the Valentine Mansion to seek an audience with the Tsuchikage, entering the foyer and awaiting attention from her personal staff.

♥ Please only rp your own character, any npcs or officials will be written by the Tsuchikage.

♥ No fighting inside, the decor cost a fortune.

THIS AREA IS OFF LIMITS

Any Iwagakure shinobi entering here will be subject to investigation by the Iwagakure Council, their allegiance called into question. Tsuchikage shinobi have been spotted here, and missions are underway to ascertain whether Mitzy Valentine is amongst them.

[daisy]

little girl blue ♥

I hurried through my opulent mansion, my heart pained as I thought of this being the last time I would be within these walls. Unlocking the door to my vault, I teetered down the stone steps, brushing aside my silken webs as I slipped inside. It wasn't much, but I couldn't be sure when I would next return... Better to take it all. Stuffing the 30,000 ryo, village jutsu scroll and the world recorder into my handbag, I hurried back up the stairs, locking the door behind me.

Now, what else? They would search here for me first, depending on how long it took to calm everything down... Had everybody gotten out okay? As if on cue, Lolita came bounding through the main door, and I hurried to meet her in the foyer.
"Darling! You're safe, how wonderful. Report, report at once!" I could hear the note of panic in my voice,
"Calm down, it's all okay. Dominatrix and Harpie are watching the road to the mansion, we'll know in advance the moment anybody comes looking for us. I gave the Kazekage the map, I think he'll come but... I can't be sure. Succubus headed for the gates, she's going to prepare for your departure before the council get there, and Trap's already setting up the distraction," Lolita took a deep breath.

Oh, what a relief! Everything was going according to plan. We had been preparing counter measures just in case for some time, given the council's disposition, and it was a blessing they were turning out so well.
"Very well. I shall wait here for the Kazekage. Heading to Sunagakure is still my best bet, but if he does not wish to aid me... Well, we've always managed, haven't we darling? Head out and tell Harpie to set up the second distraction, the more time we can buy the better, and Dominatrix can hold the pass alone if need be. Report back here every so often, and do be careful," The little girl smiled and dashed out, leaving me to sink into a luxurious armchair.

This was it then, darling... Time to leave Iwagakure behind.

[King]

It was much easier to evade the patrols, scouts, and occasional wandering glance alone. While he did not doubt the skills of his advisers, this “mission” required a certain level of finesse. Though it had only been mentioned in passing, continuing to do business with the Lady Tsuchikage would clearly be seen as a betrayal by the Iwagakure Council. However, seeing as how it was her idea that brought their nations together, he could not simply allow her to be cast aside. No, she wasn’t just some disposable tool.

Arriving at the Tsuchikage’s elaborate abode, her Spider ANBU quickly and quietly escorted him within. Though he pegged her for a stylish young woman, in love with lush furniture and silky fabrics, he’d not expected something so drastic for a building of such political importance. Different strokes, he imagined. However, there would be time to discuss their differences later—they didn’t have too much time.

“Lady Tsuchikage,” he said, delighted at her well-being. “I’m pleased that you were able to make it home unharmed.” He was but a mere handful of feet away from her, a grin playing at the corners of his lips. Still, his gaze was grim. “The negotiations with Iwagakure have been completed. We are now officially allies, and as it stands, you the most wanted woman in both of our nations combined. That being said, my duty as Kazekage is now to both the people of Sunagakure and Iwagakure.”

Kouketsu allowed the weight of his words to settle on the former Tsuchikage’s conscious, but before she could retort, he said: “You are too dangerous a criminal to stay within Iwagakure, and I fear that the Iwagakure Council underestimates your strength. Therefore, I will personally have you escorted to Sunagakure where I am sure we will be able to better detain you.” Though his best attempt and making light of this dark, terrible situation, the mocking sarcasm in his voice fell flat.

He extended a gloved hand toward her, open and waiting for her approval. “Will you come willingly, Lady Mitzy?”

[daisy]

runaway ♥

I stood up, quickly fixing my hair as the Kazekage stepped through the doors to my mansion, Lolita at a respectful distance. I had been unsure of his reaction. In all political sense, it was his duty to capture me, to turn me over to the council. As he voiced my fears, I tensed. Could I defeat him? I had no notion of his strength, but with Lolita, perhaps we could over power him... But then I was flooded with relief.
"Oh, you brute! My poor nerves, how could you?" I sighed, stepping closer to him, "You are sure? Nobody must know, this alliance cannot fail, not after all it took to get the council to open their eyes. If you are known to be sheltering me..." I paused, stepping past him to peer out of the doorway.

I couldn't hide a small smile. This attempt at levity was most welcome, but surprising. He truly was an unusual man, this Kazekage. To betray an official alliance for a disgraced Tsuchikage... What did he stand to gain? Perhaps this wasn't the best line of thought.
"Yes, Lord Kazekage. I surrender. Do be gentle, hmm?" Now for the matter of leaving the village unseen. Following such an incident, the Kazekage's party wouldn't be inspected too harshly on their departure, and with Succubus hopefully in brief control of the village gates, there would be no better window of opportunity.

"Go, Lolita. Harpie and Trap must be sufficiently done by now, this is our best chance at the gates. Tell Dominatrix to begin preparations, make sure to make it look like I am still here," I paused. Amongst all the plans and the danger, I had not forgotten that this was the last time I would see my subordinates for a long time, if ever. For most of them to remain here... Oh it was hard to bear.
"Tell them all to be careful. I will return, and I shall be most displeased if any of you are dead," My tone was sharp, attempting to hide the fear.

I turned back to face the man, my savior - and my captor.
"We must go at once," I performed a string of handseals, and faded into nothingness.
"This should do to get us out, but we do not have much time," I checked my handbag and my garb, I had everything. This was it, no turning back now!

"Shall we, darling?"

/exit

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{jutsu}Meisai Gakure no Jutsu (Camouflage Concealment Technique) [150]
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 7
Chakra Consumption: Mid: Low sustain
Meisai Gakure no Jutsu is an advanced Ninjutsu technique created for stealth purposes. After forming the needed handseals, the Shinobi will summon a large amount of visually altering Chakra, strong enough to coat their bodies and take effect within moments of use. With this, the user can grant themselves near invisibility, which can be sustained even when in motion or minimal contact occurs. Only Chakra sensing methods have been shown to pierce the veil and see the hidden ninja easily.

Note: Quick movement and bright lighting reduces the effectiveness of this technique considerably.

[King]

Perhaps it had been an inappropriate time for such a childish joke, but it had done its job in lightening up the atmosphere. Kouketsu had learned, long ago, that no matter the circumstance one could never lose their sense of humor. "Please stay close to meet, Lady Tsuchikage," he requested as he departed. "I cannot use my eyes to keep track of you."

Walking around with your Sharingan activated was rather suspicious, no?

Though grateful for the alliance with Iwagakure, it was time to leave, and with a far greater prize in his grasp.

- Exit

[daisy]

Spider ANBU;
Dominatrix, Lolita

She watched Lady Valentine leave, or rather, watched the Kazekage leave, knowing he was accompanied by her mistress under an illusive ninjutsu. And that was that. The village was in their hands now, in her absence. Well, the council's hands, but the Spider ANBU certainly weren't going to make that easy for them.
"You think she'll be okay?" Lolita sounded distressed, but Dominatrix knew better. The little girl was a talented actress, and although her concern for the Tsuchikage was genuine, the way she expressed it was not.
"The Kazekage seems truly taken with her, I believe she will be safe. The same cannot be said for us, however," the tall blonde responded, tone subdued as always.

It was the truth, however. Iwagakure was now a deadly place to be for supporters of the Tsuchikage, and none were more so than her elite operatives - the Spider ANBU, perhaps the only ones who remained truly loyal.
"Anyway, shouldn't you be prepared?" Dominatrix asked, peering down at little Lolita.
"Ah, you're right... here goes," and with a handseal, and a quiet 'henge!', the little girl now stood at over 6 foot, and was the spitting image of their Tsuchikage Mitzy.
"Let's hope they don't send ninja with chakra sight..." Lolita muttered,
"You ought to speak like her too,"
"O-of course, darling!"

Their plans were simple, yet efficient. If sightings of the Tsuchikage were reported here, at her very mansion, the council would be that much slower in searching for the woman outwith the village. However their objectives were twofold; giving the Tsuchikage time to escape and ensuring she would not be found in Sunagakure, as well as undermining the Iwagakure Council and gaining support for Mitzy's eventual return.

"Let's begin then,"

[Arcadia]

I'd always wanted to visit the Valentine Manor, but I never dreamed that it would be under such circumstances.

As I made my approach to the Tsuchikage's estate, my mind contemplated on the seemingly chaotic state of things as of late. It seemed like the world had turned upside down. The council had seized complete authority over the village, had branded Lady Mitzy a traitor and a thief -- a criminal -- and there were rumors of war breaking out worlds away. Dad said that the era of peace was ending, and that the new age was coming. He'd probably have a fit if he knew that I'd taken up these prioritized missions from the council; but I had to. I didn't believe the accusations or the rumors. I wanted to hear the truth from milady herself, and in order to do that I had to find her first.

I stared in awe as the manor began to rise over the hill on which I walked. It truly was a shame to be here at a time like this, rather than coming to have tea with the Tsuchikage. "Isn't it beautiful, Mom?" I said, seemingly to nobody since I walked alone. In truth, I was talking to the over sized mess of bandages that I carried on my back like a knapsack. Beneath the wraps was a puppet, The Mother, who sat doubled over in the fetal position in order for me carry her big ass. I looked over my shoulder at her for a response and frowned at the silence. "You're a lot quieter than Eleven." My other puppet, also mummified and compacted, rested beneath The Mother attached to my lower back, sort of like a sleeping bag. Surprisingly, the two of them combined weren't nearly as heavy as I expected.

I gave three knocks on the door when I got to it. In spite of all that was happening I couldn't abandon courtesy.


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[daisy]

Spider ANBU;
Dominatrix, Lolita

Dominatrix watched the girl traipse along the stone path leading to the mansion, hidden at the upper windows, an elegant eyebrow raised. She knew the Iwagakure shinobi dossiers far better than the Tsuchikage, who had little patience for such things, and identified the girl as one Honoka Etsuko - Genin and puppeteer. What on earth was a lowly Genin doing here? Surely the Iwagakure Council wouldn't authorise her wandering out here alone? The only answer, then, was that she had come here of her own volition. She couldn't intend to seek out or capture Mitzy, such would be suicidal in a Genin, so she must come with fealty in mind.

Lolita was on the ground floor of the mansion, likely prancing about in front of the windows disguised as the Tsuchikage, so Dominatrix would let her deal with it - and gauge the girl's reaction.


At the knocks on the door, Lolita paused, curious. Whatever they had been expecting - ANBU smashing through the windows, a voice demanding surrender, or perhaps explosives falling on the building - polite knocking had not been it. Should she answer? Perhaps it was a trap, but Dominatrix was watching from upstairs, and surely she would have done something if she found it threatening... Okay! Answering the door it was! She make her way unsteadily to the front door, finding it difficult to walk in Mitzy's towering heels, and threw the door open.

"D-Darling! How are you? Uhm, please, come in," Damn it, way too casual! She should've acted more cautious, she was meant to be in hiding! And Mitzy didn't stutter like that, why did they make her be the decoy? She was no good at acting! For that matter, who on earth was this?
"Of course, this is a difficult time for me... What is your business here?" It was lucky the henge jutsu was so reliable, at least when not confronted with chakra sight, as Lolita's acting certainly wasn't up to par.

Still, they had been expecting an attack, not a casual visit, but they would have to remain cautious regardless.

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{jutsu}LOLITA;

Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Technique)
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 3
Chakra: Miniscule: Miniscule sustain per 2 turns
Henge no Jutsu is an Academy Ninjutsu technique. After performing a set of handseals, the user takes on the form of another object, whether it be an animal, plant, or inanimate object. This transformation is exactly like the genuine article, so it is impossible to tell the two apart without special methods.

Note: The user can transform themselves into an object of average, small, or miniature size. This means that one cannot Henge into a Bijuu, summon, or other gigantic object.

[Arcadia]

Mere moments after I knocked, I could hear someone approach the door from within the manor. Such a quick response was a bit surprising and my heart started to race. Who stood in the doorway, however, was the mother of all surprises.

I most expected a butler, simply based on who the Tsuchikage was. Perhaps a relative, even. My eyes widened, I gasped as the door swung open and I saw milady herself standing there without so much as a weapon drawn or a single guard at her side. I hurriedly stepped inside and slammed the door behind me. I stood on my tip toes to look through the peephole on the door as she spoke, although I barely heard her. I know that I hadn't run into anyone on the way to the manor; the acres surrounding the estate seemed all but deserted. I couldn't see anyone approaching from my vantage point, so I fell on my heels with a sigh and turned around. "Milady," I said in a loud sort of whisper. "What are y-- people are after you, the council's put a bounty on your head, what are your doing here?!"

Confused didn't even cover it. According to the mission listing, the Tsuchikage had stolen from the village and fled to the countryside, her last location being Tsuchi no Kuni. But here she was, just casually answering the door to her home while an entire military force of shinobi was hunting her. Had I been looking for her, the mansion would have been my first stop, and if she were here this whole time then she would have been captured by now. Surely I hadn't been the first to arrive here. It didn't make sense, but I had more important things to focus on. I glanced beyond either side of her with a fierce look of curiosity on my face. "This is probably the worst possible hiding spot, they're sure to look for you here!"

[daisy]

Spider ANBU;
Dominatrix, Lolita

The girl's concern seemed genuine, and her actions were not those of an assailant, nor somebody opposed to Mitzy. Still, there was always the possibility she was an immensely talented actress, sent in as reconnaissance or bait to a trap... She wasn't under any illusions though, and there was no question the two ANBU would be more than enough to subdue her - should it be necessary. Dominatrix made these observations from atop the sweeping staircase, watching Lolita and the visitor below.

"A-Ah, of course! It's a bluff, you know? I mean, like, r-rather, don't worry darling!" Lolita's attempts to cover their situation were awful, and the ANBU leader couldn't bear watch any longer. Walking down the stairs, she made her presence known.
"That is enough, Lolita. This girl is not a threat," She said sternly, joining the pair.
"Etsuko Honoka, correct? I am Dominatrix, leader of the Tsuchikage's ANBU. My subordinate here is merely under transformation, an attempt to convince council shinobi that Lady Valentine is still within the village," Her explanation was as brief as possible.

"Onto the matter of import - who's side are you on? If you are here under order by, or in an attempt to aid the Iwagakure Council, I shall kill you," Curt as always. Lolita scratched her cheek, her expression looking unusual on the Tsuchikage's face.
"But, if you still support the Lady Tsuchikage, you're welcome to help us out, you know... Just by coming here you'll be associated with us, and in danger," She felt bad for the girl. Though Lolita was young herself, she felt years beyond the sincere creature before them.

[Arcadia]

She was behaving a bit erratically, quite the far cry from her normal demeanor. The woman that I had met mere days before was so composed, so sure of herself. The person who stood before me, stumbling over words, seemed almost like a different person entirely. I credited it to nerves, as she could very well have been terrified with all that was happening. Moments later, however, my uncertainty would become more clear. We were joined by another who revealed that the Tsuchikage before me was, in fact, an impersonator, and the real Mitzy was somewhere else. "Oh...kay." I said, taking a step back from the both of them. As far as bodies went, we were evenly matched and I felt that I could possibly take them if I needed to. The Dominatrix woman knew who I was though, so she probably knew about my skills.

My knees shook. I took this mission to find Mitzy and help her in any way that I could. I was on her side -- I knew that much. Yet I somehow felt intimidated by the woman's words. The weight of it all began to bear down on me. It dawned on me that by being here I was not only putting my own life at risk, but my family as well. But I had to do something. "I'm not with the council. I'm here to help Mitzy." I began, glancing between the both of them. "But if you're here then how do you know that she's safe? You should be protecting her!"I stomped my foot.

[daisy]

Spider ANBU;
Dominatrix, Lolita

She seemed sincere. Perhaps she knew the Tsuchikage? Though the council ruled, Mitzy had been preferred in many ways by the common citizenry of Iwagakure. She was more lenient, more caring, more understanding. Naturally, many shinobi found her soft, and agreed with the council's strict policies, but she certainly had her appeal amongst the less severe types. Still, at the girl's words, Lolita looked abashed, and even Dominatrix frowned.

She had a point. Dominatrix had insisted on sending ANBU to accompany Mitzy, even if she had just taken Succubus, but the Tsuchikage had refused point blank. She was fleeing, she said, and she wouldn't leave Iwagakure without some who would look out for it. Hence, all six Spider ANBU had remained behind, to act where she could not.
"She is no longer in Iwagakure. No longer in the Land of Earth, I should imagine. She is... safer, that way," Dominatrix explained.

The Valentine Mansion had an elaborate sensory system, and the ANBU was confident that in divulging such information, none would hear but this girl. After all, Mitzy had been a sensor type shinobi, and was more capable in those matters than even her ANBU.
"But she still needs protecting, you know?" Lolita began, "The more we do here in the village, the less the council can turn their eyes elsewhere, and find her. We'll give her time to plan and gather aid, so she can return," She didn't sound optimistic, the hesitant words coming from the Tsuchikage's typically assured visage.

Dominatrix slipped a hand into her dress, before presenting the girl with a slip of paper, bearing mission details upon it.
"You are a shinobi, and we shall contract you as such,"

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{mission details}Protect the Valentine Mansion
Rank: B
Description: Though Mitzy does not hide here, by establishing a defence, we lead the Iwagakure Council off guard. As well as defending the building from potential attacks, we shall keep up the illusion of the Tsuchikage taking shelter here, to further mislead our enemies.
Objective: Defend the Valentine Mansion, convince attackers the Tsuchikage is within.
Restrictions: None
Client: Spider ANBU
Minimum: None
Rewards: 75 EXP, 5000 Ryo

"If you choose to work for us, you will have to be extremely careful within Iwagakure. Council buildings are no longer safe for you, and you can trust only us. What say you?"

[Arcadia]

I groaned loudly at them pair of them, both having missed the point in its entirely. It didn't matter that she was probably far from the village by now, perhaps even overseas. What mattered was that the two women in front of me, two of miladys presumed best and closest allies, were here in Iwagakure rather than at the side of their mistress. How could they call themselves here friends if they left her to run away by herself? Unfortunately, the point stood that she was gone, and I, too, couldn't hope to stand next to her, a shield or sword at her disposal. Shinobi were weapons, after all; what good was a was an arrow without a bow?

I wondered, then, if that's why these two stayed behind. It didn't have to be about being there with the Tsuchikage physically. As long as we were acting on her accord, for her well-being, it was enough. I took the scroll that Dominatrix handed to me, and I felt my resolve begin to change. My trembling slowed to nonexistence and my eyes swelled with an unusual ferocity. Or tears, rather, as I had begun to cry a little. But for a good reason; I felt like I had a chance to prove my worth. I rubbed a sleeve across my eyes, wiping away the tears, and smiled.

"I'm here for Mitzy. Let's do it."

[riberiooooo]

The dullness F had mentioned about the Land of Stone's landscapes was something that was always apparent to Cain, yet it gave him peace, it kept his heart rate at 82 BPM, just slightly quicker than a normal person's heart rate. Thankfully the winds blowing in the desolate stony landscape blew from the east, to the west, which was the direction Cain was travelling. Travelling to the "Valentine Mansion". The Iwagakure Council had dubbed it as the (possibly former) residence of a traitor to the village, a former kage. Cain's forefinger and thumb pressed against his closed eyes, he was in quite the predicament. Does he do what's better for the village, or what's better for his personal interests? After all he supported the Tsuchikage but she was a traitor, she had to be, and he'd be betraying everyone he ever helped, the foundations that had been built upon by his ancestors could cease to exist if he chose to assist Mitzy. 

A deep exhale left the Chuunins mouth. He had to help the village at whatever cost, even if it meant betraying someone who he had personally met and enjoyed the company of many times when he turned in missions, getting promoted, she seemed like such a nice and genuine person. But that didn't matter anymore. What mattered was the village. The Valentine Mansion had been on the horizon for a while, after sometime of trekking, he stopped at the front door. Awaiting for F to appear by his side. 

[☆ F ☆]

☆

"It's time to raid the valentine manor and make it ours!"

His approach towards the Valentine mansion was a quiet one, his gaze sharp and his awareness maximized as he entered 'enemy territory'. It was dubbed as such by the Iwagakure Council, the new leadership in the village in lieu of the Kage's 'betrayal'. He used all these words lightly due to his previous meeting he had with the kunoichi, and although it was brief, he failed to create a correlation between that enchaining woman and the crimes the council accused her of. His first impression of her was outstanding, and being one to pride himself in his observational skills, he was hard pressed to feed into her accusers lies.

F was no stranger to the evil of politics and the doings of old men, much more when in an empowered group; however, he too had interests to watch for. This made the choices he made while existing within the borders of the hidden stone critical. After all, if the council thought him rogue, he'd be hunted in an instant; he did not desire for such chaos at this time. But it did beg the question - how much was a seemingly baseless infatuation going to cost him? He was not sure, but for now, he'd act in the council's favor, hoping to fool them into thinking he was on their side. In the mean time, he'd do his best to gather information that would assist in her arrival for when he'd see her again - MItzy ♥.

Aug 28, 2015 5:12:58 GMT -8 daisy said:

windfall man ♥

"Perhaps I do have a use for you... The situation, darling, is rather more complex than you see, however. The Iwagakure Council, who we all serve so loyally, would not agree to an unknown shinobi entering into their service."

"I am inclined to disagree with them - providing you serve only me. I shall not ask too much of you, never fear, and you will be mostly free to practice your craft and come and go as you see fit. However, when I require you, you shall come."

It was a tense environment, mainly because his actions were performed with the intention of prolonging his membership with Iwagakure, all while truly watching out for the only one whose allegiance he held true to. The scene of their agreement would flash before his eyes, reminding him of their terms - he was most certain now was a time that he was required. And so, while it took some convincing with the council to not imprison him on the spot and instead continue his operations as their agent, he cared not if that would have to be thrown away at a moment's notice. He was close to the mansion, the earth bare all around him, and was sure their approach had been spotted by anyone acting as look-out; then again, the mansion appeared to be purposefully designed so that any form of approach, save a subterranean one, would be easily spotted. It mattered not. Having spotted Cain ahead, he'd begin his approach, but stop short of the steps, still on the bare earth before it.

"Careful...that door might be rigged with explosives or boobytrapped with poison; that's what I'd do, hah!"

"We could blast it open. but then it'd ruin some of the decor, which is absolutely marvelous, and that's just from looking at it from the outside!" 

"We can't just destroy our new mansion, now can we...?

Although his patrols across Iwa had him sporting casual wears, Enfuego was in full battle gear now, his crimson samurai armor covering most of his body, with a deep black body suit underneath, gloves on each hand and heavy tabi boots across his feet. Only his head remained unprotected, raven locks hanging loosely as a lone breeze pushed through the barren wasteland. His body was covered in weaponry, with both launchers secured on his forearms, armed with explosive senbon, his chakra on fire, summoned and ready for use at a moment's notice. As a medic, he'd do his best to detain, and even heal, but he could not help himself if any resistance was suffice to require termination. Then again, he could always just kill the dissenters and then revive their corpses once the takeover was complete; in the end, it truly did not matter.

"Capture or kill; not both..."

He began to slowly approach Cain.

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