[LOG] Shino and Hinata head out.

[shino_aburame]

x Shino Aburame: *waits at the Memorial while checking over his list of items*
cutenojutsu: *walks with her pack over her shoulder and slowly approaches the Memorial* *squints through the darkness* ... Shino-kun?
x Shino Aburame: *sees Hinata through his sunglasses* Yeah, I'm over here. Shall we go?
cutenojutsu: *nods and catches up to Shino as they start walking* So... do you know anything much about the Grass Village..?
x Shino Aburame: *walks next to Hinata* Hmm, only some stuff that my dad told me. They're usually a peaceful village, I wonder what drove them to plan a terrorist attack...
cutenojutsu: *frowns and scratches the back of her head* It is a little strange... what would they be doing with genjutsu that could amount to some sort of terrorist attack...?
x Shino Aburame: Maybe the genjutsu users aren't directly related to the case. Though, if it's not, then there might be a bigger issue. *thinks for a minute* Well, that's what we're here for. To investigate.
cutenojutsu: Oh, true..! I guess we'll find out once we get there, right? ^^; *pauses* Oh yeah... and our cover.. *sweatdrops* Well, I just hope things go smoothly... and we blend in... *clears her throat nervously*
x Shino Aburame: *looks at Hinata even though it's too dark to really see anything* Hm? Oh yeah, do you think we'd have to change our appearence?
cutenojutsu: I don't know... we'd get pretty worn out if we had to maintain a henge through the whole day... @@;;
x Shino Aburame: But we do have some defining features. Maybe I should take off my sunglasses...
cutenojutsu: *raises her eyebrows in surprise* W-well, that would... certainly change your normal look... *wonders what Shino looks like sans glasses and continues to walk*
x Shino Aburame: But then again, not many people know who I am... *wrinkles brow in thought*
cutenojutsu: Yeah... I think we just have to blend in as much as possible, right? So we don't draw any attention... *nods, thinking*
x Shino Aburame: We should at least hide our forehead protectors...
x Shino Aburame: *takes his off and puts it in a knot in a tree* We can come back for them later. It's better to leave them somewhere so they wouldn't get discovered in the Grass region.
cutenojutsu: Oh, right! I almost forgot... *unties hers from around her neck and stuffs it in the tree too* Good idea... I can't imagine what would happen if we got caught with them... *sweatdrops* ^^;;;
x Shino Aburame: Yeah, that would probably end the mission before it started.
x Shino Aburame: Oh! *digs into his pack and pulls out a long wig and contacts* I thought you might need these. The Hyuugas are pretty famous and your eyes stand out.
cutenojutsu: *takes them surprised* Shino-kun, you think of everything.. *sweatdrops* Thank you... you're right.. I forget about my eyes sometimes.. ^^;; Should we change before we get into the village..?
x Shino Aburame: Well, thinking ahead is the key for missions like these. Yeah, we should probably change. I guess I should keep my sunglasses off and wear the contacts my dad gave me. *digs around in his bag again*
cutenojutsu: W-well, like I said, you'd certainly look different... *wonders what he's been hiding under his sunglasses all these years* @@
x Shino Aburame: Yeah, but that's the point right? *puts gel in his hair and pushes his hair down*
cutenojutsu: Right... @@ *suddenly decides to put the wig on and pauses to carefully pop in the contacts* Hmm.. well, I do FEEL different now.. it'll help me play the part I suppose. ^^;;
x Shino Aburame: *with his glasses off* I don't remember the last time I had these off. Everything's so bright. *night was pitch black*
cutenojutsu: *sweatdrops, realizing she can't even see his face in the darkness, and guesses she'll see him tomorrow in daylight* I can imagine... how long have you had them?
x Shino Aburame: Ever since I was born. *pops in the contacts* There, that's better.
cutenojutsu: W-wow, that's amazing... *wonders if he was just born with them already @@;* Hey... how far are we from Grass? *adjusts her wig*
x Shino Aburame: *looks around* Well, since we're traveling on the ground and relatively slower than usual, it'll take a few hours. But we can't really quicken our pace since we're supposed to be regular citizens.
cutenojutsu: True... ... ah.. I wonder if anyone is already watching us... *feels heart start to speed up and clenches her fists* D..don't you ever get nervous...?
x Shino Aburame: Huh? No. Hinata, relax, we're not even in the village yet.
cutenojutsu: *sweatdrops* R-right, sorry... *still looks a bit nervous* I mean, we're chuunins, right? We can do this mission...
x Shino Aburame: It's just data hunting, we don't have to do anyting physical.
cutenojutsu: Well that's good... - I mean, in fact, I'm just relieved to take a break from my koto exercises... @@;
x Shino Aburame: Your koto playing is nice, you've been working hard.
cutenojutsu: *turns red from embarrassment* Well, thanks... I've been working to get better for the festival... I just hope I'll be able to play in front of a crowd...
x Shino Aburame: Don't worry, it should take that long. The festival's still far away. *stops* Hey, Hinata?
cutenojutsu: *suddenly stops when she senses he stopped walking* What's the matter?
x Shino Aburame: Do you remember anything about living situations? *tries to remember if it was mentioned*
cutenojutsu: *thinks for a brief second* Oh.. yes... it said we-- er, our characters were supposed to be newlyweds...
x Shino Aburame: Yes, yes. But how do we afford a place to live? *didn't really bring a lot of money*
cutenojutsu: Ah... well, houses in the village can't be that expensive can they? Maybe we can rent a little apartment from or a hotel room...?
x Shino Aburame: Yeah. I guess. Let's see... there are five locations we have to hit. So I guess we'd have a bit of traveling to do. At least Grass is small.
cutenojutsu: Yeah.. thank goodness for that.. ^^;; So we should keep moving around...? Or have a home base to come back to..? That could be kind of risky though...
x Shino Aburame: I think it's safer to stay in an area for a while.. maybe we can create a reason for leaving after collecting the data.
cutenojutsu: Yes... good idea... well, I think this should be simple don't you? I was a little worried but... as long as we're just gathering information... *smiles hesitantly*
x Shino Aburame: *walks a while in silence* ... I hope we get there by morning.
cutenojutsu: Me too... I don't really want to be out here through the entire night... *rubs arms*
x Shino Aburame: ... *pulls a coat over Hinata* I told you to pack warm. Grass is colder than Konoha.
cutenojutsu: Oh, thanks... ^^;; Well, I did pack warmer, but... I don't think I remembered to bring any jackets. *sweatdrops*
x Shino Aburame: Well, maybe you can buy some when we get there. You can use mine for now.
cutenojutsu: *suddenly pauses and frowns* Shino-kun...did you hear anything? *glances behind her*
x Shino Aburame: *looks up* The sun's starting to come out...
cutenojutsu: Hmmm... it must have just been my imagination then.. ^^;; I guess the birds are waking up...*nods*
x Shino Aburame: *rustle* ... *turns head* Hey, Hinata?
cutenojutsu: What is it?? *looks over at him* o.o
x Shino Aburame: *pulls Hinata to the ground* Watch out. *kunai zooms by*
cutenojutsu: *blinks* @@; Th-thanks... *tenses and slowly stands up* Where are they..?
x Shino Aburame: *listens* I can't tell... you can't use the byakugan through those contacts though, right?
cutenojutsu: I can try... all I can guess is that they might limit it a bit.. ^^;; *puts her hands together* Byakugan!
x Shino Aburame: *jumps in front of her* Wait, what if we lose our cover...
cutenojutsu: Oh! Ah..right.. *turns red, lowers her voice* there's a few of them standing up in the tree tops.. I think only three or four... I don't think they're shinobi... they're not wearing any headbands... ah, look out! *grabs Shino's sleeve and tugs him aside from another kunai*

x Shino Aburame: *whispers* Okay, hopefully our luck will hold out and they're not part of the organization. Should we fight back? We're supposed to be regular citizens after all.. *dodges some shuriken* ... *lets out some bugs discreetly*
cutenojutsu: Bandit Guy: *hops off the tree and walks toward them with several kunai in between his fingers, ready to throw, as more of them begin to form behind him* Hey, what are you carrying in those bags? Mind if we take a look?

Um... *sweatdrops and looks to Shino to see if he has a plan of action..*
x Shino Aburame: *eyes the bandit, noting that he had poor handling of the weapons* ... *fake stutters* Wh-what -- why do you want to look in our bags?
cutenojutsu: Bandit Guy: Well certainly you understand that people like us, heck, everyone needs to eat and live, and just maybe a nice couple like you can spare your money for us downtrodden fellows...? Or we just might have to take it from you ... since we're down on our luck.

*takes a few deep breaths to relax and sticks behind Shino to look a bit helpless*
x Shino Aburame: But, sir, if you take our money, how would we eat? My wife and I have little money and not much of value. *still releasing bugs as he distracted the bandits*
cutenojutsu: Bandit Guy: Well there's also this thing called... intelligence..and see... frankly, we benefit to this world more than you... *begins advancing quickly with his badly handled kunai about to strike* I don't think you'll miss a bit of food for a while!

Hinata: *catches onto the fact that Shino is releasing bugs..and waits to see what happens*
x Shino Aburame: *allows the guy to advance* But sir... you should think about this... *thump, his buddies in the trees fell from their hiding places*
cutenojutsu: Bandit Guy: *turns around and stares at his crew on the ground* Hey! I told you fools not to come out until I gave the cue! what's wrong with you all?! *totally oblivious to the bugs*
x Shino Aburame: Intelligent, eh? *sighs* Sorry to do this... *swift kick to the stomach and knocks him out* ... *rummages through his stuff and takes his equipment*
cutenojutsu: *lets out a sigh of relief* What about the other guys..?
x Shino Aburame: I've only sent the bugs to suck out enough chakra to knock them out. They'll wake up in a few hours... *goes over to the other guys and takes their money* We can buy your coat now...
cutenojutsu: *hands Shino's coat back* ^^;; Ah.. thanks... And I think we've just entered the outskirts of the village... the main city might be over this hill..?
x Shino Aburame: *shoves his coat into his bag* At least we can afford a room now... *walks into the village*
cutenojutsu: *follows him and looks around at the pretty run down buildings and generally decrepit surroundings* Wow...
x Shino Aburame: Yeah... the place is pretty run down... *sees a renting sign* Let's try here...
x Shino Aburame: *opens the door and gets in* Hello?

Old Man: HELLO, HELLO! WELCOME! Honey, visitors!!
cutenojutsu: Hinata: *follows behind him, patting her wig down to make sure its in place, and awkwardly grabs Shino's hand* @@;
x Shino Aburame: *doesn't notice the holding of hands* Uhm, are you renting out rooms?

Old Man: *guffaws* Of course, boy, see the sign out there?
cutenojutsu: Old Woman: *waddles out and bops the old man on the head with her cane* Don't be rude to our potential customers! *walks further towards Shino and Hinata* Hello dearies, what did you have in mind in particular?
x Shino Aburame: Uh, we just want a room...

Old Man: Ah, lovers, eh? *winkwink*
cutenojutsu: Old Woman: What did I tell you! *hits him again* Well, no matter what the case, we surely will have a place for you to stay. In fact, you're our first customers for the longest time. No one comes around these parts anymore.

Hinata: *turns beet red* U-uh, we're just newlyweds..*squeaks*

x Shino Aburame: Uh, yeah. *doesn't really know how lovers act and gave Hinata a small hug* .... *looks away slightly*

Old Man: HAHAHA! Young love! Ah, remember when we were like that, honey? *pinches his wife's butt*
cutenojutsu: Hinata: @_@;;; *still red but attempts to look close to Shino*

Old Woman: .... You idiot! *bonks the old guy on the head again* That was 50 years ago! If you can remember that why don't you remember to take the trash out every night! *ahem* I'm sorry about that, dearies. Now... we have a very accomodating suite up on the top floor. It's only 7500 yen per night. Of course for you we'll take it down to 7000.
x Shino Aburame: *mentally checks his bank account* That's reasonable. We'll take it. Thank you. *bows*

Old Man: Don't do anything I wouldn't do now!! *lewd grin*

.... Er, yea. *ushers Hinata away from his vision*
cutenojutsu: @@;;;; *follows Shino quickly*

Old Woman: *totally knocks him upside the head* Stop creeping our customers out! No wonder we haven't had anyone here for the past 5 years!
x Shino Aburame: Old Man: Aw, honey, you're enough for me... LET'S GO TO BED NOW!

*IGNORES and hurries to their room* Man, couples are annoying...
cutenojutsu: Hinata: Y-yeah... ^^;;; Although... I guess it wouldn't be that bad if you..found the right person, right? *looks embarrassed and quickly puts her backpack next to the bed*
x Shino Aburame: Uh... *points down* Single bed... I'll sleep on the floor... but it's still one room...
cutenojutsu: Oh.. no, it's okay, I'll take the floor! ^^;;; I mean I'll just go ask them for an extra futon... I don't mind, especially since you helped us out back there...
x Shino Aburame: No, it'd be weird if we ask for another futon. We're supposed to be newlyweds, remember? I'm used to the floor, but I was just worried about how you would handle being in the same room...
cutenojutsu: O-oh.. um.. well, I'm fine, I don't matter. ^^;; *sweatdrops and is nervous for some reason* Should we just call it a night?
x Shino Aburame: Uh, it's still mid-morning... are you alright? You seem nervous... *concerned*
cutenojutsu: Oh... no, I'm sorry.. I guess now that we're actually here, I'm just feeling a little anxious... ^^;
x Shino Aburame: I understand, this mission's pretty tough.. *looks out the window* Why don't we browse around?
cutenojutsu: *nods* It might help to become more familiar with the city... okay. ^^
cutenojutsu: *glances in the mirror before leaving, and fixes her wig... then notices Shino behind her without his glasses on* Oh!
x Shino Aburame: ... Something wrong?
cutenojutsu: *sweatdrops* N-nothing! Nothing at all, I just .. mean.. um... I just noticed you didn't have your glasses on....
x Shino Aburame: ... I took them off last night, remember?
cutenojutsu: Yeah... but I couldn't see you in the darkness... and before that I was behind you pretty much most of the way here... ah, I mean.. it's just sinking in I guess. ^^;;;
x Shino Aburame: *blinks* Do I really look that different?
cutenojutsu: I guess... I mean, I don't think I've ever seen your eyes before. ^^;;;
x Shino Aburame: Oh... okay... *gets his wallet* Well, shall we head out? *offers his arm*
cutenojutsu: S-sure! *takes it, albeit a bit unnaturally and lets him lead her out to the entrance*
x Shino Aburame: *Sighs softly* You know we're going to have to get used to this facade. I mean, we're friends so it shouldn't be a problem, right? *walks out without getting noticed by the couple*
cutenojutsu: *lowers her voice too* R-right... sorry.. I'm just not exactly used to... this sort of thing.. ^^;;; *but relaxes a bit and makes an effort to look more natural*
x Shino Aburame: *raises eyebrows* Really? I thought you were getting used to guys...
cutenojutsu: I mean... acting like um... boyfriend and g-girlfriend.. you know?? *sweatdrops*
x Shino Aburame: Huh. You never went out with people? *looks around the stores*
cutenojutsu: *glances around too* Not... exactly... erm.. I mean not anyone I felt very close to... did you? oo;
x Shino Aburame: No, not really. There aren't many stores around here... *looks at the street vendors*
cutenojutsu: Well.. it is pretty desolate... I wonder why a terrorist organization would be forming here... *coughs as a few people come out of an alley and pass by suddenly* Er... that bakery has some delicious pasteries! <<;;;
x Shino Aburame: You're hungry? *heads towards the bakery* Let's get something to eat then.
cutenojutsu: All right... ^^; *walks alongside him... becoming aware of a few people watching them from the other side of the street* Shi... er, Kenichi-kun, how about some dumplings..?
x Shino Aburame: ... Weren't we going to a pastry shop? ... But anything's fine. *smiles*
cutenojutsu: *sweatdrops and mutters* I think we're being watched... and if you want pastries that's just fine with me...
x Shino Aburame: *whispers* We're not supposed to be suspicious.. *smiles* I'll protect you.
cutenojutsu: *puts on her best smile and they enter the bakery* Anything in particular you'd care for.. um... honey? @@; *Sweatdrops*
x Shino Aburame: *looks at the selection* Erm... no, whatever is fine. *hasn't eaten pastries before... ever*
cutenojutsu: U-um, just two apple danishes please... *orders and then hands one to Shino as soon as she gets it* Do you want to sit at the tables...over there? by the window? ^^
x Shino Aburame: Sure. *sits down and stares at the danish* ...
cutenojutsu: *whispers* Um.. if you're not hungry, we can just save it for later....
x Shino Aburame: No.. no.. *just looks at it*
cutenojutsu: *Starts to nibble on hers* W-well, do you think there's anyone here right now part of this organization?...
x Shino Aburame: Can't really say... they could be. But, we should start reseaching tomorrow. Let's just get settled in now... *takes a small bite* ... This is good...
cutenojutsu: *looks at Shino and gives a small grin* You've never had a danish before..?
x Shino Aburame: No, never... do you know how to make these?
cutenojutsu: Well... not.. really, but I'm sure it can't be too complicatd if you know your way around the kitchen.. ^^ You shouldn't give up cooking either, you know... I think you'd make an excellent chef.. *Sweatdrops*
x Shino Aburame: *beams* Really? *happily eats his danish*
cutenojutsu: *sweatdrops even more* Y-yes... I mean, with a few more lessons of course... but.. well, I think you'll do fine...
x Shino Aburame: *gets serious* Hinata.. *leans in* This mission is going to be dangerous, but I think we can handle it... we're going to have to look out for signs though.. I have a feeling the first sector is around here somewhere.
cutenojutsu: *nods* Me too... and.. I don't really think this place takes easily to strangers though... *tilts her head towards the window* I mean... they're still watching us.
x Shino Aburame: It's okay. I'm sure they'd be a little suspicious. They'll just have to get used to us.
cutenojutsu: Yeah.. in a small town like this anyway...^^;;
cutenojutsu: Are you going to keep the mission log? I don't mind, if you'd rather I do it...
x Shino Aburame: Yeah. I'm going to keep it. It'd be better if I code it with a sealing jutsu. *gets up* Now that we've eaten, want to check out the local vendors?
cutenojutsu: Of course... ^^ *cleans the table up and starts towards the door, then waits for him*
x Shino Aburame: *walks out with Hinata* Let's see what's around here...
cutenojutsu: Ah... well, it pretty much looks the same... *looks up and down the street and clings to Shino's arm, trying to make a good impression for the shady people across the street* Why don't we go back to our room and rest for the afternoon..?
x Shino Aburame: Yeah, we didn't really sleep last night, huh?
cutenojutsu: *sweatdrops* No, not really... *starts to walk back towards the hotel*