[center][b]Shikaroku Nara
[Team 9]
Konoha
[i]Mission Time[/i][/b][/center]

Seeing the two ninken approach him, Shikaroku eyed them warily. He knew of the Inuzuka clan and their animals, and he knew just how unwise it was to try and treat them like simple street dogs, or pets. Bowing politely to Mia, he spoke briefly, [b]"Your animals are quite impressive."[/b] After listening to Hiron's brief speech, Shikaroku nodded his head, grimacing on the inside. He hoped that he wouldn't let his team down, but he knew just how debilitating his migraines could get. 

As they all headed out to the main gate, Shikaroku followed close behind. Hearing their mission caused Shikaroku to smile a little. It wasn't that he found it funny, nor did he think it was going to be too easy, but he was confident that this mission would not strain him to the point where the crippling pain would come back. Or, at least he hoped it wouldn't...