[center][img]http://i59.tinypic.com/1zlsnj5.png[/img] [h2][color=fuchsia][b]Aoi Don Maquia[/b][/color][/h2] [hr] [h3][b]Before Arc 2.5[/b][/h3][/center] Aoi's mind was suddenly lost in the idea of teaching Akio about the magic storage power she used, not because it would be fun, but simply because she had absolutely no idea of the mechanics behind it. She simply knew how to imitate it and make it work, like a lowly worker completely oblivious to the engineering behind the machinery they were using. But her attention would immediately be captured when Akio gave the explanation the clown always wanted. Aoi gazed at her friend attentively, trying to understand the workings of Akio's mind. The problem was, Aoi was not the brightest chuunin in this promotion, and her ability to understand others, especially since she's not really from the same world as them, was quite a task for her. Especially when it came to nervousness, something the performer hasn't felt in her entire life since her very existence revolved around performing in front of a large crowd. The shorter girl tilted her head as Akio finished her explaining. She was thinking, again, but this time on what she could do to have this pretty looking girl open up a bit more to others. The gaze appeared more like an awkward stare after a few seconds of prolonged seconds. She acknowledged the Tendou's proposal, but remained lying on her sleeping bag and just fixating her. It would take another extra five seconds for the clown to actually speak up with a massive smile on her face. "[color=fuchsia]Alrighty! In two days from now, at noon sharp! Mighty Naruto, I have great discounts![/color]" She'd wail while abruptly sitting up. She'd yawn once more, appearing more and more tired. Aoi looked around the tent, noticing that many had turned off their lights and became quiet. They were probably off to sleep by then. "[color=fuchsia]Hmmm, Guess we should get some shut eye~ I'll wake you up if you slack off~ G'night![/color]" She'd warn her friend before closing the lamplight and drowning the tent into darkness. Aoi was quick to fall asleep and no really fuss happened. Except perhaps for the younger girl moving around every fight minutes, she simply couldn't stand still. In the middle of the night, she'd end up clinging to Akio in search of warmth. She wasn't really controlling it, her mind being plunged into her subconscious, she just wanted to be comfortable at this point. In any case, the remainder of the slumber party ended with Aoi hugging Akio, something that could be rather surprising for people just waking up. [hr] [center][h3][b]Arc 2.5![/b][/h3][/center] Aoi was excited for this fateful day, a day where she'd have time for herself and she could share with one person who peaked her interest since the tragedy. For the occasion, she dressed up extra fancy with a [url=http://safebooru.org//images/1399/dd4d9f7ef83385debf5d297646fb7667dafb3254.jpg?1465282]blue dress and stripped stockings[/url], her hair let loose up to shoulder length and slight traces of makeup to be the prettiest girl in the restaurant. Unlike her friend, she wasn't nervous at all, plus she was going to already explored territory. Arriving a little after her date, she purposely entered through the back door as she usually did in the Mighty Naruto. "[b]Hey Aoi[/b]" was the first thing she'd hear when entering. The chef's assistant, Daisuke, had always greeted her this when when she came in, and she always retorted with "[color=fuchsia]Hey hey Dai-man~[/color]" before darting off the kitchen. Looking around the various tables, she made sure to located Akio before doing anything else. Luckily the platinum hair made her more conspicuous than most blokes around. Before she'd proceed to doing her typical Aoi stuff, Mika Minamuro, Yamato's mother and manager of the restaurant crossed paths with Aoi. "[color=fuchsia]Hey Mika, can I have three number sevens at the table with the girl there please?[/color]" she pointed toward Akio's seat. "[b]Aoi. Aren't you off duty today? Oh you're here to eat with someone! I'll get you those.[/b]" Lady Minamoru seemed rather happy to see her usual worker to come around and eat from time to time, even if Aoi's been a little absent these days due to shinobi work. The clown had something in her mind, but she concealed it behind a malicious smile. She'd speed walk around a few rows of tables to avoid being detected by her friend so she could successfully end up behind Akio. When that occurred, she'd purposely lay both her hands on the girl's shoulders as she was slurping her ramen. "[color=fuchsia]Guesssss who![/color]" Shouted Aoi, gaining the attention of half the restaurant in the process. As she did so, she'd swiftly hop on the chair opposite of Akio's and laid both her elbows on the edge, her hands supporting her small head. She gave time for Akio to respond to this little trickery before Aoi would open her mouth. "[color=fuchsia]Teehee did you wait long? I was stuck in line at the money dispenser a block away, they're soooooooo slow! So, how are you feeling today?[/color]" She asked, her gaze clashing with Akio's whenever possible. Today, Aoi was more focused than ever in discovering Akio's being and forming any form of bond possible. There were lots of people out here she could be doing the same with, but she had a strange feeling she'd get along particularly well with this one. Was it maybe because she simply liked the Tendou girl? She didn't really take a step back to figure it out. She never did that.