[center][b][color=2F4F4F][h2]Daisuke Yama[/h2][/color][/b]
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A frown momentarily creased Daisuke’s face as he watched Aoi moving her head down the line thinking that the colorful young woman had forgotten what he looked like. Finally her eyes found their way to him after his second call, though it did nothing to alleviate the damper on his mood. Despite remembering his name she seemed thoroughly confused. Considering the fact that he had been gone for as long as he had managed to cheer up a bit, and upon further reflection he recalled that at times it took the clown sometime to process exactly what was occurring. By the time he had brought his mood back up it appeared that Aoi had finally connected the dots as well. A deep rumbling laugh burst through his lips as the tiny clown noticed his chrome dome. He had almost forgotten that he used to have hair. 

[color=2F4F4F]”I haven't had hair in about a year Aoi-ko...Oof!”[/color]

Daisuke exhaled sharply as he was suddenly assaulted by a small torpedo in the form of Aoi colliding with his torso in a flying hug. With the massive difference in size between the two he didn't even move from his spot in the line, it was simply the surprise that caused the air to leave his lung abruptly. Again his laughter filled the air as he reached down and patted the clown on her head after she had released her hold on him. Rather than attempt to answer the questions presented he opted instead to follow her as she began dragging him off in the direction of the lounge. He had to admit that anywhere would have been better than standing in that line any longer. 

Taking the seat offered, he sat in silence for a moment trying to decide where to start in regard to answering her questions and feeding her curiosity. As he thought the euphoria from meeting up with someone he knew dwindled enough that the ominous feeling from before had room to creep back in. Realizing that he had his own questions to ask he chose to push them aside until the end, knowing that Aoi was waiting. 

[color=2F4F4F]”After my parents passed away last year I went on a journey to the Land of Earth, my grandparents were originally from that area. Most of the past year I spent out in the middle of nowhere, it was very peaceful. Of course I had my run-ins with individuals who apparently got a kick out of disrupting my peace, but overall it was a relaxing time period. That’s also when I started shaving my head, as you noticed earlier.”[/color] 

While recounting the past year, Daisuke remembered his originally purpose for coming to the Hokage Mansion. With most of her questions answered he turned his head to the side to look down at Aoi.

[color=2F4F4F]”By the way what has been happening in the city? When I was coming in one of the guards mentioned that a lot has changed. I admit that I was in a rush to get here, but nothing appeared to have been that different. And while we are on the topic I need to get reinstated as a shinobi here, I retired from active duty when I left, any chance you are able to help?”[/color]