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[h2][b][color=moccasin]Tsukiko Umene, Honeybadger[/color][/b][/h2][/center]
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[b][color=moccasin]"Fuck off! Unless you idiots are here to carry me like a princess from one of those stupid fairy tales then I don't need you babying me."[/color][/b] The four agents around her remained stoic and composed but weren't quite sure what to do with Tsukiko. On one hand they were ordered to escort her to the Hokage's Office, which she was walking to on her own anyways, but on the other she was belligerent and almost completely non-compliant. If it wasn't for the fact she had already intended to go to Fujitora and Ayame it was plausible that they wouldn't be able to convince her to move. The solution they came up with was to continue following her, but at a more respectable distance where she wouldn't keep stopping every twenty paces to yell at them.

Without the 11th Corps harassing her, Tsukiko made it to Ayame's office without much delay. The woman was always inconsiderate, but she was almost always punctual. The sight was just as she expected, with Ayame sitting where Zeno once sat and Fujitora sitting across the desk from his sister. [b][color=moccasin]"Yeah, tell those goons to stay out of my face next time,"[/color][/b] Tsukiko greeted, walking over to the desk and standing next to the seated Fujitora. She was notably dripping wet, having taken no care to shield herself from rain during her trek across Konoha. [b][color=moccasin]"Almost didn't come here just to spite 'em. So what's up? Got a task for me? Or is there something more important going on?"[/color][/b]

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[h2][b][color=orange]Shin Maru, Topaz[/color][/b][/h2][/center]
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The young detective walked into the building, closing his umbrella once shielded from the rain. It had been a long time since he had gone to the Minamoru's headquarters. Two years in fact. Last time he was here it was different. He came in not knowing what to expect back then. But today he knew. Things had changed since then, and so had he. Shin approached the lady behind the front desk. She was clearly older than him, though not particularly old at all, and most certainly had an attractive appearance. A grin formed on Shin's face as he casually leaned on the desk. [b][color=orange]"Hey there. Come here often?"[/color][/b] The woman seemed confused for a moment, unsure how to respond to the terrible ice-breaker and unsure if this man was really here to ask for assistance. [b][color=orange]"Nah, I'm just playing with ya. Anyways, the name's Shin Maru. I'm with the Konoha Police Department. Perchance is Mr. Minamoru in today and not have anything scheduled?"[/color][/b]

[b][color=lightblue]"Uh, I'm not sure. I'd have to check. Of course I will also have to ask why you want to see him."[/color][/b] Shin removed a small business card from his pocket, holding it out for her to see. It was Reijo's card, notably crumpled slightly on the corners. [b][color=orange]"Found this on a guy that tried to mug me on my way to my shift. He was quite the unlucky soul. Assaulting a cop, with a deadly and illegal weapon no less. But he also had this in his pocket. If I recall correctly, this looks like the cards that Reijo gives out personally. The dude I arrested had tight lips so I figured I'd pay Mr. Minamoru a visit."[/color][/b] The woman seemed unsure still, as it almost seemed like Shin was preparing to start investigating the building for criminal activities. With what he was presenting she couldn't feel sure that there wasn't any going on, but at the same time she was loyal to the company.

[b][color=orange]"I would just make it easy and ask for the surveillance tapes but I already know from past experience that there aren't any cameras in Mr. Minamoru's office, so I wouldn't gain anything from them. But I tell ya what, I'll make it easier on you and just head up there myself. His car is parked in the garage next door so surely he's here."[/color][/b] [b][color=lightblue]"Uh, sir, you can't just intrude on Mr. Minamoru. He's a very important man and-"[/color][/b] [b][color=orange]"Relax, he's a family friend. I'm sure he'll be [i]ecstatic[/i] to see me, until I give him the story I gave you."[/color][/b] Shin began walking away from the front desk towards the elevator, putting his hands in his pockets and leaving the woman flustered and confused. [b][color=orange]"Oh, and are you available between the hours of seven and eight o' clock? Because I'd like to treat you to coffee for your troubles?"[/color][/b] [b][color=lightblue]"Uh... no?"[/color][/b]

Taking the rejection like a champion, Shin moseyed into the conveniently ready elevator and pressed the button. He didn't remember the exact floor number when he first entered, but he remembered there were two floors above Reijo's office. Only after the doors closed did Shin let out a sigh and the charismatic persona fade. [b][color=orange]"I just don't understand. I talk smooth and I look good. Man, I really need to step up my game..."[/color][/b] Luckily Shin didn't have to share the elevator with anyone as nobody called it during his ascent. He strode out with confidence, walking past the secretary's desk as if it didn't exist and headed straight for Reijo's door. [b][color=lightyellow]"Excuse me, sir, do you have an appointment?"[/color][/b] she called to him, but the only response Shin gave was flashing his badge. Rather than barging straight through the door, Shin stopped and politely knocked exactly three times. [b][color=orange]"It's okay, miss,"[/color][/b] Shin finally began to explain. [b][color=orange]"It's just a routine check-up. Like the dentist, ya know? Nothing to get worried about. Definitely nothing to call security about."[/color][/b]